Abstract:
Methods of partition-based analysis. In an exemplary method, a device having a port fluidically connected to a chamber may be selected. A sample-containing fluid may be placed into the port. The sample-containing fluid may be moved from the port to the chamber. Partitions of the sample-containing fluid may be formed. A monolayer of the partitions in the chamber may be created. At least a portion of the monolayer may be imaged.
Abstract:
System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for forming emulsions. In an exemplary method of generating droplets, a device may be selected that includes a plurality of emulsion-formation units each including a sample well, a continuous-phase well, a droplet well, and a channel network that fluidically interconnects the wells and creates a droplet-generation region. A discrete volume of sample-containing fluid may be placed into the sample well of each emulsion-formation unit, and a discrete volume of continuous-phase fluid into the continuous-phase well of each emulsion-formation unit. Pressure may be applied to the device with a fluidics assembly after the step of placing, such that the plurality of emulsion-formation units generate droplets in parallel with one another. A pressure signal may be detected from the fluidics assembly. Application of the pressure may be stopped when the pressure signal indicates that a sample well is empty.
Abstract:
System, including methods, apparatus, and compositions, for performing a multiplexed digital assay of at least three targets. In an exemplary method, partitions may be formed each including a portion of a same sample. The sample may include a first target that is a reference sequence, a second target that is a variant sequence from a gene of interest, and a third target that is a normal sequence from the gene of interest. The target may be amplified in the partitions and amplification data may be collected. A level of the second target may be determined. A copy number of the third target may be determined from a level of the first target and a level of the third target.
Abstract:
Devices and methods for generating droplets. An exemplary device comprises a substantially planar base portion including a bottom surface having a plurality of microfluidic channels formed therein as recessed regions of the bottom surface. The device also comprises a plurality of protrusions projecting from a top surface of the base portion and each formed integrally with the base portion. The device further comprises a sample well, a carrier well, and a droplet well. Each well has an upper portion created by one of the protrusions. A cover layer is attached to the bottom surface of the base portion and seals a bottom side of each microfluidic channel.
Abstract:
System, including methods, apparatus, and compositions, for performing a multiplexed digital assay of at least three targets. In an exemplary method, partitions may be formed each including a portion of a same sample. The sample may include a first target that is a reference sequence, a second target that is a variant sequence from a gene of interest, and a third target that is a normal sequence from the gene of interest. The target may be amplified in the partitions and amplification data may be collected. A level of the second target may be determined. A copy number of the third target may be determined from a level of the first target and a level of the third target.
Abstract:
Methods of partition-based analysis. In an exemplary method, a device having a port fluidically connected to a chamber may be selected. A sample-containing fluid may be placed into the port. The sample-containing fluid may be moved from the port to the chamber. Partitions of the sample-containing fluid may be formed. A monolayer of the partitions in the chamber may be created. At least a portion of the monolayer may be imaged.