Patent ID: 7798021
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A sample processing/injection device for processing samples comprising: a) a septum disposed on a first end portion of the device and in fluid communication with an injection needle disposed on a second end of the device; b) a sample processing chamber comprising a sample processing element disposed between the septum and the injection needle; c) a reduced diameter through chamber disposed between the septum and the sample processing chamber, the reduced diameter through chamber comprising a length at least 5 times a diameter of the trough chamber; and, d) a bottom cap provided on a second end portion of the device, the bottom cap having a side wall surrounding the end of the device and a bottom wall extending radially from the side wall and terminating at a central passageway extending therethrough wherein the injection needle extends through the central passageway to fixedly secure the needle to the bottom cap.