Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a kit for isolating and purifying nucleic acids, or various biological materials, a kit manufactured by the method, and an apparatus using the kit. The method of manufacturing a kit for isolating or purifying nucleic acids or biological materials from biological samples using solid materials comprises the steps of; fabricating a container having a plurality of chambers and/or column which is configured to contain the solid materials, buffers and/or enzymes suitable for isolation of the nucleic acids or biological materials; fabricating a cover including a protruded portion with a bore formed therethrough; filling each of the chambers or column with the solid materials, buffers and/or enzymes for isolation and purification of the biological materials or nucleic acids; sealing the container with a predetermined sealing material; and packaging the cover and the container, one by one, with a separate case.

Abstract: An automated centrifuge system. The centrifuge includes a rotor in which at least two swing buckets with at least two microplates mounted thereon are provided, a multi-joint robot with at least three joints which includes a gripper attached to a final arm thereof and a finger attached to the gripper, and a controller for controlling the predetermined procedures and operation of the robot. The centrifuge and multi-joint robot are disposed close to each other on a rigid bottom plate. A sensor for use in position detection is attached to the gripper or finger. At least one marker is attached at a predetermined position on a central frame of the rotor.