SAMPLE HOLDER WITH A WELL HAVING A WICKING PROMOTER

摘要

Sample holding system, including methods and apparatus, including a holder defining a well having a wicking promoter that encourages flow of a sample to the bottom of the well. Methods of making and using the holder are also disclosed. A device for holding a sample of small volume is provided. The device may comprise a holder including an upper member attached to a lower member to form a well having a side wall and a floor. The side wall may be created by a wicking impediment conceptually dividing the well into an upper region and a lower region. The well may include a wicking promoter adapted to encourage a sample to wick from the upper region to the lower region.