Device, system and method for processing a sample

摘要

A device for the processing of a sample comprises a location apparatus, a processing chamber for receiving the sample and a plurality of reagent chambers. The reagent chambers have openings defined in the location apparatus. The processing chamber is movable relative to the reagent chambers to enable sequential communication with each reagent chamber in turn such that each reagent chamber communicates with the procesing chamber when its associated opening is disposed in overlapping relationship with the processing chamber opening; methods and systems for processing a sample using such a device. Also claimed is a device for processing and analysing biological samples using lyophilised reagents comprising at least one processing chamber which is sealed from the external environment, wherein the lyophilised reagents are preloaded into the device prior to despatch to a user.