摘要 |
<p>A thermal cycling device (10) for performing nucleic acid amplification on a plurality of biological samples positioned in a sample well tray (14). The thermal cycling device (10) includes a sample block assembly (50), an optical detection system (12), and a sample well tray holder (30) configured to hold the sample well tray (14). The sample block assembly (50) is adapted for movement between a first position permitting the translation of the sample well tray (14) into alignment with sample block assembly (50), and a second position, upward relative to the first position, where the sample block assembly (50) contacts the sample well tray (14). A method of performing nucleic acid amplification on a plurality of biological samples positioned in a sample well tray in a thermal cycling device is also provided.</p> |