Rossier, JoelReymond, FredericLee, HyeBai, XiaoxiaGirault, Hubert2015-09-222015-09-222015-09-222006https://infoscience.epfl.ch/handle/20.500.14299/118543An apparatus for manipulating fluid samples comprises a micro-chip device having first and second covered channels, each channel having openings at both ends. The channels intersect to form a common intersection. Three of the openings of the channels are connected to a multi-port valve to control pressure in the device.patentUS7037417US200213004425208382