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NOTE: Samples can also be added via a LIS if your software is licensed for
LIS.
Edit Sample Lists
1. Open the Samples page.
2. In the Samples Lists section, choose the protocol you want to edit, then click Details.
The Edit Samples tab opens.
NOTE: If the number in the Number of Samples column is 0, there are no
samples attached to the protocol.
3. Click a sample, then use the Move arrows to move it up or down in the sample list,
changing the order in which they will be acquired.
4. To add a new sample to the list, click New, then follow steps 3-7 in “Create New Sample
List” above.
5. To edit an existing sample, click the sample, then click Edit.
6. Once you have completed editing the sample list, click Close.
Setting Up Batches
A batch consists of a group of samples processed under control of a protocol. Batches
consist of protocols and samples for acquisition and can span more than one plate. Protocols
contain predefined commands that must be included in every batch acquisition.
You can group batches together as a multi-batch. Multi-batches can consist of any number of
batches that have been set up from different protocols and are processed consecutively.
Multi-batches can only be run on one plate.
Assay kit manufacturers may provide protocols in their kits, which are distributed on a CD.
Protocols typically include assay standards, controls, and maintenance commands (such as
washes or primes to acquire along with samples). Assay reagents are included in assay kits.
You must provide information about these reagents, such as lot numbers and concentration
values for the standards and assay controls.
NOTE: It is recommended that the manufacturer assay kit controls are
analyzed with each batch.
WARNING: Human and animal samples may contain biohazardous
infectious agents. Where exposure (including aerosol) to
potentially biohazardous material exists, follow appropriate
biosafety procedures and use personal protective equipment,
such as gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields, or mask
and eye protection, and ventilation devices. Observe all local,
state, and federal biohazard handling regulations when
disposing of biohazardous waste material.
When setting up a batch, if the number of samples exceeds the wells in one microtiter plate,
you can add additional plates in the Add and Change Plate secondary window. Additional
plates are identified on the bottom of the plate image as Plate a of b, where a is the plate
number and b is the total number of plates.
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