Luminex MAGPIX Hardware and Installation Manual - Manual (Page 54)

The hardware is shipped with a quick installation guide, a quick software user guide, a CD
containing both the software user manual and the hardware installation and user manual, and
a DVD containing the software.
Reagents
xMAP technology requires two kinds of reagents: common laboratory reagents and reagents
created especially for Luminex instruments.
CAUTION: Adhere to standard laboratory safety practices when handling
hazardous, toxic, or flammable reagents and chemicals. Contact
Luminex Technical Support when in doubt about compatibility of
cleaning and decontamination agents or materials.
xMAP Technology Reagents
• Drive Fluid (unit volume sufficient to run eight 96-well plates)
• MAGPIX Calibration Kit (to normalize the CL1 and CL2 classification channels and the
RP1 reporter channel parameters)
• MAGPIX Performance Verification Kit (to verify system integrity associated with the CL1
and CL2 classification channels, the RP1 reporter channel, and the system fluidics)
CAUTION: Protect MAGPIX calibration and verification reagents from light
at all times to avoid photo bleaching of the microspheres.
WARNING: Luminex Drive Fluid contains ProClin ® as a preservative. This
can cause allergic reactions in some people. Additional
information is available in the Drive Fluid MSDS.
MAGPIX is shipped with a 2-pack of Drive Fluid. A MAGPIX Calibration Kit and a MAGPIX
Performance Verification Kit are shipped separately.
Required Laboratory Reagents
• 10 - 20% household bleach solution
• 70% isopropanol or 70% ethanol solution
• 0.1N NaOH
• Sporicidin ® Disinfectant
• Mild detergent
• Distilled water
WARNING: Isopropanol and ethanol are flammable liquids. Keep them away
from heat, open flames, and sparks in a well-ventilated area.
Remove them from the instrument when they are not in use.
Subsystems
MAGPIX includes four subsystems: electronic, fluidic, mechanical and optical.
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