A method for labeling an object, which is effective when multiple types of
labels are given as necessary even to a very small object such as a fine
particulate substrate for use in fixation of biological substances such
as probe molecules or nucleic acid primers that are used for a bioassay
is provided. Further, an object given the labels is provided. Multiple
types of labels can be given as necessary even to very small objects by
using materials for labeling prepared in accordance with the composition
condition of contained atoms corresponding to at least binary system
n-digit numerical value information using a plurality of types (n types)
of atoms selected beforehand as part of materials constituting the
object, and presence/absence of the selected individual atoms contained
or the level of the contents thereof. Further, the bioassay can be
performed by the object labeled by the labeling method.