Various methods are provided for an integrated micro array system (100)
that allows fully automated sample processing and
detection/quantification of nucleic acid and protein samples in a single
analytical device, which may be configured to communicate data to a
person other than the person operating the device. The integrated micro
array system has a housing (110) in which robotics assembly (120)
controls motion of automatic pipette (124) and second actuator (122) that
control motion of the automatic actuator (123). Fluidics station (130)
includes a plurality of multi-reagent packs (132). Sample station (140)
comprises a plurality of sample vessels (142). Pipette tip storage area
(150) and magazine holder (160) that includes a plurality of magazine
(162). The system also comprise of a sample processing platform (170), a
stringency station (181), and optical detector (180), and a data transfer
device (190).