Luminex xPONENT 3.1 Rev 2 - Manual (Page 32)

• Dilution - Contains the following dilution options:
• 1:2 - Halves the standard from each previous iteration.
• 1:10 (Log) - Computes a value of one-tenth of the standard from each previous iteration.
• 1/2 Log - Creates a 1:3.16 dilution, or half of each 1:10 (Log) from each previous
iteration.
• Alternatively, type a number for your own dilution factor.
• Apply Dilution - Applies the dilution selected in the Dilution list.
NOTE: Click a column header to resort the display.
NOTE: Click the Reagent column header to resort the order from the
highest number standard to standard number one. This is useful for
applying dilutions in which the last standard is the highest standard.
Assay Control Information - Lists the selected control reagents. The list displays the
Reagent, Name, Lot Number, Expiration, and Manufacturer. Existing control lot
information can be applied or new information can be typed manually.
• Apply Ctrl Lot - Opens the Select Lot dialog box. Select a lot from the list and then click
OK.
• Show Value - Expected, Low, and High set the expected, lowest, or highest acceptable
concentration of the analyte in the sample.
• Apply Values - Applies a value down or across the list of analytes.
Cancel - Returns to the Batches tab.
Back - Returns to the previous tab.
Next - Opens the Plate Layout tab.
Plate Layout Tab
Use this tab to select wells to add samples and maintenance commands to the plate. For
more information about the functionality of this tab, see “Plate Layout Tab” section.
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