Devices and methods for the performance of miniaturized in vitro amplification assays
US6706519B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00237
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to methods and apparatus for performing microanalytic and microsynthetic analyses and procedures. The invention provides a microsystem platform and a micromanipulation device for manipulating the platform that utilizes the centripetal force resulting from rotation of the platform to motivate fluid movement through microchannels. The invention specifically provides devices and methods for performing miniaturized in vitro amplification assays such as the polymerase chain reaction. Methods specific for the apparatus of the invention for performing PCR are provided.
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