Array assay devices and methods of using the same

摘要

Array assay devices and methods for using the same in array based assays are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a bottom surface (32), a substrate receiving element (1) and a compression element (72) for holding the bottom surface (32) in a fixed position relative to a substrate (110) received by the receiving element (1). The subject invention also includes methods for performing an array assay. In the subject methods, a subject device (10) is provided and a substrate (110) having at least one array (112) is placed in the receiving element (1). The bottom surface (32) of the device (10) is compressed by the compression element (72) so as to fix its position relative to the substrate (110) and a sample is contacted to the at least one array (112). The subject invention also includes kits which include the subject devices.