Patent ID: 8663560

Claim:
A flow cell comprising: a flow channel through which a sample solution flows; an inlet section which communicates with the flow channel and to which the sample solution is supplied; a transfer section which includes a plurality of opening sections, each of the opening sections extending from a first end to a second end, the first end communicating with the flow channel and the second end opening to outside air, and the transfer section communicating with the flow channel, and drawing in and guiding the sample solution supplied into the inlet section to the flow channel; a detecting section which faces the sample solution in the flow channel; and a sealing member which unsealably seals at least either one of the opening section or the inlet section, wherein the transfer section includes: a plurality of chambers, one end of which communicates with the flow channel and an other end of which is the opening section; and a plurality of columnar members arranged inside the chambers while having a clearance therebetween.