A multi-slide assembly includes various components that alone or in
combination facilitate testing of test samples with minimal manipulation
of assay components. Moreover, the various device components permit
centrifugation, culturing and analysis of each test sample to be performed
in the same assembly. A frame retains a plurality of reaction vessel
assemblies between a pair of opposing channels that are configured to
slidably receive the opposing ends of each reaction vessel assembly. A
strip cap seals the openings in each reaction vessel using cap members
having sealing rings circumscribing the external walls thereof to form
compression seals with internal walls of the reaction vessels.
Furthermore, in a method of making a multi-well slide assembly, an
ultrasonic welding process removably bonds a plurality of wells to a slide
plate to provide an adequate seal therebetween during centrifugation, yet
still enable separation thereof by an operator.
