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The barcode must be on the right side of the plate. Make sure the barcode label fits between the
notches and does not cover the holes on the top of the plate.
Figure 1
Correctly Placed Barcodes
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When prompted, enter the number of samples, plates, or BeadChips, and then select OK.
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Each time you select Run to start a new process, you are prompted to log in to LIMS.
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If prompted to select the project and the batch ID or DNA plate, do one of the following:
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Select your current project. The available batches appear in the Sample Batch ID pane. Select a
batch to see the associated DNA plate appear in the DNA Plates pane.
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Use Search to search for a specific Batch ID or DNA plate.
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Some protocol steps require verification in the LIMS HTML user interface before you can begin
processing on the robot.
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If verification is successful, a blue confirmation message appears at the top of the window.
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If the verification fails, a red error message appears at the top of the window. Do
not
proceed.
Instead, follow these steps to troubleshoot the problem:
a
Select the Reports tab in the upper-right corner.
b
In the left pane, select Tracking Reports | Get Queue Status.
c
Scan the plate barcode, and select Go.
d
Note which step the plate is queued to run, and proceed with that step.
e
If the error message indicates the BeadChip did not accession into the system, accession it and
repeat the verification step.
f
If the BeadChip is not the right type for the batch, accession the correct type and repeat the
verification step.
No Illumina LIMS
If you are using the automated protocol without Illumina LIMS do the following:
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At each step in the protocol, make sure that the Use Barcodes checkbox is cleared.
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At each step in the protocol, you are prompted to enter the number of samples, plates, or BeadChips.
Enter the requested information, and then select OK.
Tracking Tools
Illumina provides the following tools for sample tracking and guidance in the lab:
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Checklists to guide you through the protocols. There is a checklist for each protocol, manual and
automated.
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Lab Tracking Form to map DNA samples to BeadChips and record the barcode of each reagent and
plate used in the protocol. Record operator information, and start and stop times.
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Sample sheet template to record information about your samples for later use in data analysis.
These documents are available for printing and reference at
www.illumina.com/documentation
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Document # 11322427 v03
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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