Simplified device for nucleic acid amplification and method for using same
US9707554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/086
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a disposable device (100) for amplifying at least one target nucleic acid present in a liquid and biological sample of interest, which consists of a solid body (2), at least one fluid channel (3) connecting an inlet (4), via which all or part of the sample of interest can be drawn up and/or discharged, and an outlet (5), which is itself connected to a means for the drawing up/discharging of the said sample of interest, the fluid channel (3) further comprising from the inlet (4) to the outlet (5): The invention also proposes an amplification method using such a device.The said invention has a preferred application in the field of medical diagnosis.
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