Patent ID: 9494501
Filing Date: 2016-11-15
CPC Classification: B01L,G01N

Claim Text:
1. A microfluidic device, comprising: an elongated sample well having a sample input port for receiving a sample into the microfluidic device, said sample well having a first end and a second end, wherein when the sample is subjected to centrifugation while in the sample well, the sample is thereby divided into at least a first component and a second component, wherein the first component and the second component are separated within the sample well; a sample output port in fluid communication with said sample well, said sample output port located between said first end and said second end; and a valve in fluid communication with the sample outlet port: wherein the first component is configured to be withdrawn through said sample output port when the valve is in a first position to form a withdrawn sample, and wherein the second component is configured to be withdrawn through said sample outlet port when the valve is in a second position, and wherein said withdrawn sample is not withdrawn at said first end or said second end.