Patent ID: 8580559
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: B01L,C12N,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for extracting nucleic acid from a sample, the sample containing cells or viruses, the device comprising a cartridge having: a) a lysing chamber for lysing the cells or viruses to release the nucleic acid therefrom, wherein the lysing chamber contains capture material for capturing the cells or viruses as the sample flows through the lysing chamber, and wherein the lysing chamber further contains binding material for binding the nucleic acid released from the lysed cells or viruses until the nucleic acid is eluted from the lysing chamber; b) at least one waste chamber for receiving used sample and wash fluid from the lysing chamber; c) a third chamber for receiving the nucleic acid eluted from the lysing chamber; and d) at least one flow controller for directing the used sample and wash fluid to flow into the at least one waste chamber and for directing the eluted nucleic acid to flow into the third chamber.