Long-Term On-Instrument Cartridge Storage - Thermo Scientific Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer User Manual

SeqStudio ™ Integrated Capillary Protector storage
Condition
Shipping
Reuse
Long-term on-
instrument
cartridge storage
SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer Instrument and Software User Guide
™
Is shipped at 2–8°C.
Before opening, can be stored until expiry date on label at 2–8°C.
Discard the shipping ICP when you insert a new cartridge in the instrument.
Do not reuse.
Use a new ICP for off-instrument cartridge storage.
IMPORTANT! If an ICP is used for off-instrument cartridge storage more than
one time, the capillary array will not be kept fully hydrated.
You can leave the cartridge installed in the instrument if the instrument is powered on
and a CBC is installed. Replace the CBC every 2 weeks.
IMPORTANT! If the instrument will be idle for longer than the shelf life of the
cartridge components, remove the cartridge and cathode buffer, then power off the
instrument.
Table 12 Cartridge storage
Cartridge
™
SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer Cartridge
(Cat. No. A33671)
SeqStudio ™ Genetic Analyzer Cartridge v2
(Cat. No. A41331)
IMPORTANT! The instrument does not maintain the correct temperature conditions
for the cartridge when it is powered off. Avoid cartridge exposure to ambient
temperature.
Chapter 11 Maintain the instrument
Manage the cartridge
Description
See Table 1 on page 18
See Table 2 on page 19
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