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4. Use a new pipet tip to transfer 50 µl from the S2 tube to the
S3
tube.
Vortex for 5 sec.
5. Continue with 1:4 (fourfold) serial dilutions as shown in Figure 3.
6. Use reconstituted and diluted standards and controls immediately. Do
not freeze for future use.
Fig. 3. Preparing a fourfold dilution series with a single reconstituted standard.
5. Prepare Samples
General guidelines for preparing different sample types are provided
here. For more information, consult publications listed in Bio-Rad bulletin
5297, available for download at www.bio-rad.com, or contact Bio-Rad
Technical Support.
• Once thawed, keep samples on ice. Prepare dilutions just prior to the
start of the assay and equilibrate to room temperature before use
• Do not freeze diluted samples.
150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
S1
S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
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Diluent, µl
50
50 50 50 50 50 50
Transfer Volume, µl
Reconstituted
Standard