Luminex xPONENT 3.1 Rev 2 (IVD) - Manual (Page 104)

Term Definition
bead map A collection of bead sets with defined
classification coordinates.
bead set A set of xMAP microspheres that have a uniquely
identifiable ratio of two classification dyes. The
unique ratio is identified by a unique spectral
address. Also sometimes called microsphere set,
microsphere region, or test by the software during
acquisition.
calibration A process used to normalize the settings for the
reporter channel, both classification channels,
and the doublet discriminator channel for the
Luminex System. Calibration ensures optimal and
consistent microsphere classifications and
reporter readings.
calibrators xMAP microspheres used to normalize the
settings for the reporter channel, both
classification channels, and the doublet
discriminator channel for the Luminex System.
CL1 Refers to dyes embedded in the microsphere.
Also see classification channel.
CL1 Target Used for calibration purposes. This is the target
value for the Classification Channel 1 for the
CAL1 microspheres.
CL2 Refers to dyes embedded in the microsphere.
Also see classification channel.
CL2 Target Used for calibration purposes. This is the target
value for the Classification Channel 2 for the
CAL1 microspheres.
classification channel A specific range of wavelengths in which light
intensity is measured. Includes the fluorescence
emission of a given classification dye.
Classification channels are abbreviated as CL1
and CL2.
CSV Comma separated value file format used to output
data from the application.
cuvette Fluid pathway within the optics component of the
system through which the sample is read.
data reduction The analysis of acquired batch data.
DD temperature The current temperature of the doublet
discriminator avalanche photo diode.
delta cal temperature The difference between the current temperature
of the Doublet Discriminator APD and its
temperature at your last calibration. Once the
delta cal temperature exceeds +/- 3ºC, the system
must be recalibrated.
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