Patent ID: 6623945
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: C12N,H05B

Abstract:
A method for microwave assisted cell lysis, said method comprising the steps of:providing a sample, said sample including at least a plurality of cells, the volume of said sample comprising up to about 1 mL; providing microwave radiation comprising at least one of a predetermined frequency, a predetermined wavelength and a predetermined intensity; placing said sample a wave-guide cavity, said wave-guide cavity having an input port and an output port the dimensions of said wave-guide cavity suitably adapted for effective transmission of microwave radiation in the range of about 18 to about 26 GHz, and applying to said input of said wave-guide cavity said microwave radiation at an input power level of said predetermined frequency for a predetermined period of time, said predetermined frequency in the range of about 18 to about 26 GHz, said microwave radiation exiting said output port at an output power level, said predetermined period of time being sufficient for lysis of at least a portion of said cells.