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US 6,054,277 AGranted
Integrated microchip genetic testing system
AssigneeRegents of the University of Minnesota
InventorsLeo T. Furcht, Ronald C. McGlennen, Dennis L. Polla
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Abstract
A genetic testing system includes a miniaturized thermal cycling device and an integrated, unitary microchip based detection device with microfluidic controls, on chip electronics. The genetic testing system further uses dipped or coated polymeric materials on processed silicon as a means to facilitate amplification chemistry.
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A genetic testing system, comprising:
- an integrated nucleic acid amplifier and detector having a single substrate platform, wherein said platform is a silicon wafer, and wherein sample nucleic acid is affixed to a solid substrate configured for insertion within said single substrate platform.
A method of genetic testing, comprising:
- providing a genetic testing system, comprising:
- an integrated nucleic acid amplifier and detector having a single substrate platform, wherein said platform is a silicon wafer, and wherein sample nucleic acid is affixed to a solid substrate;
- affixing nucleic acid to the solid substrate and inserting said substrate within said single substrate platform;
- amplifying the nucleic acid;
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- detecting a characteristic of the amplified nucleic acid.
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