SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOADING LIQUID SAMPLES

摘要

A sample loader for loading a liquid sample into a plurality of reaction sites within a substrate is provided. The sample loader includes a first blade, and a second blade coupled to the first blade. The sample loader further comprises a flow path between the first blade and second blade configured to dispense a liquid sample to a substrate including a plurality of reaction sites. Further, in various embodiments the liquid sample has an advancing contact angle of 85 +/- 15 degrees with the first and second blade. Furthermore, loading of the liquid sample dispensed from the flow path to the plurality of reaction sites may be based on capillary action. The first and second blade may dispense the liquid by laterally moving over the plurality of reaction sites, where a motor laterally moves the first and second blade.