Automated system for isolating, amplifying and detecting a target nucleic acid sequence
US9696328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/143333
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for preparing and testing of targeted nucleic acids is presented. The system integrates a pipetter, extractor, assay reader, and other components, including a selectively compliant articulated robot arm (SCARA). This synergistic integration of previously separate diagnostic tools creates a system and method whereby a minimum of human intervention is required. The resulting system provides a substantially more accurate and precise method of isolating, amplifying and detecting targeted nucleic acids for diagnosing diseases.
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