We synthesize our microarrays on high quality microscope slides. For uniform hybridization and enhanced scanner image quality, we use only low-background glass slides polished to atomic flatness (±20 angstroms). Their precise physical dimension (25 ± 0.2 mm x 76 ± 0.3 mm x 0.940 mm ± 0.025 mm) is compatible with all major brands of slide microarray scanners.

Hybridization and Washing

We have successfully tested our slides in various systems, from simple hybridization under a coverslip in a humid chamber to sophisticated hybridization and washing stations. Our slides are even compatible with Agilent hybridization cassettes and gasket slides for increased versatility.

Scanning

Our slides can be read by any scanner accepting microscope slides, including autoloader scanners. Slides have a printed label with a barcode for easy tracking.