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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2002
Lawrence R. Shea, Charlotte, NC (US);
Douglas G. Summers, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Richard O. Hilson, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Lawrence R. Shea, Charlotte, NC (US);
Douglas G. Summers, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Richard O. Hilson, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Agilent Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
Array assay devices and methods for using the same in array based assays are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a base dimensioned to hold a substrate having at least one array, a cover dimensioned to cover the substrate and a snap-fit for holding the cover and the base together to enclose a space between the base and the cover. The subject invention also includes methods for performing an array assay. In the subject methods, a subject device is provided and a substrate having at least one array is positioned on the base. The snap-fit is engaged to hold the cover and the base together to enclose a space between the base and the cover. Next, a sample is contacted with the at least one array and an array assay is performed. The subject invention also includes kits which include the subject devices.