CPC C12M 23/12 (2013.01) [B01L 3/5085 (2013.01); B01L 3/50857 (2013.01); C12M 23/22 (2013.01); C12N 5/0068 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0829 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0858 (2013.01); B01L 2300/10 (2013.01); C12N 2533/00 (2013.01); C12N 2535/10 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. An apparatus, comprising:
a substrate having a planar array of conical-shaped depressions, wherein each depression is defined by an upper opening, a concave side wall and a bottom surface,
wherein the substrate further comprises a network of channels that are arranged in a grid-like structure and are interconnected to form a continuous path through the substrate, wherein the channels are disposed around each depression of said array of depressions to form a dedicated moat for each depression; and
a tray, wherein said substrate is configured to be inserted into said tray.
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