110 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting the Protein Application
Symptoms (Protein)
Late Migration
Back to “Symptoms (Protein)” on page 89
Most probable causes Solution
Chip not properly primed. Clogged chip
priming station or wrong priming
station settings.
Prepare a new chip. Check chip priming station as described in “Checking the
Chip Priming Station for Proper Performance - Seal Test” on page 139.
Clean/replace gasket, syringe and plastic adapter, if necessary.
Check if clip and base plate of priming station are in the correct position (see Kit
Guide)
Protein chips expired. Check expiration date on chip box.
Protein concentration in samples too
high.
Use protein concentration accorting to specifications given in the Kit Guide.
Least probable causes Solution
Defective heater plate. Run the temperature test by using the “Overview” on page 30. If the heater plate
is defective, contact Agilent Technologies at
www.agilent.com/genomics/contact.