Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Beisner, William H. (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S288200, C435S288300, C435S288400, C435S305100, C435S305200, C435S305300, C435S287200, C422S091000, C422S105000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07396677
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for preparing a test sample for detecting a predetermined target nucleic acid. The method includes the steps of providing a test probe comprising an oligonucleotide attached to a nanoparticle and providing a hybridization unit containing the test sample and the test probe, wherein said hybridization unit further includes a target sample substrate and a distribution manifold coupled to a first side of the substrate. The method further includes the steps of clamping a processing fluids manifold to the distribution manifold of the hybridization unit, denaturing the test sample and preparing the test sample for detecting the predetermined target nucleic acid by pumping a plurality of processing fluids between the processing fluids source manifold and distribution manifold to hybridize the test probe and predetermined target nucleic acid to the target sample substrate, to wash the hybridized sample and to amplify a detectable parameter of the hybridized sample.
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Cork William
Hollenstein Jennifer
Khoury Christopher
Kronshage Christian
Patno Tim
Beisner William H.
Bowers Nathan
Nanosphere Inc.
Pletta Gregory T.
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