Patent ID: 7413859

Claim:
A method for detecting macromolecular biopolymers, comprising the steps of: bringing a sample into contact with at least one unit for immobilizing macromolecular biopolymers where the at least one unit for immobilizing macromolecular biopolymers is provided with first molecules which serve as capture molecules, it being possible for the sample to contain macromolecular biopolymers, and the macromolecular biopolymers or the first molecules having a marking which is used to generate a detectable signal; binding the macromolecular biopolymers contained in the sample to the capture molecules, thereby forming complexes comprising the capture molecules and the macromolecular biopolymers; exciting the emission of a signal by means of the marking; detecting the signal emitted by means of the marking; separating the complexes, thereby essentially instantaneously changing the intensity of the emitted signal; and detecting the separation of the complexes by means of the essentially instantaneous change in the intensity of the signal, whereby the macromolecular biopolymers are detected.