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Molecular diagnostics system and methods

US8883487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2005
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/1013
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to automated devices and methods for the extraction of nucleic acids from cells, the amplification of segments of nucleic acid and the detection of nucleic acids, all in a convenient and portable manner. The invention is particularly suited for use in point-of-care medical diagnostic testing.

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