Inventors:
Diane L. Kozwich - Englewood CO
John C. Gerdes - Denver CO
Assignee:
Xtrana, Inc. - Broomfield CO
International Classification:
C12P 1934
US Classification:
435 912, 435 6, 435 911, 4352872, 422 681, 422 69, 422 70, 536 231, 536 243, 536 2431, 536 2433
Abstract:
Self-contained devices are described that integrate nucleic acid extraction, specific target amplification and detection into a single device. This integration permits rapid and accurate nucleic acid sequence detection. The invention may be used, for example, in the screening for nucleic acid sequences which may be indicative of genetic defects or contagious diseases, as well as for monitoring efficacy in the treatment of contagious diseases.