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Assay cartridges and methods of using the same

US9731297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2012
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/686
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Assay cartridges are described that have purification, reaction, and detection zones and other fluidic components which can include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, reagent chambers, reconstitution chambers and the like. The assay cartridges are used to conduct multiplexed nucleic acid measurements. Also described are kits including such cartridges, methods of using the same, and a reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge.

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