Patent ID: 6767706
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: B01F,B01L,C12M,C12Q,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for mixing two or more different fluids in a microfluidic device, which method comprises:(a) introducing the different fluids to a microfluidic device, the microfluidic device having: (i) a circulation loop channel communicating with at least one service channel, (ii) a microvalve separating the circulation loop channel from the service channel, and (iii) a peristaltic pump formed within the microfluidic device and associated with the circulation loop channel, so that each of the different fluids is loaded into the circulation loop channel; and (b) activating the peristaltic pump associated with the circulation loop channel to circulate at least one of the different fluids about the circulation loop channel to mix the different fluids.