DNA array reader test slides

Kenneth Williams (Kenneth.Williams@yale.edu)
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 10:17:48 -0400

We are trying to obtain perhaps 5 identical "test" slides that could be
used to make at least a somewhat objective comparison of that number of
different, commercially available array readers. If anyone knows of a
source for a suitable test slides (that are preferably already hybridized
and from a well characterized system that are "ready to read) that are
reasonably priced or any lab involved in this technology would be willing
to prepare a set of slides for us - again, at reasonable price, please
reply to kenneth.williams@yale.edu

Due to possible problems with photo-bleaching, we believe it best to use
slides that have not already been "read" but would like to hear also from
others whether or not this is a concern. That is, does the response change
significantly upon reading slides multiple times?

Also, if anyone has comparative data like this already I would certainly
appreciate it if you would be willing to share the results with me.

Thanks very much,

Ken Williams