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Initial StartupWhen you turn on the system for the first time, perform the following procedures.1. Adjust the Sample Probe Height2. Revive After Stora

7. Verify that the reservoir is empty.8. In the Reservoir section, click well RB1.9. Verify that the plate is not warped. Warped plates can lead to in

FIGURE 41.Sample Probe Height Adjustment1. Well D6 2. Well D1 3. Well RB1Revive After Storage RoutineAfter you have adjusted the sample probe height,

FIGURE 42.Revive After Storate (Luminex) RoutineCalibration/Verification RoutineCalibration normalizes the settings for the system and ensures optimal

8. Click Eject on the status bar. NOTE: To ensure that you get the necessary bead count, invert thecalibrator and verifier vials perpendicular to the

3. Verify that kits have been activated and that the correct reagents (VER and Fluidicsreagents) have been added to the off-plate reagent block.4. Add

• System Shutdown- Use this routine to perform a pre-defined system shutdown.• Alcohol Flush- Use this routine to run a single alcohol flush.• Sanitiz

Lot Management TabUse this tab to import, export, delete, or create new calibration and verification lot information.You can also activate reagents by

• Expiration - Displays the expiration date for the lot type selected in the Active section tothe left.• Calibrator - If a calibration reagent is sele

FIGURE 47.Cmds and Routines TabRoutine Name - This list of pre-set routines and commands can be used for systemmaintenance. Some of these commands are

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Plate Name - The name assigned to the plate.CAUTION: If using multiple plates users must be careful to ensure thatplates are used in the proper order.

Clean - The probe aspirates 100µl of a cleaning reagent from any well or off-plate reservoir,and dispenses the reagent into the chamber. (Luminex reco

4. In the Commands section, click one or more commands to add to the routine. Thesecommands display in the plate image and in the Command Sequence lis

3. Add, delete, or change commands as necessary, then click Save As. NOTE: When you choose the CAL command, a Rinse command isperformed prior to the C

Exporting a Routine1. Open the Maintenance page, then open the Cmds & Routines tab.2. Click Export.3. In the Save As dialog box, navigate to the f

Plate Location - Defines the location used to auto adjust the probe height. Select the checkbox for either the main plate, reservoir, and/or strip wel

FIGURE 49.System Info TabThis tab contains the following:• Software• Version• Operating System• Licensing• Instrument Type• Serial Number• Firmware Ve

• Drive Fluid• Waste FluidItems in this list relating to calibration and verification have one of the following states:• Passed - Indicates that the p

FIGURE 50.System Status TabThis tab contains the following:Search By Log Type - Filters the type of log information. Select All, Maintenance, Security

Save - Click to open the Save As dialog box. This saves the file as a PDF. Pick a file nameand location to save the file, and click Save.Support Utili

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7. Verify the location where you want to store the file. To change the location, click Browse,then navigate to the new folder and click OK.8. Click Ex

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Glossary21CFRPart1121 CFR Part 11 sets the criteria under which the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) considers electronic records, electronic signatu

CL2Refers to dyes embedded in the microsphere. Also see classificationchannel.classification channelA specific range of wavelengths in which light int

MagPlex microspheresCarboxylated spheres with a diameter in the micrometer range. Alsocalled beads.median fluorescenceintensity (MFI)Used to denote ho

RP1Refers to the dyes bound to the surface of the xMAP microsphere. Alsosee reporter channel.sampleThe mixture of assay components (microspheres, repo

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Luminex® xPONENT® for MAGPIX® (xPONENT 4.1) IVD software was developed toimprove workflow and efficiency in the laboratory. Designed for ease-of-use,

About This ManualThe conventions in this manual assume a basic familiarity with computers and a knowledgeof Microsoft® Windows® software. Commands are

CAUTION: Modifying or deleting xPONENT system files may causedegradation of system performance. You can repair modified ordeleted xPONENT system files

NOTE: Refer to the product information sheet that accompanies your IVDassay for additional information.CAUTION: Do not use strong organic solvents wit

normalizes the settings for the classification channels (CL1 and CL2) and the reporterchannel (RP1). Use the Luminex MAGPIX Calibration Kit to accompl

Classification and Reporter FluorochromesMagPix beads in the calibration kit are used to autofocus the camera and calibrate the CL1,CL2, and RP1 chann

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when the analyzer flushes the sample lines after sample acquisition and expelsapproximately 75 µL of sample back into the well.Examples• If you use a

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System SetupIf you have a secure version of xPONENT for MAGPIX, you must have xPONENTadministrative privileges to perform System Setup tasks. If you d

FIGURE 2.System Setup TabViewing System StatusThe System Monitor displays at the bottom of all xPONENT windows. It displays thephysical state of the L

LIS SettingsYou must have the LIS version of the software to perform this task.To connect to the LIS, check Connect to LIS. In the Watch folder for in

FIGURE 3.New External Analysis Program Dialog BoxAdding an External Analysis Program1. If the program is on an external media source such as a CD or f

Editing an Analysis Program1. In the Installed Analysis Programs list, click the program you want to edit.2.Click Edit. The Edit External Analysis Pro

NOTE: The 21 CFR Part 11 package also provides full access to the SecurePackage functionality.FIGURE 4.Group Setup TabUsers are assigned to groups. Th

