METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING AN ASSAY

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for conducting an immunoassay. In particular, the present invention relates to a rotatable platform which can be used for conducting an immunoassay, in particular multi-step assays. The present invention provides a rotatable platform adapted to immobilise a first binding partner in one or more discrete areas on a surface of the platform, wherein the first binding partner is selected from an antigen and an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof. The method includes binding or immobilising the first binding partner to one or more discrete areas on a surface of the platform and sequentially dispensing onto each discrete area from a point external of the platform a series of reagents, wherein after one or more or all of said dispensing steps said platform is rotated such that any residual or unreacted reagent is substantially centrifugally removed from each discrete area. The invention also relates to apparatus, a kit and the use of the rotatable platform for conducting an immunoassay.