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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 analyzer.
template This is now called a protocol.
test Each test represents an analyte and corresponds to a bead set. Each
bead set falls into a particular location on the bead map.
total event Everything passing through the cuvette and analyzed by the
instrument. This includes single beads, aggregates of beads, debris,
and air bubbles.
verification The process using system controls to ensure the analyzer is
functioning properly with current calibration settings.
xMAP See Luminex xMAP microsphere set.