Luminex Luminex 200, System User Manual

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Safety
Please become familiar with the information in this chapter before
using the equipment. Do not perform procedures on your Luminex
®
200
TM
system that are not specifically contained in this manual,
unless you are directed to do so by Luminex Technical Support.
Intended Use
The Luminex 200 Instrument is a clinical multiplex test system
intended to measure and sort multiple signals generated in an In
Vitro Diagnostic assay from a clinical sample. This instrumentation
is used with a specific assay to measure multiple similar analytes that
establish a single indicator to aid in diagnosis. The device includes a
signal reader unit, raw data storage mechanisms, data acquisition
software and software to process detected signals.
Warnings and Notes
Informational notes and warnings appear in this manual.
Note: A note provides general helpful information. No safety or
performance issues are involved.
Caution: This message is used in cases where the hazard is minor or
only potential hazard is present. Failure to comply with the caution
may result in potentially hazardous conditions.
Warning: This message is used in cases where danger to the
operator or to the performance of the instrument is present. Failure to
comply with the warning may result in incorrect performance,
instrument failure, invalid results, or hazard to the operator.
Danger: This message is used in cases where significant risk of
serious injury or death is present.
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