8. Quality Control
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Instructions for Use for
infinite® 200
No. 30017581 Rev. No. 1.4
2008-07
8.3.3
Time Resolved Fluorescence
For the
infinite
®
200
with the option ‘Fluorescence Top’ the following tests may
be performed to prove the specifications:
•
Sensitivity
•
Precision/Repeatability
These test instructions are valid for the
infinite
®
200
:
•
infinite
®
F200
•
Spectrally enhanced version
Sensitivity
Perform the following measurement to determine the sensitivity:
Measurement Parameters:
Parameter Setting
Reading Mode
Fluorescence Top
Exc Wavelength
infinite
®
F200
: 340 nm (35)
infinite
®
M200
: 340 nm
Em Wavelength
infinite
®
F200
: 612 nm (10 nm)
infinite
®
M200
: 617 nm
Number of flashes
25
Integration Time
400
Lag Time
100
Settle Time
0
Gain Optimal
Plate Type
GRE96fw
Plate Layout:
Pipette 200 µl of 1 nm Europium solution or the blank solution (enhancement
solution) into the appropriate wells according to the plate layout:
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1
2
3
4
5
...
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
1 nm Europi
um
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank