PCR
The LLNL module is a 4-color, real-time flow-through PCR
device. A CDR was held at LLNL last May, and
a final design for the production modules was completed. The
first production unit has been fabricated, assembled, and checked
out electronically. The next step is to test it thermally
and optically, including running PCR reactions. The
LLNL team has parts in hand for the four production modules
for MBARI, but they are waiting on assembly until testing of
the first module is completed. The same group has submitted
a record of invention to the LLNL intellectual property office
for the electronics design, mechanical design, and software
of the PCR module. |
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| Some of the major components of the prototype ESP flow-though
PCR module developed at LLNL (as shown Feb 07). Bottom
left to right: heater module, U.S. quarter for scale, analog
board, digital board. Top: enclosure. |
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Last updated:
Feb. 04, 2009