Patent ID: 6207031
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for processing a sample of biomolecular analyte, comprising:a support assembly that receives and supports at least one test module having micromachined separation channels optimized for high throughput processing;a load assembly, coupled to the support assembly, that loads the sample of biomolecular analyte onto the test module;an electrophoresis power assembly, coupled to the support assembly, that applies a current to the test module such that components within the sample separate by electrophoresis in the micromachined separation channels, the micromachined separation channels defining micron amounts of the sample such that electrophoresis at a high throughput rate is enabled; anda controller, adjacent the support assembly, that controls operations of the load assembly and the electrophoresis power assembly, the controller controlling the operation of the load assembly in an automated manner.