Inventors:
Athanasios C. Daftsios - Ann Arbor MI
International Classification:
C12M 100
Abstract:
An extraction rack assembly for liquid/liquid extraction includes a rack member (12) having a plurality of bores (14) for supporting a plurality of tubes in an upright position and a rack cover (24). The rack cover (24) includes arms (30, 32) extending therefrom which lock a sealing surface (38) against the open ends (26) of tubes (16) supported by the rack member (12) while applying a force on the sealing surface (38) of the cover member (24) for perfecting a sealing engagement against the open ends (26) of the tubes (16). The tubes are shaken and centrifuged without being removed from the device.