Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 226)

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Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.2 x MAP Technology
signal Detectable measurement unit of the reporter molecule.
standards microspheres,
assay Assay standards are substances of know concentrations used to
derive a standard curve with which unknown samples and controls
are compared to determine their concentration or quantity. See
control microspheres, assay.
suspension Solution consisting of homogeneously dispersed microspheres in an
aqueous medium.
system controls Include the xMAP reporter and classification control microspheres.
They are used to verify the calibration of the Luminex 100 analyzer.
template A sequence of commands and predetermined settings defined by the
kit manufacturer.
verification The process using system controls to ensure the analyzer is
functioning properly with current calibration settings.
xMAP See Luminex xMAP microsphere set.