Analysis Unit for Performing a Polymerase Chain Reaction, Method for Operating such an Analysis Unit, and Method for Producing such an Analysis Unit

摘要

An analysis unit for performing a polymerase chain reaction includes a cover element, a bottom element, at least one fluid channel, at least one pressure channel, and a film. The bottom element has at least one bottom hollow that defines a fluid-accommodating surface and an arrangement of microcavities, and that faces toward the cover element. The fluid channel is formed between the cover element and the bottom element in order to conduct a fluid onto the fluid-accommodating surface. The pressure channel is formed in the cover element in order to conduct a pressure into a region of the fluid-accommodating surface. The film is positioned between the cover element and the bottom element in a region of the bottom hollow, and is configured to deform in response to the pressure conducted through the pressure channel such that the fluid is moved through the fluid-accommodating surface into the arrangement of microcavities.

主权项

1. An analysis unit for performing a polymerase chain reaction, comprising:
a cover element; a bottom element that includes at least one bottom hollow positioned opposite the cover element and having:
a fluid-receiving surface; andan arrangement of microcavities; at least one fluid channel arranged between the cover element and the bottom element and configured to convey a fluid onto the fluid-receiving surface of the bottom hollow; at least one pressure channel arranged in the cover element and configured to convey a pressure into an area of the fluid-receiving surface; and a film positioned between the cover element and the bottom element in an area of the bottom hollow, and configured to deform in response to pressure conveyed into the area of the fluid-receiving surface such that the fluid is moved from the fluid-receiving surface into the arrangement of microcavities.