Chapter 12

Running samples

Chapter 12 Running samples
12.1

Overview of measuring samples

Measurements are performed by this instrument in either manual analysis or auto loader analysis mode using
workitem information. The workitem can be manually or automatically registered before starting a run.
You can also run samples without a workitem to perform QC or register a panel/subset panel. Measurement
conditions can be changed before and during measurement. To change conditions, see the following:
(➤P.161 "12.2 Setting measurement conditions")
Perform preprocessing of the sample as needed.
For information on measurement conditions, see the following:
(➤P.87 "Chapter 10 Registering panel/subset panel and workitems")

Caution
• Make sure that samples are prepared using the correct reagents. Otherwise, inaccurate results will be
obtained.
• To ensure that the sample volume is sufficient for the measurement, prepare more than the selected
required volume. There is a risk of incorrect measurement results if the sample volume is insufficient.

12.1.1

Types of acquisition

The instrument supports the analysis modes below.

⏺ Manual analysis
In this analysis mode, sample tubes are loaded manually one at a time. Use it when you run a special or
urgent sample. This mode is also used to run samples to create/edit a panel/subset panel.

⏺ Auto loader analysis
In this analysis method, sample tubes are loaded into a rotor. Depending on the rotor’s specifications, either
12 or 24 tubes can be loaded at once.

12.2

Setting measurement conditions
Note:
• You can back up measurement condition settings to an external file after finishing the configuration
described in this section, then apply them to a different subset panel or an unmeasured workitem.
For details, see the following:
(➤P.178 "13.4 [XF-1600 File] tab ⏺[Backup]")
• If you already have a saved measurement condition file that you want to copy, you can restore it and
apply the settings to an existing subset panel or an unmeasured workitem.
For details, see the following:
(➤P.179 "13.4 [XF-1600 File] tab ⏺[Restore]")

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