Where do I get the design file for an Agilent array?
The layout of each Agilent microarray is described in a “design file” which is needed for loading Agilent-format microarray data into analysis software such as MeV or Agilent CGH Analytics. Download The Agilent array design files can be obtained from Agilent. You will need a microarray bar code to download the design file. The bar code number of each array is a 12-digit number (typically beginning with “251…”) that is embedded in the names of your Agilent microarray data files. You can also find the barcode number in the header of the .txt format Agilent data file. The barcode should be on row 3, directly beneath a cell with the word “FeatureExtractor_Barcode”. If the data file is opened in Excel, the barcode is usually in cell T3. Formats The design files are available in several different formats. The format you need depends on which analysis software you use.
