Abstract An electrophoresis kit and system is provided wherein a base unit containing the electrodes and spaced apart buffer chambers and the test samples are contained in the bridges in a corresponding lid in contact with the buffer chambers. The test samples are poured into molding bridge chambers in the base unit, the lid placed thereon, transferring the test sample to the lid, and the lid replaced to make electrical contact with the spaced bridge chambers in the base. Registration means are provided for correctly positioning the lid with respect to the base for operation of the electrophoresis apparatus. The kit may assume a variety of shapes, such as rectangular or circular, and the entire assembly is preferably made of molded consumable plastic material so as to be disposable. The invention includes the method of assembly and operation of the electrophoresis unit.
The test kit set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said storage wells is provided with a pin member for creating a sample well in the test sample.
Claim 2
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The test kit set forth in claim 1 wherein said base member and said lid member are circular and said buffer chambers and associated electrodes comprise concentric areas within said base chamber.
Claim 3
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The test kit set forth in claim 1 wherein said base member and said lid member are of rectangular configuration and said buffer chambers are positioned on opposite sides of said base chamber.
Claim 4
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The test kit set forth in claim 1 wherein said registration means comprises tabs on each said base member and said lid member.
Claim 5
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The test kit set forth in claim 1 wherein said base member and lid member assembly is composed of combustible plastic material.
Claim 6
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The method of preparing a test kit unit for electrophoretic analysis comprising pouring a test sample into a storage well positioned between spaced buffer chambers in a base member, transferring said sample to a lid member mating with said base member and repositioning said lid member containing said sample on said base member in electrical contact with said buffer chambers.