Luminex 100 IS Version 2.1 - Manual (Page 7)

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Luminex 100 IS
xMAP Technology
The Luminex 100 IS uses software specially developed to increase
efficiency in the clinical laboratory and research and development. It
assumes that end users in the laboratory are running microtiter plates
using xMAP-based assay kits developed for use with xMAP
technology.
Include in your kits to end users a template on floppy disk or CD
with instructions.
Overview
Use the xMAP Technology software to develop templates for use on
the Luminex IS.
You first develop your assays using the Acquisition Detail tab of the
Luminex 100 IS software. The steps are explained in this guide.
Then you create products that include standards and controls for use
with your kits. You can select predefined data analysis or develop
your own algorithms.
After creating products, you define template information that
includes sample volumes, how many tests are included in the kit, and
analyzer functions.
About This Guide
This guide provides information to help xMAP template
development. It assumes that you are an experienced assay developer
and that you understand the basic principles of Luminex Technology.
For information about the Luminex 100 IS, refer to the Luminex 100
IS User Manual Version 2.1.
The conventions in this document assume a basic familiarity with
computers and a knowledge of Microsoft
® Windows ® software. We
typically document only one method of accessing a command,
although many commands are available through more than one
method, such as from the main menu bar, from the toolbar, and from
menus that appear when right-clicking an area of the screen.
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