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Method for detecting the presence of a single target nucleic acid in a sample

US7972778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2004
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/2575
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A miniaturized assembly is provided whereby a fluid sample can be divided into a plurality of sample portions in retaining wells and the sample fluid can be displaced from open ends of the wells while simultaneously being sealed in the wells. A method of dividing a fluid sample using the assembly is also provided.

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