Device for detecting nucleic acids

Abstract

The invention relates to a device that allows a target nucleic acid to be detected in a homogeneous batch using two different detection formats. The device comprises at least two heatable sample blocks and a reaction cartridge which contains a base (1, 15) and at least one film (3, 4) sealing the base (1, 15), wherein the film (3, 4) comprises a surface (13, 14) that is not connected to the base (1, 15) and said surface (13, 14) forms a volume (16) for media transfer or at least one reaction chamber (10). The device can be used in particular for mobile gene diagnostics under field conditions.

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