Luminex xPONENT 3.1 Rev 2 - Manual (Page 10)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................1
Software Packages ......................................................................................................................................1
About this Guide ..........................................................................................................................................1
Warnings, Notes and Symbols ....................................................................................................................2
General Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................2
Biological Samples ................................................................................................................................3
Bead Handling .......................................................................................................................................3
Bead Concentration ...............................................................................................................................4
Repetitive xMAP Bead Measurements ..................................................................................................4
Classification and Reporter Fluorochromes ..........................................................................................4
Sample Volume .....................................................................................................................................5
Sample Dilution .....................................................................................................................................5
Reagents ...............................................................................................................................................5
Gating ....................................................................................................................................................5
Plates ....................................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Touring the Software .........................................................................................7
Log In ...........................................................................................................................................................7
Help .............................................................................................................................................................7
Log Off .........................................................................................................................................................8
Exit ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Screen Elements .........................................................................................................................................8
System Monitor ..........................................................................................................................................10
Home .........................................................................................................................................................11
Samples .....................................................................................................................................................13
Samples Tab .......................................................................................................................................13
Create Sample Tab .............................................................................................................................14
Batches ......................................................................................................................................................15
Batches Tab ........................................................................................................................................15
Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol ....................................................................................16
Create a New Batch From a New Protocol .........................................................................................20
Create a New Multi-Batch ...................................................................................................................28
Results .......................................................................................................................................................30
Current Batch Tab ...............................................................................................................................31
Saved Batches Tab ...................................................................................................................................35
Results Tab .........................................................................................................................................39
Settings Tab ........................................................................................................................................40
Log Tab ...............................................................................................................................................40
Sample Details Tab .............................................................................................................................41
LIS Results Tab .........................................................................................................................................42
Reports Tab ...............................................................................................................................................43
Protocols ....................................................................................................................................................46
Protocols Tab ......................................................................................................................................46
Stds & Ctrls Tab ..................................................................................................................................56
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................59
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