9 Scientific apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, sample preparation device, in particular for research, development and examination purposes as well as laboratory equipment, namely, sample preparation device, analytical instruments, namely, bio-separation device for sample preparation, modification and manipulation of cells as well as for the performance of marking, separation, isolation, purification and/or analytical methods for biopolymers, in particular nucleic acids, proteins, macro molecules and biologically active substances; automated laboratory equipment, namely, sample preparation devices in the nature of integrated molecular platforms and combined dispenser, separator, extractor, mixer and measuring apparatuses and instruments comprising holders for cartridges, fluid control elements, thermal control elements for heating and cooling, linear actuator for valve control, pressure sensor used to record fluidic pressure and produce data; downloadable computer software, downloadable computer programs and downloadable associated instruction manuals for use in sample preparation, modification and manipulation of cells as well as for the performance of marking, separation, isolation, purification, amplification and/or analytical methods for biopolymers, in particular nucleic acids, proteins, macro molecules and biologically active substance; downloadable computer software, downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer firmware all for use in controlling processes, inputting, analyzing, modifying, transferring, displaying, reporting and storing data and results