Method of detecting an analyte
US8088578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/043
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to certain novel approaches to reducing or eliminating the movement of contaminants from one droplet to another on a droplet actuator via liquid filler fluid. In one application, a method of detecting an analyte is provided and includes providing in a detection window a droplet including a signal-producing substance indicative of the presence and/or quantity of an analyte and one or more magnetically responsive beads which may interfere with signal produced by the signal producing substance. The method further includes using a magnetic field for magnetically removing the magnetically responsive beads from the detection window and/or magnetically restricting the magnetically responsive beads from entering the detection window while transporting and/or retaining the droplet in the detection window. The method additionally includes detecting a signal produced by the signal-producing substance.
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