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PippinHT Operations Manual
12-2
460005 Rev G
12.2 Sample Tracking
Sample tracking is facilitated at several levels including barcoding, sample ID
importing, and log files.
12.2.1 Gel cassette barcodes
Each gel cassette has a unique serial number that is placed on a bar coded label. To
bar code labels are adhered to every cassette. Lot number and date of manufacture
are embedded in the serial number:
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Bottom of the cassette
– This barcode is read by the PippinHT instrument
nests. The barcode is read when a continuity test is completed, and when a
run is started. The barcode text is displayed in the nest tabs on the Main
screen and recorded to the log file.
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Side of the cassette
– A second bar code label is placed on the side of each
gel cassette for user to optionally scan for internal tracking or LIMS.
bottom bar code
– scanned by the instrument nest
bar code display
bar code
for optional
user scanning
