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Instructions for Use 

 

HISTO TYPE Rainbow QS6 

 

Test kit for the determination of HLA alleles on a molecular genetic basis 

 

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REF  728221 

 

Contents 

1.

 

INTENDED USE ...................................................................................................................... 2

 

2.

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................... 2

 

3.

 

TEST PRINCIPLE .................................................................................................................... 2

 

4.

 

MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................... 3

 

4.1

 

Contents of the HISTO TYPE Rainbow QS6 kit ....................................................................... 3

 

4.2

 

Additionally required reagents and devices .............................................................................. 3

 

4.3

 

Validated real time-PCR Cycler ................................................................................................ 3

 

5.

 

STORAGE AND STABILITY .................................................................................................... 4

 

6.

 

TEST PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................ 4

 

6.1

 

Precautions and special remarks ............................................................................................. 4

 

6.2

 

DNA Isolation ........................................................................................................................... 4

 

6.3

 

Entering sample information into PlexTyper

®

 Software ............................................................ 5

 

6.4

 

Amplification ............................................................................................................................ 5

 

6.5

 

Export of results from 

QuantStudio™ 6 Flex System ............................................................... 9

 

6.6

 

Evaluation and interpretation of the results ............................................................................ 10

 

6.7

 

Import of the results file into the PlexTyper

®

 software ............................................................ 11

 

7.

 

WARNINGS AND DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 12

 

8.

 

KIT SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 13

 

8.1.1

 

Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity ........................................................................ 13

 

8.1.2

 

Analytical sensitivity and measuring range .............................................................. 13

 

8.1.3

 

Analytical specificity / cross reactive substances ..................................................... 14

 

9.

 

LIMITS OF THE METHOD ..................................................................................................... 14

 

10.

 

INTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 14

 

11.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 15

 

12.

 

TRADE NAMES USED .......................................................................................................... 15

 

13.

 

EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS USED ON THE LABELS .............................................. 16

 

14.

 

LITERATURE ........................................................................................................................ 16

 

15.

 

REVIEW HISTORY ................................................................................................................ 16

 

 
 
 

Version: 02/2021 / Issue: 2021-06

Summary of Contents for HISTO TYPE Rainbow QS6

Page 1: ...ample information into PlexTyper Software 5 6 4 Amplification 5 6 5 Export of results from QuantStudio 6 Flex System 9 6 6 Evaluation and interpretation of the results 10 6 7 Import of the results fil...

Page 2: ...s amplified in a real time PCR with sequence specific primers SSP The primers were specially developed for the selective amplification of segments of specific HLA alleles or allele groups The amplicon...

Page 3: ...2 Real time PCR Cycler validated cycler see 4 3 Plate holder QS6 REF 726321 Variable pipettes 0 5 1000 l and pipette tips Application spatula for qPCR Seal Molecular grade DNAse free water Suitable pl...

Page 4: ...amplification detection use two separate rooms if possible Use devices and other materials only at the respective workplaces and do not exchange them 6 2 DNA Isolation The specimen material for the i...

Page 5: ...entity This Run ID should be used when setting up the file identity in the PCR machine If the PCR excel export file is not pre labelled with the RUN ID the file can be manually prefixed with the corre...

Page 6: ...te the test DNA with other concentrations For DNA of different stock concentrations use the dilution table below to adjust the DNA to working concentration Add 8 l Molecular grade water and 2 l Plex M...

Page 7: ...ely sealed particularly at the edge of the plate Make sure that the liquid has contacted the dried mix and there are no bubbles or air gaps in the reaction wells If bubbles appear gently tap the tubes...

Page 8: ...Flex System Block type Fast 96 Well 0 1mL Experiment type Comparative Ct Ct Reagent type TaqMan Reagents Run properties Standard Define Targets Please note Custom dye instrument calibration must be p...

Page 9: ...rt the raw data in excel format with the following steps 1 Select the eds file double click on a eds file If the QuantStudio RealTime PCR software is installed the software will automatically open the...

Page 10: ...s required for the evaluation are available from the BAG Diagnostics download server www service bag diagnostics com Please make a note of the lot number of the kit The interpretation kit files are pr...

Page 11: ...s possible contamination by the PlexTyper software and a warning message is generated Amplification signals above Cq 36 in the NTC are regarded as PCR artefacts and are disregarded If PCR contaminatio...

Page 12: ...No results at an HLA locus 7 WARNINGS AND DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS HISTO TYPE Rainbow QS6 is designed for in vitro diagnostic use The kit should only be used by specially trained qualified personnel All...

Page 13: ...t is checked for each lot with control specimens with known HLA alleles The kit determines the HLA Loci A B C DRB1 DRB3 DRB4 DRB5 DQA1 DQB1 DPA1 and DPB1 8 1 SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 8 1 1...

Page 14: ...n to avoid contamination of kit reagents and other laboratory materials with amplicons or DNA The performance of a negative control without DNA in well H12 is strongly recommended No fluorescence sign...

Page 15: ...ll of the tube Careful pipetting Spin down PCR plate User error Ensure all wells receive the required volume of reagents Evaporation of the reagents due to incorrect closing of the PCR tubes Make sure...

Page 16: ...ue number RTU Ready to use 14 LITERATURE 1 Mack S J et al 2013 Tissue Antigens 81 194 203 2 Beutler E et al 1990 BioTechniques 9 166 15 REVIEW HISTORY Version 01 2021 Issue 2021 04 Initial version Ver...

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