Integrated micro array system and methods therefor

摘要

Various methods are provided for an integrated micro array system ( 100 ) that allows fully automated sample processing and detection/quantification of nucleic acid and protein samples in a single analytical device, which may be configured to communicate data to a person other than the person operating the device. The integrated micro array system has a housing ( 110 ) in which robotics assembly ( 120 ) controls motion of automatic pipette ( 124 ) and second actuator ( 122 ) that control motion of the automatic actuator ( 123 ). Fluidics station ( 130 ) includes a plurality of multi-reagent packs ( 132 ). Sample station ( 140 ) comprises a plurality of sample vessels ( 142 ). Pipette tip storage area ( 150 ) and magazine holder ( 160 ) that includes a plurality of magazine ( 162 ). The system also comprise of a sample processing platform ( 170 ), a stringency station ( 181 ), and optical detector ( 180 ), and a data transfer device ( 190 ).