Abstract:
The invention refers to a disposable sample holding and processing device (1) dimensioned for use in an apparatus for analyzing a liquid sample by nucleic acid amplification, especially the polymerase chain reaction technique, comprising a device body (2) having a structured surface and a sealing cover (4) which covers the structured surface thereby forming a wall of an amplification chamber (5) for performing nucleic acid amplification, and a wall of an inlet channel (6) connected to the amplification chamber (5) for providing the amplification chamber (5) with liquid. According to the invention the device body (2) comprises a sheet (20) on which the structured surface forming the inlet channel (6) is arranged, and that, the sheet (20) carries at least one rib for increasing the stiffness of the device body (2).
Abstract:
A fluidic device containing a flow through chamber comprising an inlet port, an outlet port, and a fluid permeable, compressible matrix located in the chamber between said inlet port and said outlet port, and said compressible matrix having a higher flow resistance at higher compressions and a plurality of flow paths leading from said inlet port to said outlet port through said matrix comprising shorter and longer length flow paths, wherein said matrix is compressed in at least one dimension, being more strongly compressed along the shorter length flow paths than along the longer length flow path.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Probenentnahmesystem für Probenflüssigkeit mit einem Träger (12), einem daran angeordneten Stechelement (14) und einem halboffenen Kanal (16) zum Kapillartransport der Probenflüssigkeit von dem Stechelement (14) zu einer Sammelstelle (18) auf dem Träger (12). Erfindungsgemäß ist eine Aufnahmestruktur (20) für seitlich aus dem Kanal (16) austretende überschüssige Probenflüssigkeit vorgesehen.
Abstract:
System for thermocycling of fluids in cartridges comprising a thermocycling unit in thermal contact with a first substantially planar and heat conducting wall of a cartridge, a light source for transmitting light into the interior of said cartridge through a second light transparent wall of said cartridge which is arranged substantially perpendicular to said first wall, a light detector for detecting light emerging from the interior of the cartridge through said second wall and a fluid providing unit coupled to an inlet of the cartridge for providing the cartridge with fluid and an outlet of the cartridge to drain gas when the cartridge is filled with fluid. The invention further concerns a cartridge for conducting the thermal cycling of fluids.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a disposable sample holding and processing device (1) dimensioned for being operated in a nucleic acid amplification apparatus for analyzing a liquid sample containing a nucleic acid by a nucleic acid amplification technique. The device (1) comprises chambers (15, 16) and channels (44) designed to perform the steps of capturing, amplification and detection of the nucleic acid within the device (1), and optionally also a lysis chamber (3). The binding chamber (15) contains a solid phase (14) for immobilization of a component of the sample to be analyzed, and the amplification chamber (16) is connected to the binding chamber (15) by a fluid channel (44). The device (1) comprises a rigid body (42) and at least one channel (44), the binding chamber (15) and the amplification chamber (16) are situated on side-surfaces (50) of the body (42), each of those side-surfaces (50), on which a channel (44), the binding chamber (15) or the amplification chamber (16) is situated, is covered by at least one wall (41) and these side-surfaces (50) are substantially vertical planes when the device (1) is operated in the nucleic acid amplification apparatus.
Abstract:
The embodiments of the present invention are directed to an automatic apparatus (55), which is designed for performing nucleic acid analysis, optionally including sample preparation, with integrated disposable sample holding and processing devices (1), which devices (1) comprise a sample to be analyzed with the apparatus (55). The apparatus (55) comprises workstations (17, 40) for receiving, holding and processing such integrated disposable devices (1), a reagents station (56) for reagents (25), transfer means (36) for performing movements of an actuator, fluid actuation means for processing the sample (32) and reagents in said disposable devices (1), temperature control means (37) for heating or cooling, detection means for measuring a property of the processed samples (32), and control means for controlling the sample (32) preparation, the handling of the disposable devices (1) and the sample analysis performed by the apparatus (55).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a microfluid system, comprising a support body (12), provided with a puncture device (14) and a semi-open microchannel (16), arranged thereon, for the capillary transport of a sample fluid from a taking position to a target position (22,24). According to the invention, a higher aspect ratio may be achieved, whereby the support body (12) is coated with an applied layer (18) which laterally defines the microchannel (16), at least in the upper region.
Abstract:
Body fluid sampling device comprising a skin-piercing element (10) having a fluid pathway (11) for receiving body fluid, at least a portion of said fluid pathway is open to the environment and further comprising a fluid receiving means (40) being spaced from said fluid pathway so that fluid in said pathway will not contact the fluid receiving means initially. Said fluid receiving means may have a test zone (45) for performing an analytical reaction. Fluid from said channel is contacted with said fluid receiving means either by bringing the fluid receiving means and the fluid into mechanical contact or by electrically transporting fluid from the channel onto the fluid receiving means.
Abstract:
A device having a protrusion in one of the large side walls of a chamber thereof is disclosed. The device can be used advantageously in reliable analyses in automate procedures.
Abstract:
A device for sampling, transporting and/or disposal of fluid media in the nl and µl-range comprises a substrate with an open or closed capillary-like groove or channel respectively, the substrate with the open or closed groove or capillary respectively is bent or arcuated at least at one location. The substrate comprises at least one end into which the open or closed capillary-like groove or channel respectively is extended, which end is shaped according to its application or use as e.g. needle-like, straight-lined cut, tip-like, at least most half circle-shape, rounded, etc.