Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), a provider of clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions, has published a whitepaper entitled '10 essential questions to ask your microarray service provider'.
The document, which is available to download via OGT's website, suggests the 10 most important questions a researcher should ask when identifying which microarray service best meets their experimental requirements.
Each service provider is different, offering varying levels of experience, with some catering for many different applications and others dedicated to specific areas.
This often includes the ability to offer consultancy on various aspects of a study, such as suggesting ways to optimise array and experiment design, sample screening processes and data analysis.
In addition, providers use a variety of array platforms and quality control methods, each affecting their suitability for project requirements.
These factors are important when deciding on the best service provider to utilise.
The whitepaper is intended to help researchers to make better-informed decisions when it comes to choosing a microarray service provider.
