Can I leave a heliX® chip inside the heliX® instrument (e.g. after an overnight measurement)? A Can I leave a heliX® chip inside the heliX® instrument (e.g. after an overnight measurement)? Yes, that is possible, since the chip surface will be submerged in running buffer after your assay. In between assays, however, we recommend storing the dried chip at -20°C to increase longevity. Category: Instrument and Chip Handling