Patent ID: 8383369
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: C12Q,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of performing an analytical reaction, comprising: a) preparing a reaction mixture containing components of the analytical reaction, wherein at least a first of the components is a detectable component that is detectable during one or more detection periods during the analytical reaction, and further wherein at least a second of the components is a clocking component that is detectable during one or more non-detection periods during the analytical reaction; b) initiating the analytical reaction in the reaction mixture to begin progression of the analytical reaction; and c) maintaining conditions that allow the analytical reaction to proceed while subjecting the reaction mixture to at least one detection period and at least one non-detection period during the progression of the analytical reaction, wherein the detectable component and the clocking component are present during both said detection period and said non-detection period, thereby performing the analytical reaction.