| abstract |
The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for conducting an assay. In particular, the present invention relates to a rotating platform that can be used to conduct a test, in particular multi-stage tests. The present invention provides a rotating platform adapted to immobilize a first binder associated in one or more separate areas on the surface of said platform, or to selectively immobilize a second binder associated in one or more separate areas on the surface of said platform. The invention also relates to methods, apparatus, equipment and the use of the turntable to conduct a test. In particular, the invention has been developed primarily for use in nucleic acid sequencing by pyrosequencing, however the invention is not limited to this field. |