Abstract:
A device and a process for isolating nucleic acids by lysing intact cells and removing nucleic acids emerging from the lysed cells by the following steps:a) the cells are immobilized in a porous matrix, with the size of matrix voids being in the range of the type of cell to be lysed;b) the cells are lysed;c) the nucleic acids are fixated on the matrix surface, and subsequentlyd) are eluted.
Abstract:
A device (10) for separating liquid samples has a sample container (12), bottom wall (20) of which has an outlet opening (22) provided therein. The outlet opening (22) is joined by an outlet spout (24) extending in the axial direction of the sample container (12). On bottom wall (20) there is a separation layer (28). Below sample container (12), a collecting container (32) is arranged abutting sample container (12) such that an exchange of air between the interior of the collecting chamber (32) and the environment is possible, yet an escape of liquid is largely inhibited. The contact surface between collecting chamber (32) and sample container (12) and end (26) of the outlet spout (24) through which the liquid is discharged, are axially spaced apart.