Assay apparatus and method using microfluidic arrays
CA 2521999 A1 · Owner: Brenan, Colin J. H. · Inventors: Katz, Arrin; Ellis, Robert; Linton, John
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A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis. The system includes a pair of parallel covers (22 23), at least one of which is , light transmissive of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top (22) and of which pair the other forms a bottom (23). A frame (21) is disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers an interior volume , (24). The frame and the covers are associated with one another to form a case the case being substantially tight to liquids. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness and a plurality of through-holes , running …
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