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Defining Assays
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Validation Type Selection
If you selected VAL , this option allows you to choose which Validation
Formula type ( Control , Assay , or Blank Validation formulas) to enter for the
assay.
S E L E C T V A L I D A T I O N T Y P E :
C O N T R O L A S S A Y B L A N K
• Press SOFT KEY 1 to select Control Validation Formula.
• Press
SOFT KEY 3
to select
Assay
Validation Formula.
•
Press SOFT KEY 4 to select Blank Validation Formula.
•
Press ENTER to save the validation type and advance.
Formula Entry
™
Note: In formulas, “OD” is used to represent the optical density
value.
F O R M U L A # 1 :
M A T H O T H E R M A P F U N C T N
• After a moment, the FORMULA #1 : prompt disappears, and the
formula can be entered.
• Each formula can contain a maximum of 24 characters. Spaces are
unnecessary.
•
Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to move the cursor to the
previous or next editable field.
• Press SOFT KEY 1 to place the next item on the MATH list at the cursor
position. The following table shows the order of items on the MATH list:
+ Addition sign
- Subtraction sign
* Multiplication sign
/
Division sign
% Percent
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