Patent ID: 6048498
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
A microfluidic apparatus, comprising:a planar microfluidic device comprising a top planar surface and a bottom planar surface, the planar microfluidic device having disposed therein at least two intersecting channels, the channel structure falling within an area of the planar microfluidic device of less than 6 cm.sup.2, and wherein the top surface of the microfluidic device comprises a plurality of wells disposed therein, wherein said wells are in fluid communication with at least one of said at least two intersecting channels; and,a polymeric holder assembly comprising an additional surface which comprises a cavity disposed therethrough, the cavity being configured to fixedly receive the microfluidic device, wherein the cavity comprises an aperture disposed through the polymeric holder assembly, said aperture providing optical access to the top and bottom surfaces of the microfluidic device, the additional surface extending from at least one edge of the cavity.