Luminex 100 IS Version 2.3 - Manual (Page 182)

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Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.3
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sample
The mixture of assay components (microspheres, reporter, patient
diluent) that are analyzed.
sample reaction
The reaction that occurs between your reagents and the beads.
signal
Detectable measurement unit of the reporter molecule.
standards microspheres,
assay
Assay standards are substances of know concentrations used to
derive a standard curve with which unknown samples and controls
are compared to determine their concentration or quantity. See
control microspheres, assay.
suspension
Solution consisting of homogeneously dispersed microspheres in an
aqueous medium.
system controls
Include the xMAP reporter and classification control microspheres.
They are used to verify the calibration of the Luminex 100 analyzer.
template
A sequence of commands and predetermined settings defined by the
kit manufacturer.
verification
The process using system controls to ensure the analyzer is
functioning properly with current calibration settings.
xMAP
See Luminex xMAP microsphere set.