FLUID RETENTION PLATES AND ANALYSIS CARTRIDGES

摘要

Fluid storage containers and analysis cartridges for use in assay processes are presented. In addition, systems comprising such storage containers and analysis cartridges and methods of using such containers and cartridges are presented as well. In specific embodiments, fluid storage containers are configured to be coupled to analysis cartridges in a first stage and a second stage.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a first plate comprising:
a first side;a second side;a first reservoir coupled to the first side of the first plate;a protrusion extending from the second side of the first plate;a first channel extending from the first side of the first plate through the protrusion on the second side of the first plate;a fluid displacement mechanism in fluid communication with the first reservoir and the first channel; anda pierceable seal coupled to the protrusion extending from the second side of the first plate and covering the first channel; and a second plate coupleable to the first plate, the second plate comprising:
a first side;a second side;a protrusion extending from the first side of the second plate and configured to mate with the protrusion on the second side of the first plate;a piercing element associated with the protrusion extending from the first side of the second plate, wherein the piercing element is configured to extend through the pierceable seal when the protrusion on the second side of the first plate is mated with the protrusion extending from the first side of the second plate; anda second channel in fluid communication with the protrusion extending from the first side of the second plate.