Patent ID: 7169602
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: B01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A sample substrate for use in biological testing, comprising: a first member defining a plurality of sample wells for containing a sample to be tested; and a second member including a plurality of sample well closure elements, each sample well closure element being movable with respect to a remainder of the second member, the second member being movable with respect to the first member from an uncovered position, wherein the plurality of sample wells is uncovered, to a covered position, wherein the plurality of sample wells is substantially covered by the second member, at least one of the plurality of sample well closure elements configured to substantially seal a corresponding sample well when the second member is in the covered position, by moving the at least one of the plurality of closure elements from a first predetermined position to a second predetermined position, and at least one reservoir in fluid communication with the at least one of the plurality of sample wells.