This data sheet lists the specifications of the glass on which the active microarray is printed, and the region in which the microarray may be scanned.
The document describes the integrated solution approach of Agilent Technologies, linking microarrays, scanners, and Feature Extraction software. It specifically details the requirements for glass slides used in this system.
Key specifications include dimensions for both Agilent and non-Agilent glass slides (1 inch wide by 3 inches long), thickness tolerances, and restrictions such as no mirrored slides. Additionally, it defines permitted bar code types (Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, CODABAR) and placement rules for non-Agilent microarrays.
| Glass Width | 1-inch (25.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Glass Length | 3-inch (76.2 mm) |
| Glass Thickness | 1mm (-0.1 mm, +0.2 mm) |
| Permitted Bar Codes | Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, and CODABAR |
| Glass Quality Requirement | High quality with low intrinsic fluorescence |
No, mirrored slides are not permitted.
The scanner requires a piece of glass that is 1-inch wide and 3-inch long.
The glass must be exactly 1 mm thick.
No, mirrored slides are not allowed.