System and method for conducting an assay
US11279967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0436
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for performing a nucleic acid amplification assay that includes a receptacle holder formed from a thermally conductive material and having a receptacle well for receiving a lower portion of a vial; a thermal element for cycling the temperature of the receptacle holder; a signal detection module in optical communication with the receptacle well; and a robotic pipettor. The receptacle holder supports a capped vial having a plastic, opaque cap in a snap-fit with a single plastic vial containing a nucleic acid amplification reagent. An upper portion of the cap includes a probe recess that is configured to be removably engaged by an end of a probe of the robotic pipettor. A lower portion of the vial is contained within the receptacle well, and the cap is situated above a top surface of the receptacle holder.
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