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US 2012/0267247 A1Published application
Ruggedized Apparatus for Analysis of Nucleic Acid and Proteins
AssigneeNetBio, Inc.
InventorsEugene Tan, Heung Chuan Lam, Gregory John Kellogg
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Abstract
The invention provides methods and systems for ruggedizing a nucleic acid analyzing apparatus. The ruggedized apparatus can be used reliably and effectively in uncontrolled environments, such as, for example at a crime scene to collect and analyze forensic data, as well as in semi-controlled environments, such as, for example at a point of care location.
Claims5
A test module for analyzing a sample of biomolecular analyte using electrophoresis, the test module comprising:
- a plurality of fluid channels disposed within a member formed of a transparent material, wherein each fluid channel is in electrical communication with an anode and a cathode, and each fluid channel comprises a separation portion, a waste arm in fluid communication with a waste arm opening, a first sample arm opening, and a second sample arm opening, wherein the waste arm opening is in fluid communication with a single separation portion.
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