Microfluidic test module for biochemical processing and analysis
AssigneeGeneasys Pty Ltd
InventorsMehdi Azimi, Kia Silverbrook
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Abstract
A test module for biochemical processing and analysis, the test module having an outer casing dimensioned for hand-held portability, the outer casing having a receptacle for receiving biochemical liquid, and, a reagent reservoir containing a reagent for addition to the biochemical liquid for use in chemical analysis of the biochemical liquid, wherein, the reagent reservoir has an outlet with a surface tension valve for retaining the reagent in the reservoir with a reagent meniscus until contact with the biochemical liquid removes the reagent meniscus.
Claims20
A test module for biochemical processing and analysis, the test module comprising:
- an outer casing dimensioned for hand-held portability, the outer casing having a receptacle for receiving biochemical liquid;
- and,
- a reagent reservoir containing a reagent for addition to the biochemical liquid for use in chemical analysis of the biochemical liquid;
- wherein,
- the reagent reservoir has an outlet with a surface tension valve for retaining the reagent in the reservoir with a reagent meniscus until contact with the biochemical liquid removes the reagent meniscus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.