Running an Assay 32
P/N CLS151164 Rev. B LabChip GX Touch/GXII Touch User Manual PerkinElmer, Inc.
Running an Assay
This section includes general instructions for using the LabChip GX
Touch hardware and software to run an assay:
To run an assay:
1 Complete the steps in the Preparing the Instrument to Run
Samples section.
2 Define the parameters of the assay run (see page 33).
3 Monitor the run (see page 37).
4 If desired, edit the analysis parameters during the run (see
page 38).
5 If necessary, stop the run before it completes (see page 39) and
continue the stopped run if desired (see page 40).
6 Remove the Plate, Buffer Tube, and Ladder Tube (see page 41).
7 Unload the chip (see page 41). Store the chip according to the
instructions in the Assay User Guide.
8 If necessary, wash the chip (see page 42) immediately before
running the chip again.