Array assay devices and methods of using the same

Abstract

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, a substrate receiving element and a compression element for holding the bottom surface in a fixed position relative to a substrate received by the receiving element. The subject invention also includes methods for performing an array assay. In the subject methods, a subject device is provided and a substrate having at least one array is placed in the receiving element. The bottom surface of the device is compressed by the compression element so as to fix its position relative to the substrate and a sample is contacted to the at least one array. The subject invention also includes kits which include the subject devices.

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