Luminex 200 LDS User Manual Update - Manual

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Safety Addendum: Luminex 200 with LDS 1.7
Use this Safety addendum instead of the Safety chapter in the
Luminex 200 with LDS 1.7 System User Manual. Please read through
all the instructions before starting.
Your safety is important. Please do not perform procedures on your
Luminex 200 system that are not specifically contained in this
manual, unless you are directed to do so by Luminex Technical
Support. This addendum discusses the following safety topics:
• “Intended Use”
• “Symbols”
• “Warnings and Notes”
• “Safety Precautions”
• “Decontaminating the Luminex 200 Analyzer for Return
Shipment”
Intended Use
The Luminex analyzer is designed for a wide range of indoor
laboratory testing applications measuring biomolecular reactions on
the surfaces of xMAP microspheres. The Luminex 200 with LDS
Version 1.7 system is intended for research use only.
The Luminex XYP instrument is intended for use with the Luminex
analyzer. With the Luminex XYP, you can process 96-well microtiter
plates without handling individual samples. The Luminex XYP
works with microtiter plates that are no thicker than 0.75 in.
Warnings and Notes
Informational notes and warnings may appear in this manual.
Note: A note provides general helpful information. No safety or
performance issues are involved.
Caution: This message is used in cases where the hazard is minor or
only potential hazard is present. Failure to comply with the caution
may result in potentially hazardous conditions.