Bio-Rad Microplate Manager Software - Manual (Page 65)

Producing Reports
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Running Spectra Assays (xMark only)
1. Select File > Instrument Setup, Spectra Reading Mode.
2. Enter desired wavelength range and increment interval.
3. Enter desired starting and ending Well Range values.
4. Click Start Read.
5. Click the Raw Data icon on the main toolbar.
6. Click the Show Plots icon or select Show Spectra under the View
menu to view the Spectra plots.
Reading Terasaki Plates (xMark only)
Terasaki plates (60- or 72-well formats) are used for a wide range of applications
with sample volumes below 10ul, such as serological determination of HLA antigens
and HLA microtests.
The plates are treated to ensure a smooth hydrophilic surface for sera and cells. The
maximum well volume is 10ul. Terasaki plates are available from Greiner Bio-One
company
( www.greinerbioone.com )
To read a Terasaki plate, select File>Plate Size>Terasaki. Choose either 60- or 72-
well size.
The selected plate size can be saved in a protocol. Alternatively, the set plate size
will remain as a default until it is changed.