The invention is a battery operated microcentrifuge which would be useful in extracting DNA and other cellular constituents in the field, during power failures, in mobile clinics and for forensic investigations. It would minimize tissue degradation while in transit from collection site to lab. This would be especially useful for collections from remote locations, tropical sites, crime scenes and for the initial preparation and preservation of archeological specimens.
Advantages Can operate with automobile motorcycle, or lantern battery.
Avoids sample degradation while in transit from collection site to lab. Facilitates collection activities in remote areas, and in cases where sample destruction is probable. Patent Status Patent application filed. Additional information is available under terms of a Confidentiality Agreement .