Patent ID: 9618431
Date: 2017-04-11
CPC Classifications: G01N,Y10T

Claim:
1. A device for collection of a sample from a dielectric fluid medium for a bio-specific assay, comprising: an enclosure receiving fluid flow of said dielectric fluid medium; one or more wire electrodes in said enclosure to subject dielectric fluid medium flowing in said enclosure to an ionizing plasma; a capture electrode positioned distal to said one or more wire electrodes to create a voltage potential well in the housing; a non-conducting capture means for collecting a sample, comprising an element of a bio-specific assay, positioned proximate said capture electrode whereby charged particles thus generated within said dielectric fluid medium, or pre-existing in said dielectric fluid medium, are propelled into said capture means, thereby electroprecipitating said charged particles on to said capture means of said bio-specific assay.