Rotor-Gene Q MDx CE User Manual 02/2022
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5.2
Use of the Rotor-Gene Q MDx hardware
5.2.1
Rotor types
First, select which tube type and rotor to use. There are 4 rotors available to accommodate different
tube types.
Note
: 36-Well Rotor and 72-Well Rotor are delivered with the instrument. The Rotor-Disc
®
Rotors
are accessories.
Important
: Use identical tubes in a run. Do not mix different tube types or tubes from different
manufacturers, as this will affect optical uniformity. We recommend use of tubes from QIAGEN
which are specially designed for use with the Rotor-Gene Q MDx (see Ordering Information). Tubes
from alternative manufacturers may autofluorescence, which could affect the reliability of results. In
addition, tubes from alternative manufacturers can vary in length and thickness, resulting in
misalignment of the optical path of the Rotor-Gene Q MDx and the reaction in the tube. QIAGEN
reserves the right to refuse technical support for problems induced by non-QIAGEN-certified plastic
materials on the Rotor-Gene Q MDx instrument.
Important
: Any use of non-QIAGEN-certified plastic materials on the Rotor-Gene Q MDx may void
your instrument warranty.