Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Factor
Spotting
Affymetrix
Source of Variability
Mechanical Pin Positioning
Mask Positioning
Bonding of cDNA to Slide
Mask Fenestrations
Reagent Purity
Reagent Purity
Environment
Environment
Repeatability
Moderate/Low
High
Layout Design Time
Low
High
Analysis Possible
Qualitative
Quantitative
Inter-Array Variability
High
Low
Modification Time
Low
High
Intellectual Property
Public Domain
Proprietary
