Patent ID: 6410275
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
A test device for performing a nucleic acid amplification reaction, comprising:a housing having a first end and a second end, said housing having a portion thereof defining a plurality of wells between said first and second ends; said housing further comprising a dual chamber reaction vessel for a nucleic acid amplification reaction to be carried out therein, said dual chamber reaction vessel comprising a first chamber in which a first portion of a nucleic acid amplification reaction is performed, a second chamber in which a second portion of a nucleic acid amplification reaction is performed, an openable connecting conduit linking said first chamber to said second chamber and an externally actuated valve disposed in said openable connecting conduit, wherein an actuation of said valve opens said connecting conduit and allows fluid to flow through said connecting conduit from said first chamber to said second chamber.