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9 QIAsymphony SP Run Definitions
This section describes how to set up and configure a sample preparation run
9.1 Configuring a sample type
Important
By default, the sample type is “Sample”. If your QIAsymphony SP is not
connected to a QIAsymphony AS, ignore this section.
To change a sample to a positive extraction control (EC+) or negative extraction control (EC–),
follow the steps below to ensure correct processing on the QIAsymphony AS.
1. Press ID/Type in the Sample Preparation/Batch/Define Sample
screen.
2. Select the samples for which the sample type shall be changed by
pressing the corresponding buttons.
3. Press EC+ or EC– to change the sample type from “Sample” to
positive extraction control (EC+) or negative extraction control
(EC–).
Important
Sample types are saved in the rack file for the corresponding elution rack. It is
not possible to change the sample types later.
9.2 Use of virtual bar codes
Depending on the instrument configuration, the QIAsymphony SP can generate unique, virtual bar
codes for tubes that are not labeled with physical bar codes. The nomenclature of the bar code is:
“_Position number_Unique batch ID” (e.g., _01_1000031).
If your software is configured in such a way that virtual bar codes are generated and assigned to
sample tubes that are not bar code labeled, you do not need to take further action.