Patent ID: 6022700
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: B01J,B01L,C40B,G01N

Abstract:
A method for preparing a biological sample for microscopy, comprising:(a) providing a biological sample preparation device comprising:(i) a substantially planar substrate having a top and a bottom surface; and,(ii) a plurality of biological support members projecting away from said top surface of said substrate and being arranged in an ordered array, each of said members having first and second ends, said first end having a surface effective for attachment of a biological sample thereto, and said second end connected to said top surface of said substrate at a predetermined angle;(b) attaching a biological sample to said first end of each of said members;(c) preparing said biological sample for microscopy by contacting said first ends with a series of reagents effective to visualize said biological sample by microscopy;(d) contacting said first ends that have said biological sample thereon with a medium; and,(e) visualizing said biological samples with a lens of a microscope.