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The invention includes a filtration apparatus for processing a plurality of fluid samples into sample wells is provided. In one embodiment, the filtration apparatus includes a purification tray and a sample well tray with a plurality of sample wells. The purification tray includes a filter plate hav

The invention includes a filtration apparatus for processing a plurality of fluid samples into sample wells is provided. In one embodiment, the filtration apparatus includes a purification tray and a sample well tray with a plurality of sample wells. The purification tray includes a filter plate having a plurality of columns with discharge openings at the bottom thereof, at least one filter positioned in the columns of the filter plate for filtering the fluid samples as they pass therethrough, a heat plate positioned adjacent the columns of the filter plate, and a vent plate positioned below the heat plate. The heat plate is configured for transferring heat to the columns of the filter plate. The vent plate includes vents for permitting aerosols from the sample wells of the sample well tray to escape. A sample well tray with a plurality of the sample wells is positioned so that the sample wells align with the discharge openings of the filter plate columns to receive the liquid sample therein.

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1. A filtration apparatus for processing a plurality of fluid samples, comprising:a purification tray, said purification tray comprising: a filter plate having a plurality of columns with discharge openings at the bottom thereof, a plurality of filters aligning with the columns of the filter plate,

1. A filtration apparatus for processing a plurality of fluid samples, comprising:a purification tray, said purification tray comprising: a filter plate having a plurality of columns with discharge openings at the bottom thereof, a plurality of filters aligning with the columns of the filter plate, and a vent plate including flow obstructions; and a sample well tray having a plurality of sample wells aligned with the columns of the filter plate for receiving fluid from the discharge openings, wherein the vent plate is positioned in a space between the filter plate and the sample well tray, the vent plate flow obstructions positioned adjacent said sample wells for limiting cross-contamination between sample wells, the flow obstructions defining at least one discrete flow path for permitting aerosols from a sample well to pass therethrough out of the respective sample well.