Apparatus and methods for analyzing samples
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1. A system for analyzing a sample, comprising:
- a flow cell;
a passive vacuum source for pulling a volume through the flow cell;
a lighting system for illuminating the sample in the flow cell; and
an optical instrument for viewing the sample in the flow cell.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for analyzing biological samples. The apparatus, systems, and methods can involve using a vacuum source to pull microfluidic volumes through analytical equipment, such as flow cells and the like. Additionally, the invention involves using optical equipment in conjunction with the analytical equipment to analyze samples and control the operation thereof.
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1. A system for analyzing a sample, comprising:
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a flow cell;
a passive vacuum source for pulling a volume through the flow cell;
a lighting system for illuminating the sample in the flow cell; and
an optical instrument for viewing the sample in the flow cell. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method of detecting single molecules comprising:
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providing a flow cell that defines a channel that is treated to identify specific molecules;
applying a vacuum to the channel to pull a sample through the channel, the sample comprising single molecules; and
viewing the sample in the channel to identify the single molecules. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. An apparatus for handling microfluidic volumes, the apparatus comprising:
a vacuum source; and
a flow cell in communication with the vacuum source, wherein the microfluidic volume is pulled through the flow cell by the passive vacuum source.
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