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Priming module for microfluidic chips

  • US 20060211134A1
  • Filed: 05/24/2006
  • Published: 09/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for priming a chip, the method comprising:

  • providing an unprimed chip having a first configuration, the first configuration defining a selected channel of the chip that is to be primed;

    selecting an adapter module from a plurality of adapter modules, the adapter module being compatible with substantially only the first configuration;

    positioning the chip on a base plate, the base plate being arranged to accommodate at least the first configuration;

    positioning the adapter module over the chip on the base plate;

    securing the adapter module over the chip on the base plate; and

    priming the chip by changing pressure in the chip via the adapter module, thereby filling the channel with a priming fluid and forcing air from the selected channel.

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