Abstract: A microchip processing apparatus processes a microchip with at least one main separation channel. The microchip processing apparatus includes a holding part configured to hold the microchip, a container containing a sample or a reagent, and a dispensing probe having a needle formed on a tip of the dispensing probe. The dispensing probe is actuated to be inserted into the container from above the container, to draw the sample or reagent, and to inject to a prescribed position on the held microchip. A dispensing probe driving mechanism moves the dispensing probe between prescribed positions of the microchip and the container.

Abstract: A microchip processing apparatus processes a microchip with at least one main separation channel. The microchip processing apparatus includes a holding part configured to hold the microchip, a container containing a sample or a reagent, and a dispensing probe having a needle formed on a tip of the dispensing probe. The dispensing probe is actuated to be inserted into the container from above the container, to draw the sample or reagent, and to inject to a prescribed position on the held microchip. A dispensing probe driving mechanism moves the dispensing probe between prescribed positions of the microchip and the container.

Abstract: After a sample stage moves and brings a sample titer plate toward and into contact with a capillary array end, a high voltage is applied across electrodes for a prescribed time for injecting samples. Thereafter an electrophoresis reservoir comes into contact with the capillary array end, for starting electrophoresis. When electrophoresed/separated DNA fragments pass through a detection part, an excitation/photoreceiving optical system is scanned so that photomultipliers detect fluorescence from four types of fluorescent materials labeling the samples. The excitation/photoreceiving optical system comprises an epi-optical system and a confocal optical system, and is scanned at a high speed.