Microorganism nucleic acid purification from host samples
US9855559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/086
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems, devices, and methods for purifying microorganism nucleic acid from a host sample, such as a whole blood sample from a human. In certain embodiments, devices and systems with multiple filters are employed and provide for the selective removal of blood cells and host nucleic acids from a sample in order to enrich for microorganism nucleic acid.
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