PCR sample preparation holder and method

Details PCR sample preparation holder and method PCR sample preparation holder and method

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Corcoran, Gladys J P (Department: 1744)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Including measuring or testing

C435S288200, C435S287200, C435S091200, C435S288100, C422S051000, C422S091000, C422S105000, C600S575000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10727037

ABSTRACT:
A simplified Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) sample preparation apparatus and method of using a PCR sample preparation for both liquid and dry samples. A portable apparatus comprising a handle removably attached to a wand assembly. The handle includes a cover and a swab with an absorbent material. The wand assembly includes a buffer container for a buffer that is ruptured by a spike when the holder is inserted into the wand assembly. The apparatus may include a waste container removably attached to a tube comprising a plunger, a safety clip to prevent the plunger from depressing, and a port for introduction of a liquid sample. A filter on the waste container collects a specimen of the liquid sample for preparation as described above.

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