Chapter 4
Run the Relative Standard Curve Experiment
Monitor the Run
Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Relative Standard Curve
and Comparative C
T
Experiments
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Notes
Monitor the Run
You can view the progress of the run in real time as described below. During the run,
periodically view all three available plots from the 7500 software for potential problems.
About the Amplification Plot Screen
This screen displays sample amplification as your instrument collects fluorescence data
during a run. If a method is set up to collect real-time data, the Amplification Plot screen
displays the data for the wells selected in the View Plate Layout tab. The plot displays
normalized dye fluorescence (
∆
Rn) as a function of cycle number. The figure below
shows the Amplification Plot screen as it appears during the example experiment.
To view data in the Amplification Plot screen, select the wells that you want to view in
the View Plate Layout tab.
To…
Action
Stop the run
1. In the 7500 software, click
STOP RUN
.
2. In the Stop Run dialog box, click one of the following:
–
Stop Immediately
to stop the run immediately.
–
Stop after Current Cycle/Hold
to stop the run after the
current cycle or hold.
–
Cancel
to continue the run.
View amplification data
in real time
Select
Amplification Plot
.
See “About the Amplification Plot Screen” on page 72.
View progress of the
run in the Run Method
screen
Select
Run Method
.
See “About the Run Method Screen” on page 73.
Enable/disable the
Notification Settings
Select or deselect
Enable Notifications
.
See “Enable the Notification Settings (Optional)” on page 69.