Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Flex - Materials Required; How to Handle the Sample Block; Clean the Sample Block

• Bleach, 10% solution
•
Tissue, lint-free
• Coon or nylon swabs and lint-free cloths
• Ethanol, 95% solution
• Safety glasses
• Pipee (100-µL) with pipee tips
• Powder-free gloves
• Screwdriver
• Deionized water
To prevent damaging or contaminating the sample block, handle the assembly as
shown. After the assembly has been removed from the QuantStudio
™
6 or 7 Flex
System, place the sample block on a clean, dry surface or in its shipping container.
WARNING! PHYSICAL INJUR
Y HAZARD. During instrument operation, the
sample block can reach 100°C. Allow the sample block to cool to room
temperature before performing the procedure.
IMPORTANT! Wear powder-free gloves when you perform this procedure.
1.
Identify the contaminated w
ells of the sample block (see “How to identify
contamination“ on page 81).
2.
Power o and unplug the QuantStudio
™
6 or 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System, then
allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
3.
Open the access door.
Materials required
How to handle the
sampl
e block
Clean the sample
bl
ock
Appendix B Maint
enance
Decontaminate the sample block
B
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QuantStudio
™
6 and 7 Flex Real-Time PCR Systems v1.6 Maintenance and Administration Guide