Thermal cycling system
US8232091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/1861
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides a system for performing PCR, and real time PCR in particular with great speed and specificity. The system employs a heat block containing a liquid composition to rapidly transfer heat to and from reaction vessels. The system makes use of the reflective properties of the liquid metal to reflect signal from the PCR into the vessel and out the top. In this way, the signal can be measured by an optical assembly in real time without removing the vessels from the heat block.
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