Test cartridge with integrated transfer module
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- laterally translating a transfer module to align a first port of the transfer module having a central chamber to a port of a first chamber;
drawing a sample into the central chamber from the first chamber via a first pressure differential applied to the sample;
laterally translating the transfer module to align a second port of the transfer module to a port of a second chamber; and
drawing the sample into the second chamber from the central chamber via a second pressure differential applied to the sample.
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Abstract
A system that includes a cartridge housing and a hollow transfer module, according to an embodiment is described herein. The cartridge housing further includes at least one sample inlet, a plurality of storage chambers, a plurality of reaction chambers, and a fluidic network. The fluidic network is designed to connect the at least one sample inlet, a portion of the plurality of storage chambers and the portion of the plurality of reaction chambers to a first plurality of ports located on an inner surface of the cartridge housing. The hollow transfer module includes a second plurality of ports along an outer surface of the transfer module that lead to a central chamber within the transfer module. The transfer module is designed to move laterally within the cartridge housing. The lateral movement of the transfer module aligns at least a portion of the first plurality of ports with at least a portion of the second plurality of ports.
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1. A method comprising:
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laterally translating a transfer module to align a first port of the transfer module having a central chamber to a port of a first chamber; drawing a sample into the central chamber from the first chamber via a first pressure differential applied to the sample; laterally translating the transfer module to align a second port of the transfer module to a port of a second chamber; and drawing the sample into the second chamber from the central chamber via a second pressure differential applied to the sample. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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