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An Assay Parameter Set contains all information relating to an assay (e.g., number of replicates,
assay controls, and assay standards). Each Assay Parameter Set references an Assay Definition
file. The Assay Definition defines the assay workflow, reagents, and pipetting specifications. In
addition, an Assay Parameter Set can reference a Normalization Definition file, if the assay uses
normalization. The Normalization Definition defines the reagents and pipetting specifications for
the normalization step.
It is possible to perform several different assays in the same run, but only if the Assay Parameter
Sets use the same output format. The number of replicates in an Assay Parameter Set, including
the number of assay standards and controls for specific assays, can be defined/modified using
the touchscreen. The parameters can also be modified using the
Process Definition editor tool of
the QIAsymphony Management Console.
For more information, refer to Section 14.7 of the QIAsymphony Management Console User
Manual .
Assay Parameter Sets can be grouped into assay panels. A single Assay Parameter Set can be a
member of more than one assay panel. When an assay panel is selected, all related Assay
Parameter Sets are selected and displayed in the
Selected assays list. If one of the related assays
should not be processed it has to be deselected manually.
In addition, Assay Parameter Sets can be sorted into different categories. All available panel(s)
and categories are listed in the
Available assays list. All Assay Parameter Sets that are not part of
a category are listed in Other .