Patent ID: 8956570
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: B01L,C12M,C12P,C12Q,G01F,G01N,G05B,G16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cartridge loading unit for loading assay cartridges onto an automated system, comprising: a DNA assay cartridge, wherein the DNA assay cartridge includes a reaction well and a reagent compartment, the reagent compartment containing a reagent used for DNA extraction from a sample; a presentation lane including a carriage to receive the DNA assay cartridge, the presentation lane configured to transport the DNA assay cartridge into the automated system for processing; a first loading lane including a cavity to receive the DNA assay cartridge and transfer the DNA assay cartridge to the carriage of the presentation lane; and a controller configured to cause the first loading lane to receive the DNA assay cartridge and transfer the DNA assay cartridge to the carriage of the presentation lane and to cause the presentation lane to transport the assay cartridge into the automated system, wherein the presentation lane comprises a presentation guide that comprises a gap configured to allow a pipettor to access the DNA assay cartridge when the DNA assay cartridge is in the presentation lane.