Patent ID: 7033820
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: B01F,B01L,B03C,C12Q,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An automated system for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence present in a fluid sample, wherein the system comprises: a separation station constructed and arranged to separate a target nucleic acid containing the target sequence from other material present in the fluid sample; an amplification station comprising one or more incubators, each of the incubators defining a temperature-controlled chamber constructed and arranged to receive a reaction receptacle containing the separated target nucleic acid and to incubate the contents of the reaction receptacle, to which one or more amplification reagents have been provided, for a period of time and under conditions sufficient to permit the target sequence to be amplified; and one or more transport mechanisms constructed and arranged to transport the reaction receptacle between stations of the system.