Method and apparatus for conducting an assay
US8921040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00495
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for conducting an assay. In particular, the present invention relates to a rotatable platform which can be used for conducting an assay, in particular multi-step assays. The present invention provides a rotatable platform adapted to immobilize a first binding partner in one or more discrete areas on a surface of said platform, or to selectively immobilize a second binding partner in one or more discrete areas on a surface of said platform. The invention also relates to methods, apparatus, a kit and the use of the rotatable platform for conducting an assay. In particular, the invention has been developed primarily for use in sequencing nucleic acid by pyrosequencing, however the invention is not limited to this field.
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