Patent ID: 6300142
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: B01L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in an assay in which a sample is separated into component fractions for presentation to an instrument, said apparatus comprising:a carousel, including,(1) a base portion having(a) a first inlet and a first component fraction collection chamber defined therein, said first inlet being in fluid communication with said first component fraction collection chamber, and(b) a second inlet and a second component fraction collection chamber defined by said base portion, said second inlet being in fluid communication with said second component fraction collection chamber, wherein said first and second component collection fraction chambers are not in fluid communication with each other, and(2) a top portion; anda funnel portion including an outlet port, said funnel portion being adapted to receive a filter means or a binder means,wherein said carousel is rotatably mounted about said funnel portion such that when said carousel is rotated, said outlet port is brought into selective liquid communication with each first and second inlet in turn.