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(57) Abstract: An apparatus and method for isolating nucleic acids comprises an addition station (2200, 2500) for adding a sample onto a solid support in a container (2424) using a pump or a vacuum source; A fluid station (2420) for removing contaminants using a centrifuge, pump or vacuum source, and a sample collection station (2800) for separating nucleic acids from the support using a centrifuge, pump or vacuum source. use. |