摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides microfluidic systems and associated methods which allow material samples to be injected into an analysis channel independently of analysis techniques to reduce time required for testing. The microfluidic systems comprise: an analysis channel (102); an injection channel (108) which intersects the analysis channel (102) at a first intersection (110); a loading channel (112) and a waste channel (118) at a second intersection (114); and means for moving sample material through the injection channel (108) to the analysis channel (102). Thus loading of the sample is performed within the microfluidic system without crossing or entering the analysis channel.</p> |