Sample preparation device and method particularly useful for large volume
capture and small volume elution. The device comprising a manifold, a
sample holder or reservoir, and a filter unit containing chromatography
media such that a filtration path is established between the sample
holder, the filter unit and the manifold. Upon subjecting the sample in
the sample holder to a driving force such as vacuum, the sample flows
through the chromatography media in the filter unit. Molecules of
interest bind to the media and any unwanted molecules can be washed under
vacuum mode. Elution can then be carried out by removing the filter unit
and subjecting the media to a driving force such as vacuum or
centrifugation. In another embodiment, molecules of interest can be
eluted into a low volume centrifugal spinner directly in the manifold.