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Microorganism nucleic acid purification from host samples

US9855559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2012
Grant dateJan 2, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 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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