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Bio-Rad Bio-Plex System Validation and Calibration Tools User Manual

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Section 3
Specifications

General specifications for the validation kit are listed below. Certain specifications
for the Bio-Plex validation kit may differ from lot to lot. For a complete listing of the
current specifications, please refer to the package insert provided with your
validation kit.

Parameter Specification

Optics Validation

DD mean

See insert

CL1 mean

See insert

CL1 CV% (Coefficient of Variable)

3–7%

CL2 mean

See insert

CL2 CV%

4–8%

RP1 mean

See insert

RP1 CV%

5–10%

Fluidics Validation

% carryover

< or = 4.0%

Reporter Validation

Dynamic range

4.15–4.28

Linearity >0.995
Slope of response

0.0593–0.0799

Accuracy of response

>90%

Sensitivity <200

MESF

Classify Validation

Classify Bead 34, 38, 54, 73, 77

>80.0%

DD Efficiency

% Efficiency

> or = 75%

Section 4
Storage and Handling

The Bio-Plex validation kit beads are stable if stored at 4°C protected from light.
When using the Bio-Plex validation kit, remove beads from 4°C storage and
dispense into the MCV plate. Return to 4°C storage immediately following use to
preserve shelf life. All components are guaranteed for 6 months from the date of
purchase when stored as specified in this manual.

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