Abstract: Broadly speaking, embodiments of the present techniques provide a liquid handling device that enables a user to more easily and efficiently perform sample dilutions, without requiring the user to perform any calculations or be in a controlled environment (e.g. a laboratory or sterile/aseptic environment). Advantageously, this may enable a user to perform sample dilutions and subsequent sample processing outside of a laboratory, such as during field work, or in environments, regions or countries where access to sterile/aseptic environments may be difficult or nonexistent. The device may be used to dilute any liquid sample, such as biological samples, chemical samples, or environmental samples (e.g. liquid samples taken from a river or lake, or soil samples that are mixed with liquid).

Abstract: Broadly speaking, embodiments of the present techniques provide a modular sample processing device which allows a user to perform any number of biological processes within a single device, in the order the user requires. The device is customisable—a user may select two or more modules and connect them in series to form the device in which the biological processing takes place. Advantageously, this may enable a user to perform multiple processes within a single device and potentially outside of a laboratory (e.g. during field work) or outside of sterile/aseptic environments. Furthermore, the device is a hand-held device, which means the device is compact and easy to transport and use for field work.

Abstract: Broadly speaking, embodiments of the present techniques provide a liquid handling device that enables a user to more easily and efficiently perform sample dilutions, without requiring the user to perform any calculations or be in a controlled environment (e.g. a laboratory or sterile/aseptic environment). Advantageously, this may enable a user to perform sample dilutions and subsequent sample processing outside of a laboratory, such as during field work, or in environments, regions or countries where access to sterile/aseptic environments may be difficult or nonexistent. The device may be used to dilute any liquid sample, such as biological samples, chemical samples, or environmental samples (e.g. liquid samples taken from a river or lake, or soil samples that are mixed with liquid).