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§263a, that meet requirements to perform high complexity tests. This product has been authorized only for use with the Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. ...
Brief Overview 4 Thermocycler Technical Specifications 5 Thermocycler Button Layout 7 Logging In and Out of Biomeme Go 8 Loading Pure Sample into Go-Strips 8 Placing Go-Strips into Franklin™ Thermocycler 10 How To Start Your First Run 12 ...
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3 How To Update the Biomeme Go App 2 7 Transferring Data 2 8 Reporting a Problem or Error 2 8 Viewing Thermocycler Device Information 2 9 Switching Teams (Enterprise Plan Only) 2 9 ...
Biomeme Go is a free and intuitive smartphone mobile app that pairs wirelessly with Franklin™ to easily run, monitor, and analyze your PCR experiments. ...
7 Thermocycler Button Layout There are a total of 4 buttons located on the top of your Franklin™ thermocycler: Franklin™ PCR Thermocycler w/ Biomeme Go ...
Logging In and Out of Biomeme Go To Log In (requires internet connection) Open the Biomeme Go mobile app on your smartphone by tapping the app icon on your phone’s home screen. Enter your email address and password (both are case sensitive). ...
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9 1. Open the contents of a Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Go-Strips pouch. Do not immediately discard the Go-Strips pouch as you’ll need to scan the QR code in a later step. 2. Start with a single Go-Strip and remove the foil covering. ...
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11 3. Close the thermocycler lid securely and navigate to the Biomeme Go mobile application on your smartphone to begin your testing protocol. For further instructional information, please contact s upport@biomeme.com . PCR Layout Example (for one full Franklin™ run) Without External Controls ...
12 Note: Transport your Franklin™ thermocycler in its carrying case. Additionally, moving your thermocycler while thermocycling could result in errors. We highly recommend not moving or opening the device while thermocycling to avoid losing your PCR run. After your run has completed, be careful when removing your Go-Strips and void filling caps ...
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Note: T he first time you to try scan for devices, you’ll be asked to give the Biomeme Go app permission to turn on Bluetooth. Please make sure that the “Location” service is enabled in your phone settings. The latest ...
If the app freezes or crashes, the experiment will also continue to run and your data can be found in the Incomplete Runs section of the app once you’ve reloaded the Biomeme Go app and reconnected to the thermocycler. For more information on Incomplete Runs, please refer to the “ ...
How To Create a New Project Folder Log into the Biomeme Go app if you haven’t done so already (see “ L ogging In and Out ” ). Select D ata Management from the main dashboard of Biomeme Go. ...
In and Out ” ). Select I ncomplete Runs from the main dashboard of Biomeme Go to view a list of all runs classified as incomplete. Note: A fter selecting your incomplete run, please wait roughly 30 seconds before your run data begins to populate. Be ...
Thermocycler LED Status Indicators Vertical LED on the front of your thermocycler. Franklin™ has 5 LEDs on the front of the unit. The LEDs are used to convey various states of the thermocycler as outlined in the table below. ...
Once enabled, tap C onnect via BLE when prompted in the smartphone app. If working with multiple Franklin™ thermocyclers, select the appropriate unit and tap Confirm . The LED on the front of your thermocycler will flash white indicating it’s ...
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. Reporting a Problem or Error Log into the Biomeme Go app if you haven’t done so already (see “ L ogging In and Out ” ). Tap the Gear icon in the top right corner to open the S ettings menu. ...
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Viewing Thermocycler Device Information in Biomeme Go Log into the Biomeme Go app if you haven’t done so already (see “ L ogging In and Out ” ). Tap the Gear icon in the top right corner to open the S ettings menu. ...
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The outside of the Franklin™ thermocycler can be cleaned using a 70% ethanol solution which must be sprayed on a cloth rather than directly on the Franklin thermocycler. Lysol wipes or Micro-Chem Plus wet paper towels are acceptable as ...
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“ M y B iomeme G o app is returning a WRONG THERMOCYCLER error.” 1. Turn off the thermocycler and close the Biomeme smartphone app. 2. Follow the steps described in section below. ...
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9. Please wait while your run data is transferred. C : “My thermocycler is O FF and my Biomeme Go app is O PEN . ” 1. Press the Power button on top of your Franklin™ three9 thermocycler to ...
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battery power before starting your run. D : “My thermocycler is O FF and my Biomeme Go app is CLOSED . ” 1. Press the Power button on top of your Franklin™ three9 thermocycler to turn it back O N . If your thermocycler doesn’t turn back on, make sure it’s ...
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How do I change the Bluetooth name of my thermocycler? You must first pair your thermocycler and smartphone. Then... 1. From the Biomeme Go main dashboard, tap the gear icon in the upper right corner. Franklin™ PCR Thermocycler w/ Biomeme Go ...
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If your test fails, the smartphone will notify you of the error returned from the thermocycler. Your last run will be saved in the Biomeme mobile app up to the point of failure, but the data will not be processed resulting in no Cq values, ...
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This product has not been FDA cleared or approved; the product has been authorized by FDA for use with the Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988, 42 U.S.C. ...
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