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Integrated chemical microreactor, thermally insulated from detection electrodes, and manufacturing and operating methods therefor

  • US 6,974,693 B2
  • Filed: 06/23/2004
  • Issued: 12/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, comprising applying a biological fluid and a reagent to an integrated microreactor comprising:

  • a) a monolithic semiconductor body;

    b) a buried channel, extending inside said monolithic semiconductor body;

    c) a first and a second access cavity in communication with said buried channel;

    d) a reservoir having a suspended diaphragm formed from said monolithic semiconductor body, laterally to, but not over, said buried channel and in fluid communication with said buried channel; and

    e) a detection electrode, supported by said suspended diaphragm,i) wherein a biological reaction occurs in said buried channel and said biological reaction is detected at said detection electrode.

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