摘要 |
The invention relates to a system for the integrated and automated analysis of DNA or protein, comprising a single-use cartridge, an analysis device comprising a control device, and means for capturing and processing signals. Said invention relates, in particular, to the control device for carrying out a completely automatic process and evaluation of molecular diagnostic analysis by means of single-use cartridges (Lab-on-a-Chip). The first means (103 - 113) are provided for controlling an analysis process which occurs in the cartridge (101, 201), subsequently the displacement and the thermostatisation of liquids, and the second means (401, 403, 405) are provided for processing the signals which are obtained during the analysis. The first and the second means are synchronised in such a manner that the analysis process of the sample can be carried out in a totally integrated manner thus producing an immediate result. |