US Patent:
20110263461, Oct 27, 2011
Inventors:
Kumar KASTURY - San Jose CA, US
Aparna PALAPARTHI - San Jose CA, US
International Classification:
C40B 50/00
C40B 60/14
Abstract:
The present invention is directed methods for collecting and storing samples compatible for high throughput automation. The present invention is also directed to a device comprising: (a) a plate containing multiple wells, and (b) multiple rubber covers; wherein each rubber cover is (i) an integral part of the device, (ii) is on top of each well and individually seal each well, and (iii) has a pierceable area in the center of the cover. The device is suitable for collecting, storing, transporting, and tracking samples compatible for high throughput downstream automated processing.