Luminex xPONENT 3.1 Rev 2 (IVD) - Manual (Page 7)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................1
Software Packages ......................................................................................................................................1
About this Guide ..........................................................................................................................................1
Warnings, Notes and Symbols ....................................................................................................................2
General Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................3
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 ...............................................................................................................................................6
Plates ....................................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Touring the Software .........................................................................................7
Log In ...........................................................................................................................................................7
Help .............................................................................................................................................................7
Log Off .........................................................................................................................................................7
Exit ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Screen Elements .........................................................................................................................................8
System Monitor ............................................................................................................................................9
Home .........................................................................................................................................................10
Samples .....................................................................................................................................................12
Create Sample Tab .............................................................................................................................13
Batches ......................................................................................................................................................14
Batches Tab ........................................................................................................................................14
Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol ....................................................................................15
Results .......................................................................................................................................................26
Current Batch Tab ...............................................................................................................................26
Saved Batches Tab .............................................................................................................................30
LIS Results Tab ...................................................................................................................................36
Reports Tab .........................................................................................................................................37
Protocols ....................................................................................................................................................39
Protocols Tab ......................................................................................................................................39
Stds & Ctrls Tab ..................................................................................................................................41
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................44
Auto Maint Tab ....................................................................................................................................45
Lot Management Tab ..........................................................................................................................46
Cmds & Routines Tab .........................................................................................................................47
Probe and Heater Tab .........................................................................................................................50
System Info Tab ..................................................................................................................................51
System Status Tab ..............................................................................................................................53
Schedule Tab ......................................................................................................................................55
Support Utility Tab ...............................................................................................................................55
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