Luminex xPONENT for MAGPIX - Manual (Page 88)

FIGURE 36. Settings Tab
Name and description boxes - Type the name and description in the appropriate box.
Acquisition Settings:
• Volume - This is the volume the instrument will aspirate into the system for analysis. Type
the desired sample volume in microliters. Use values from 10 to 200 µl. To avoid air intake,
add at least 25 µl to the sample well in addition to the sample size. The default value is 50
µl.
• XY heater - Select Enabled to enable the XY heater. In the box type the desired value in
degrees Celsius. The temperature range is 35 to 60° C.
CAUTION: Acquiring data before the heater has reached the proper
temperature can compromise test results.
• Plate name - The name assigned to the plate. You can select a different plate from the list.
• Sample wash - Select this option for assays without a final wash step prior to reading the
plate on the instrument. This automatically washes each sample within the instrument.
Final washes are required for proper analysis.
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