Abbott Molecular Inc.

Abbott Laboratories Corporation

Jody L Keck

Mark A Talmer

Wesley W Addison, Ii

Eric Yeaton

Timothy P Henning

Joseph P Skinner

Chadwick M Dunn

Sonal Sadaria Nana

Timothy J Patno

Daniel J Harris

Austin Lines

Wesley W Addison Ii

This instant disclosure provides methods of processing a sample in an automated sample processing device including devices configured for the automated extraction or isolation of nucleic acids. Also provided are plungers for use in such devices and methods of sample processing. Systems for performing the described methods and employing the described plungers are also provided.

Sample processing devices, systems and methods

Aspects of the present disclosure include sample preparation cartridges including a frame that includes a plurality of wells integrated therewith, where the plurality of wells have a closed bottom and an open top. The frame further includes an opening within the frame having a reaction vessel (RV) or RV cap removably disposed therein, where the plurality of wells and the opening are linearly arranged relative to each other. Also provided are sample preparation cartridges that include a frame, two or more cartridge separation projections on a top side of the frame, and two or more cartridge separation projections on a bottom side of the frame. The cartridge separation projections separate the cartridge and a different cartridge when the cartridge and different cartridge are stacked. Methods of using the sample preparation cartridges, as well as nucleic acid sample preparation units that include the sample preparation cartridges, are also provided.

Sample preparation cartridges and methods for using same

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Jody L Keck