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Step 2. detect lanes and bands – Bio-Rad Image Lab™ Software User Manual

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Step 2. Detect Lanes and Bands

To analyze the gel or blot, Image Lab must detect lanes and bands on the image.

Lanes are detected automatically, and then the background is subtracted

automatically. Refer to

Using the All Lanes and Single Lane Tools on page

122

for

details. Customize band detection with the following options.

To configure the lane and band detection settings

1.

Select the Lane and Band Detection checkbox in the left pane of the Protocol
Setup window.

2.

In the right pane, select one of the following lane and band detection options:

Low Band Detection Sensitivity — this option sets detection at a low

level (25) for images with more prominent bands. Faint bands are not

detected with this setting.

High Band Detection Sensitivity — this option sets detection at a higher

level (75) for images that are fainter. Extraneous bands can be removed

later, using the Band tools in the Analysis Tool Box. See

Lane and Bands

Tools on page

121

.

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