Array Design
Once we have received your design files and PO confirmation, Affymetrix will begin the design of your custom array. Affymetrix will run a series of quality control checks on your sequence and determine the amount of homology contained within the design. When complete, Affymetrix will send you a Design Proposal to confirm the sequence that you have submitted and describe any probes which have the potential for cross hybridization..

Design Proposal
You will be asked to review the Design Proposal and either accept the proposal or request specific changes be made to the design. Once you have reviewed and accepted the Design Proposal, Affymetrix will design your photolithographic masks and manufacture your arrays.

PLEASE NOTE: You must approve the Design Proposal before Affymetrix can begin the manufacturing process.

Design Complete
Upon completing the mask design, we will send you a "Design Complete" message. This message signifies that chip design is complete and your arrays will be manufactured, quality control tested, and shipped to you. No changes to your design can be made after this stage. We send this series of communications so you are aware of the status of your array as it moves through the design process.