Patent ID: 8669096
Filing Date: 2014-03-11
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
1. A sample isolation system, comprising: an air-tight enclosure; first and second membranes disposed within the enclosure; first, second, third and fourth reservoirs disposed within the enclosure, wherein each reservoir is adapted to contain one or more reagents therein; a first multi-way valve disposed within the enclosure and in fluid communication with the first or second or third reservoirs, and in fluid communication with the first or second membranes or both, wherein the first multi-way valve is configured for providing a first bidirectional flowpath between the first reservoir and the second reservoir and for providing a second bidirectional flowpath between the first reservoir and the third reservoir, wherein the first multi-way valve is adapted to selectively regulate flow of one or more reagents from the first reservoir, through at least one of the first and second membranes, and into the second reservoir; and a second valve disposed within the enclosure and in fluid communication with the third and fourth reservoirs and the first multi-way valve, and in fluid communication with the first or second membranes or both, wherein the second valve is adapted to selectively regulate flow of one or more reagents from the third reservoir, through at least one of the first and second membranes, and into the fourth reservoir.