Luminex FLEXMAP 3D Hardware User Manual - Manual (Page 57)

Symptom Description Possible Problem Solution
xMAP
microspheres do
not form a
cohesive group
and are
somewhat
scattered. There is air in the
instrument. Verify the sample probe height. Use the
software to run a prime command three
times, an alcohol flush command twice,
then a wash command three times with
distilled water.
xMAP
microspheres are
widely scattered. The sheath fluid is
empty. Make sure there is sheath fluid in the
sheath container. Use the software to
run a prime command until all air is
pushed out of the instrument.
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