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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2014
Applicant:
The Regents of the University of California, Oakland, CA (US);
Inventors:
Amy E. Herr, Oakland, CA (US);
Dohyun Kim, Albany, CA (US);
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California, Oakland, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01L 3/00 (2006.01); G01N 27/447 (2006.01); G01N 33/68 (2006.01); G01N 33/543 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01L 3/502753 (2013.01); B01L 3/50273 (2013.01); G01N 27/44791 (2013.01); G01N 33/54306 (2013.01); G01N 33/6803 (2013.01); G01N 33/6842 (2013.01); B01L 3/502707 (2013.01); B01L 3/502715 (2013.01); B01L 2200/0652 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0636 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0816 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0819 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0864 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0867 (2013.01); B01L 2400/0406 (2013.01); B01L 2400/0415 (2013.01); B01L 2400/0421 (2013.01); B01L 2400/0672 (2013.01); G01N 2550/00 (2013.01); Y10T 436/255 (2015.01); Y10T 436/25375 (2015.01);
Abstract
Microfluidic devices and methods for using the same are provided. Aspects of the invention include microfluidic devices that include a separation medium and a pan-capture binding medium. The microfluidic devices are configured to subject a sample to two or more directionally distinct electric fields. Also provided are methods of using the devices as well as systems and kits that include the devices. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic and validation assays.