This document describes the bar code and glass specifications of Agilent G2565BA microarray scanner
The Agilent G2565BA Microarray Scanner is designed to read Agilent Microarrays as well as most common glass slides. This document details the specific requirements for the glass on which the active microarray is printed and the region in which the microarray may be scanned.
The scanner utilizes unique slide holders designed to accept a 1-inch by 3-inch nominal piece of glass. To guarantee performance, Agilent specifies strict tolerances for glass width, length, and thickness, as well as requirements regarding surface quality and fluorescence. Additionally, the document outlines permitted barcode types and placement instructions for non-Agilent microarrays.
| Glass Width | 1-inch (25.4 mm, -0.45 mm, or +0.70 mm) |
|---|---|
| Glass Length | 3-inch (76.2 mm, -1.4 mm, or +0.25 mm) |
| Glass Thickness | 1mm (1 mm -0.1 mm, or +0.2 mm) |
| Permitted Bar Codes | Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, and CODABAR |
Glass properties can impact the performance of the Agilent G2565BA system.
No, mirrored slides are not allowed.