摘要 |
<p>Nucleic acid recovery apparatus is provided that comprises a lysis vial and a collection vial, each vial having a rim surrounding an opening through which fluid can enter the vial, the apparatus comprising connection means for removably connecting the vials together to form a sealed vessel, the sealed vessel being for placing in a centrifuge. A swab is located in the vessel, with a fluid absorbing element of the swab held in the lysis vial. The vessel is placed in a centrifuge with the lysis vial uppermost and is centrifuged such that the lysis vial takes an inner path and the collection vial takes an outer path such that fluid collects in the collection vial away from the fluid absorbing element.</p> |