Abstract: A high precision, small volume fluid processing system employs open ended capillary tubes to meter, aliquot and mix small volumes of sample fluid and reagents. The system has an automatic mechanism for moving the capillary tubes as well as automated sub-systems for incubating and mixing fluids within the capillary tubes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 1995
Date of Patent:
July 28, 1998
Assignees:
University of Washington, GeneTools, Inc.
Inventors:
Ronald Seubert, Maynard V. Olson, Deirdre Meldrum, Blake Hannaford, Peter Wiktor, Neal A. Friedman, Donald B. Snow, Ray Kraft