CPC B01F 29/30 (2022.01) [B01F 33/251 (2022.01); B01F 35/53 (2022.01); B01F 35/5312 (2022.01); B65D 1/46 (2013.01); C12M 47/06 (2013.01); C12N 1/066 (2013.01); C12Q 1/686 (2013.01); C12Q 1/6816 (2013.01); G01N 27/745 (2013.01); G01N 33/492 (2013.01); B01F 2215/0431 (2013.01); B65D 2221/00 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method of lysing cells in a liquid sample, said method comprising:
(a) providing liquid in a container comprising: (i) an interior chamber with a central axis, (ii) a top comprising an opening, and (iii) a substantially circular cross section or a substantially polygonal cross section, wherein the surface of said interior chamber comprises one or more substantially linear protrusions substantially parallel to said central axis, and wherein said liquid comprises rigid particles and cells; and
(b) agitating said liquid in said container,
wherein said agitation is of a sufficient force and duration to lyse said cells.
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