APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LIQUID SAMPLE PARTITIONING

摘要

There is provided a device (100) for partitioning a liquefied sample into discrete volumes. The device (100) includes a bottom member (110); a top member (112) disposed adjacent the bottom member (110); and at least one channel member (120) is at least partially defined by the top and bottom members and has first and second end portions. The first end portion (118) of the at least one channel has an opening to receive liquid and the second end portion of the at least one channel has a reaction compartment (122) and a vent opening. Accordingly, when the liquefied sample is introduced to the first end portion (118), capillary action assists in causing the liquefied sample to travel from the first end portion to the second end portion and at least a portion of the liquefied sample is caused to remain in the reaction compartment (122).