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Mi Microplate Washer User Guide
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Select Whether to Use Crosswise Aspiration
In crosswise aspiration, the aspiration needle is moved close to one side of the well for the
first aspiration step. After the defined aspiration time, the needle moves to the opposite side
of the well for the second aspiration step.
Figure 7-27: Crosswise Aspiration
Molecular Devices recommends using crosswise aspiration for flat-bottom microplates.
Crosswise aspiration is available only for flat-bottom microplates.
Figure 7-28: The Crosswise Aspiration prompt
Button Action
On the left
Press this button to return to the previous step. See Select the Well Shape of the
Microplate Type on page 99 .
On the right
Press this button to end the process and return to Define Plate without saving any
changes. See Defining a Microplate Type on page 77 .
Press this button to display either Yes or No . To enable crosswise aspiration, select
Yes .
Press this button to display either Yes or No . To enable crosswise aspiration, select
Yes .
Press this button to confirm the selection and then define the side of the well for
aspiration, or the first side for crosswise aspiration. See
Define the Side for Aspiration
on page 101 .
Table 7-22: Actions of Control Panel Buttons