Methods for concurrently processing multiple biological chip assays by
providing a biological chip plate comprising a plurality of test wells,
each test well having a biological chip having a molecular probe array;
introducing samples into the test wells; subjecting the biological chip
plate to manipulation by a fluid handling device that automatically
performs steps to carry out reactions between target molecules in the
samples and probes; and subjecting the biological chip plate to a
biological chip plate reader that interrogates the probe arrays to detect
any reactions between target molecules and probes.