Patent ID: 6162341
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A multi-channel capillary electrophoresis apparatus comprising:a capillary array assembly comprising a plurality of capillaries, each capillary having a capillary outlet, an outlet support supporting the capillary outlets, and an inlet support supporting the capillary inlets;a cuvette defining a receiving slot adapted to removably receive the outlet support, a gap region in fluid communication with the receiving slot, and a detection zone located within the gap region;a detector in optical communication with the detection zone;wherein when the outlet support is inserted into the receiving slot, the capillary outlets are positioned in the gap region in proximity to the detection zone, and a flow channel is formed by the outlet support and the receiving slot such that the flow channel is in fluid communication with the gap region; anda front plumbing block in fluid communication with the flow channel located to supply a fluid flow through the gap region sufficient to transport material downstream from the capillary outlets to the detection zone.