Method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in a sample

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PATENT NO 8440429
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12241353

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An automated method for preparing and amplifying a sequence contained in a nucleic acid present in a sample, the nucleic acid being prepared in a receptacle that is part of a unit that includes a plurality of receptacles and holds a removable contact-limiting element for aspirating a fluid component of the sample from the receptacle.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ammann,, Kelly G Longmont, US 1 0
Burns,, Ralph E Boulder, US 1 0
Hansberry,, Ernest V Evergreen, US 1 0
Horner,, Glenn A Boulder, US 1 0
Jakub,, Cheryl A Golden, US 1 0
Kling,, John E San Diego, US 1 0
Nieglos,, Donald J Superior, US 1 0
Schneider,, Robert E Erie, US 1 0
Smith,, Robert J Louisville, US 1 0

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