Microfluidic cartridge for molecular diagnosis, docking station using a microfluidic cartridge, and process for analyzing a biological sample

    公开(公告)号:US10654039B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-19

    申请号:US15039860

    申请日:2014-11-27

    Applicant: GENEWAVE

    Abstract: A microfluidic cartridge for detecting one nucleic acid of a sample, including a plurality of functional volumes split into functional areas and a fluidic network of microchannels. At least three functional areas are fluidly connected to a central distribution hub of fluids by one or more hub-connected microchannels, the central distribution hub being capable of pumping and injecting fluids from a first functional area to a second functional area by passing through the central distribution hub; and at least three valves of hub-connected microchannels are arranged so that the at least three valves are adapted to be actuated mechanically by a single external cam-driven actuator. A docking station using such a microfluidic cartridge and a process for analyzing a biological sample involving a docking station and a microfluidic cartridge are also described.

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