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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 17, 1997
Enrique Martinell Gisper-Sauch, Barcelona, ES;
Grupo Grifols, S.A., Partes del Valles, ES;
Abstract
The present invention provides a device for carrying out erythrocytic reactions, wherein the device includes a molded plate having multiple individual reaction compartments, each formed by an upper and lower chamber. The upper chamber is adapted to receive liquid for the first phase of the erythrocytic reaction which consists of dispensing reagents and samples, and the lower chamber contains a separating medium and reagents for the second phase of the reaction, wherein one or more products of the first phase are contacted with the contents of the lower chamber. The upper chamber communicates with the lower chamber through a narrow gap having a controlled width, such that the meniscus formed by surface tension prevents passage of the liquid in the upper chamber to the lower chamber, wherein centrifugation triggers the passage of liquid from one chamber to another.