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5.
Operating the Maxwell
5.A. Preprogrammed Methods
The preprogrammed methods supplied with the Maxwell
acids from a variety of clinical sample types. The sample type and type of nucleic acid purifi ed are determined
by the Maxwell
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Manual for information on sample preparation and handling. Scanning of the kit bar code is used as the
mechanism for protocol selection as well as confi rmation that the kit being used is within the expiration
date. Based on the administrator settings in the user interface it is minimally necessary to enter bar code
information for the sample ID prior to initiating sample processing. If you are using sample ID bar codes on
cartridges and elution tubes, we recommend that you scan the bar code for each one immediately before
placing it in the deck tray.
5.B. Starting a Protocol
1.
Prepare samples for nucleic acid extraction following the instructions provided in the Technical Manual
for the specifi c Maxwell
to begin the process of running a protocol.
Figure 36. Maxwell
protocol on the Maxwell
2.
You will be presented with a screen that will ask you to scan the bar code on the kit box. You can scan
the bar code on the kit box indicated by the Scan Here label (Figure 37). Alternatively, touch the text
box (Figure 38) to manually enter the bar code information using the touch screen. Maxwell
accepts bar codes in the following format: Product Catalog Number, Kit Lot Number, Expiration
Date in year-month format (example: AS13213221872012-05, where the product catalog number is
AS1321, the kit lot number is 322187 and the expiration date is 2012-05). Only if the bar code entered
has this format will the OK button become active. Once the bar code is correctly entered, touch the
OK button to get to the Cartridge Setup screen. You can touch the Back button to return to the 'Home'
screen. Scanning or entering the bar code automatically selects the protocol to be run.
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CSC Instrument
CSC reagent kit used. Please refer to your specifi c Maxwell
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CSC reagent kit. From the 'Home' screen (Figure 36) select the Start button
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CSC Home screen. Selecting the Start button begins the process of running a
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CSC Instrument.
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CSC Instrument can be used to purify nucleic
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CSC Purifi cation Kit Technical
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CSC
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