Luminex 100 IS Developer Workbench Guide Version 2.3 - Manual (Page 8)

Luminex 100 IS Developer Workbench Guide Version 2.3
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General Guidelines
Bead Handling
Limitations • xMAP microspheres are susceptible to photobleaching;
photobleaching effects are cumulative. Minimize exposure of
xMAP microspheres to light during your development and
manufacturing phases to maintain product integrity.
• xMAP microspheres are hydrophobic in the aqueous medium
provided and will settle if left undisturbed. Resuspend prior to
dispensing.
• Do not use this product with strong organic solvents. For
information on specific compatibility, visit the Luminex
Technical Support website at www.luminexcorp.com. From the
main page, click Support, then FAQs.
Safety Precautions Reagents in this kit contain sodium azide as a preservative. Sodium
azide may react with lead and copper plumbing to form highly
explosive metal azides. On disposal, flush drains with generous
amount of cold water to prevent azide build-up. In addition, consult
the manual guideline “Safety Management No. CDC-22,
Decontamination of Laboratory Sink Drains to remove Azide salts”
(Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, George, April 30, 1976).
Handle Samples As If Capable of Transmitting An Infectious Agent.
All Samples should be regarded as potentially contaminated and
treated as if they were infectious. These samples should be handled
at the Biosafety Level 2 as recommended for any potentially
infectious human serum or blood specimen in the Center for Disease
Control/National Institutes of Health Manual, “Biosafety in
Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories” 1984.
Although this product does not contain hazardous or carcinogenic
components at toxic levels, it may be toxic if swallowed. Contact
with acids liberates toxic gases. If product comes in contact with
skin, wash immediately with copious amounts of water. In case of
accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately and
show this product label or container to your medical provider.
Material Safety Data Sheet available upon request.
Warning: The Luminex 100 IS analyzer contains dangerous
lasers. Do not open the instrument’s cover. Removing the
instrument cover voids the warranty. Be sure to read the Safety
Chapter in the Luminex 100 IS System Manual Version 2.3 before
proceeding.