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US 2006/0234275 A1Published application
Method for collecting purified cells
AssigneeHematoLogics, Inc.
InventorMichael Loken
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Abstract
The present invention provides improved methods for collecting cells for subsequent analysis. More specifically, the invention provides methods for collecting purified cell samples from a flow cytometer onto a solid support on which cell lysis occurs and genetic material is immobilized.
Claims14
A method for collecting purified cells for genetic analysis, comprising:
- sorting a population of cells using a flow cytometer and collecting a purified cell in a drop of collection fluid;
- depositing the drop of collection fluid onto a solid support at a discrete location, the solid support comprising a cell lysing agent and a genetic material preservative;
- wherein the purified cell within the drop of collection fluid is absorbed by the solid support and lysed by the lysing agent to yield genetic material;
- and wherein the genetic material is sorbed by the solid support and protected from degradation by the genetic material preservative.
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