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4. Once the batches are created, click Run.
After creating a multi-batch, you can save it to the Select Pending Batch list. When saved to
this list, the protocol appears as “Multibatch.”
To save a Multi-Batch:
1. Create a new Multi-Batch.
2. Select a pending batch.
3. Type the name for the Multi-Batch Name field.
4. Click Save. You are returned to the Batches page, and the multi-batch is added to the
pending batches list.
NOTE: Batches saved to a multi-batch cannot be edited or deleted unless
they are removed from the multi-batch. However, you can edit the
multi-batch itself. To remove a batch from a multi-batch, click a well
in the plate layout, and click Remove.
Batch Procedures
Running a Pending Batch
Open the Batches page. Select the pending batch that you want to run, then click Run.
NOTE: If the batch spans more than one plate, the tray ejects automatically
when all defined wells have been acquired. A dialog box displays
prompting you to insert the next plate.
Importing a Batch
You only need to import batches to the system once. You must type lot information for the
standard and control reagents as specified in the protocol. This lot information is used for
every batch set up using the protocol, until it is changed.
To import a batch:
1. Open the Batches page.
2. Click Import. The Import Batch dialog box opens. Batch files are MDF files.
3. Click Browse to open the Select File dialog box. Navigate to the batch file you want to
import, then click Open.
4. Click OK in the Import Batch dialog box. The batch displays in the Pending Batches
list.
Exporting a Batch
1. Open the Batches page.
2. In the Pending Batches section, click the batch you want to export, then click Export.
The Export Batch dialog box opens.
3. Click Browse. The Select File dialog box opens.
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