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A microarray scanning system for conducting experiments on a planar substrate includes an apparatus for translating the secured substrate in two axes, the substrate having at least one fiducial mark on the planar substrate as a means for positioning and aligning the substrate for subsequent spot pla

A microarray scanning system for conducting experiments on a planar substrate includes an apparatus for translating the secured substrate in two axes, the substrate having at least one fiducial mark on the planar substrate as a means for positioning and aligning the substrate for subsequent spot placement, analysis, or comparison procedures. The at least one fiducial mark is deposited at a predetermined position relative to the at least one location of a corresponding microarray of test spots or samples.

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1. A microarray sample suitable for use in a microarray analyzer, said microarray sample comprising:a planar substrate comprising a sample surface; a plurality of target spots disposed on said sample surface at at least one location; and a fiducial mark disposed on said sample surface, said fiducial

1. A microarray sample suitable for use in a microarray analyzer, said microarray sample comprising:a planar substrate comprising a sample surface; a plurality of target spots disposed on said sample surface at at least one location; and a fiducial mark disposed on said sample surface, said fiducial mark located at a predetermined position relative to the at least one location of said plurality of target spots.