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Integrated polymerase chain reaction/electrophoresis instrument

  • US 6,126,804 A
  • Filed: 09/23/1997
  • Issued: 10/03/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An integrated polymerase chain reaction/capillary electrophoresis instrument, comprising:

  • a substrate;

    said substrate containing at least one capillary column formed therein;

    said at least one capillary column including end sections having a cross-section smaller than a main section thereof;

    said substrate including at least one well for polymerase chain reactions located adjacent one end of said capillary column;

    said substrate including at least one well for capillary electrophoresis buffer material located adjacent said one end of said capillary column;

    said substrate including a passageway interconnecting said wells and said one end of said capillary column located intermediate said wells;

    means for providing electrical power to said wells and said capillary column; and

    means for detecting material passing through said at least one capillary column.

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