SAMPLE HANDLING
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1. A container, the container including an opening to a chamber, closure means for the opening and discharge means for the container.
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Abstract
The invention provides containers and methods of use for the storage, transportation and preparation of samples, such as DNA samples for analysis. The container is pre-provided with the reagents in sealed chambers. The sample can be introduced and the container manipulated to release the reagents, provide the necessary conditions and give a fully prepared sample. The container can then be engaged with an analysis device to identify characteristics of the sample or perform other operations thereon.
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38 Claims
- 1. A container, the container including an opening to a chamber, closure means for the opening and discharge means for the container.
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31. A method of preparing a sample, the method including:
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collecting the sample; introducing the sample to a container; one or more preparing steps being applied to the sample whilst in the container. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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