Patent ID: 8900810
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: B01L,C12Q,G01N

Abstract:
1. A method for carrying out steps of a nucleic acid sequencing protocol, said method comprising: a) providing: i) a reservoir comprising nucleic acid sequencing reagents in a fluid; ii) nucleic acids in a flow cell to be sequenced, said flow cells mounted on iii) a moveable support, said support configured to move said flow cell to iv) a reagent delivery station in fluidic communication with said reservoir; b) moving said moveable support under conditions such that said flow cell is connected to the reagent delivery station, whereby said flow cell is in fluid communication with said reservoir; c) introducing reagent via said reservoir into said flow cell under conditions such that said reagent contacts said nucleic acids; and d) moving said moveable support such that said flow cell is disconnected with said reagent delivery station under conditions such that fluid does not flow back to said reservoir.