METHOD OF PROCESSING A SAMPLE IN A RECEPTACLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF INTERCONNECTED CHAMBERS

摘要

A method of processing a sample in a receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers is provided. A sample is provided to a first chamber. In separate chambers of the receptacle, combinations are made using: at least some of the sample in the first chamber and at least some of a sample processing reagent in a second chamber of the receptacle; at least some of a substance contained in a third chamber and at least some of a substance contained in a fourth chamber; and, at least some of a substance contained in a fifth chamber and at least some of a substance contained in a sixth chamber. Afterwards, a component of the sample is combined in a chamber with at least some of each of the aforementioned combinations.