Absorbance Plate Test | 27
Instructions for entering the Absorbance Test Plate data and for running the test
are provided on the following pages.
The instructions provided below and on the following page are
guidelines. Refer to the Absorbance Plate Test sections of the
Gen5 Help system for detailed instructions when entering the
Absorbance Test Plate data and running the Absorbance Plate Test.
Entering the Absorbance Test Plate Data
Before the Absorbance Plate Test can be performed, the wavelengths settings and
the calibration data for each wavelength selected must be initially entered into
Gen5. Use the Standards Certificate included with the Absorbance Test Plate.
In Gen5, select
System > Diagnostics > Test Plates > Add/Modify Plates,
then click
Add. Click Help for guidance when setting the wavelengths and
entering the OD and peak wavelength values.
The wavelengths and corresponding calibration data that have been entered will
now be available in Gen5 each time the Absorbance Plate Test is performed.
Running the Absorbance Plate Test
• Place the Absorbance Test Plate in the carrier so that well A1 is in the right-
rear corner of the carrier.
• To run the test in Gen5, select
System > Diagnostics > Test Plates >
Run
. Select the appropriate reader, if the Instrument Selection dialog
appears. Select the appropriate test plate, if the Select Test Plate dialog
appears. Enter the reader serial number and user name, then click
Start
Test
.
• For wavelength accuracy: While performing the steps above, click
Perform peak wavelength test in Gen5.
When the test is complete, print the results. A sample test report is provided in
Figure 8.
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