| abstract |
A system is described herein, in accordance with an embodiment, that includes a cartridge housing and a hollow transfer module. The cartridge housing further includes at least one sample inlet, a plurality of storage chambers, a plurality of reaction chambers, and a fluidic network. The fluidic network is designed to connect the at least one sample inlet, a portion of the plurality of storage chambers, and a portion of the plurality of reaction chambers to a plurality of first ports located on an inner surface of the cartridge housing. The hollow transfer module includes a plurality of second ports along an exterior surface of the transfer module that open into a central chamber within the transfer module. The transport module is designed to move laterally within the cartridge housing. The lateral movement of the transfer module aligns at least a portion of the first plurality of ports with at least a portion of the second plurality of ports. |