Removal tool for extracting a sample well comb from electrophoretic gels

A removal tool for a sample well comb, the removal tool comprising:

• a base portion having a first edge, a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface;
• an engagement member coupled to the first edge of the base portion and extending downwardly below the bottom surface of the base portion, the engagement member configured to be at least partially disposed within an opening in the sample well comb to couple the removal tool to the sample well comb, wherein, when the removal tool is coupled to the sample well comb, the removal tool is configured to facilitate removal of the sample well comb from an electrophoresis gel;
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• an alignment member coupled to the second edge of the base portion and extending downwardly below the bottom surface of the base portion, the alignment member being spaced from the engagement member.

A removal tool for a sample well comb, the removal tool comprising:

• a planar portion oriented substantially vertically, the planar portion comprising a first side, an opposite second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge opposite the top edge;
• an engagement member coupled to the second side of the planar portion proximate to the bottom edge, the engagement member being configured to be disposed within an opening of the sample well comb when the removal tool is coupled to the sample well comb;
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• a handle coupled to the top edge of the planar portion.