Group Features - The Group Features list contains permission categories. When you selecta category from the list, the Features section displays the in

• Export Processed Batch Results• Change Sample Load Volume During RunProtocol ManagementDelete ProtocolLot and Std/Ctrl Kit management• Create Std/Ct

Standard Terms and Conditions for Use of InstrumentProductBy opening the packaging containing this product ("Product") or by using such Prod

Buttons to delete or edit settings for a selected user.User Setup TabUse this tab to create or edit a user account, remove a user from the system, or

Defining Global User Settings1. In the Global User Settings section, type a length of time (in days) for the PasswordExpiration. The default is 180 da

Creating a New User1. Click Create New User. The Create User Account screen opens.2. Type the user ID in the User ID box. The user ID is not case-sens

FIGURE 7.Batch Options TabBatch Options. This section displays the following options:• Allow running a batch with expired reagents - Allows batches to

• Minimum bead count for obtaining results - Type any whole number from 0 to 1000000.This is the minimum bead count that must be observed by the instr

FIGURE 8.Alert Options TabAlert Options - Offers three check boxes for each alert - Dialog, Email, and Sound. Thissection displays the following even

Setup Email - Opens the Setup Email Dialog boxFIGURE 9.Setup Email Dialog BoxEnable or disable email notification by selecting or clearing the Email A

4. If you choose to send an email notification for a specific event, and the email address isnot already set up, click Setup Email at the bottom of th

FIGURE 10.CSV Options TabAutomatically export results CSV file when batch is complete - Automatically exportresults CSV file when batch is complete -

Cancel - Cancels changes.Save - Saves changes.Setting CSV Options1. In the CSV and Batch Export Options section, select the options you want to apply

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• File Type - Choose from Protocols, Batches, Std/Ctrl Kits, Lots, Patient Samples, orLog. The selected information appears in the list below the Arch

5. To exclude raw data files from the archive (suggested if you are archiving Batches) selectExclude raw data files.6. Click Archive. The command exec

Schedule TabUse the Schedule tab to enable or change the recurrence of scheduled maintenancereminders.FIGURE 12.Schedule Tab• Select the time of day t

FIGURE 13.Report Options Tab• Type a company name in the Company box, and any additional information in the Info:box.• Click Import Logo and then Open

Starting xPONENTPerform the following steps if xPONENT does not launch automatically after starting you turnon the computer.• On the PC desktop, click

xPONENT must read this manual thoroughly before operatingthe software.1. On the System Login tab, type your user ID.2. If you are using a secure versi

FIGURE 14.Screen Elements1. Page 2. Tab 3. Right-Click MenuPageThe main elements at the top of the window are Pages. Click a page to go to that page i

• Copy All - Copies all data• Copy - Copies only selected data• Paste - Pastes previously copied text or data into the box• Delete - Erases text or da

Pause - Pauses the system after the current command completes. Pause does not stop thesystem in the middle of running a command. You cannot run anothe

FIGURE 16.Home PageDaily ActivitiesSystem Initialization - Perform a system initialization routine.Shutdown - Perform a shutdown routine.Probe and Hea

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Adjusting the Sample Probe HeightAdjust the sample probe height to ensure that the probe drops far enough into the well toacquire sample.NOTE: Ensure

CAUTION: Correct sample probe height is critical to successful sampleacquisition and calibration. Problems with the sample probe canlead to fluid leak

Calibrate your system at least once a week using the Calibration/Verification button on theAuto Maint tab of the Maintenance page. In addition, recali

FIGURE 18.Select System Initialization RoutineRunning System Initialization1. On the Home page, click System Initialization under Daily Activities.2.

Deleting CAL and VER Kit Information1. Open the Maintenance page, then open the Lot Management tab.2. In the Active Reagents section, select the kit y

• Protocols - Displays when Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol is clicked.• Stds & Ctrls - Displays when Create a New Batch from an exis

Export - Exports a batchDelete - Deletes a batch.Edit - Edits a batch.Run - Runs a batch.Using the Batches Page1. Open the Batches page.2.Click one of

NOTE: Luminex recommends that you analyze the manufacturer’s assay kitcontrols with each batch.To create a new batch from an existing protocol:1. Read

9. Type a unit of measurement in the Units box.10. Type the desired bead count for each analyte in the Count box.11.If you click Apply All, this appli

FIGURE 20.New Multibatch TabThis page contains the following:Multi-Batch Name - Use this field to create a name for new multi-batches.Select Pending B

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6. Click Save to return to the New Multibatch tab.7. Click Run to run the multi-batch. FIGURE 21.Select Pending Batch Dialog BoxUsing xPONENT47

FIGURE 22.New MultiBatch Tab with Plate LayoutxPONENT for MAGPIX48

FIGURE 23.Multibatch Report Dialog BoxSave Multi-batchAfter creating a multi-batch, you can save it to the Select Pending Batch list. When saved tothi

Running a BatchTo run a batch, click Run Batch to open the Batches page. Select the pending batch thatyou want to run, then click Run. NOTE: If the ba

1. Open the Batches page.2. In the Pending Batches section, click the batch you want to delete, then click Delete.The Delete Pending Batch dialog box

FIGURE 24.Settings TabThis tab contains the following:Name and description boxes - Type the name and description in the appropriate box.Acquisition Se

• Analysis Type - Use this list to choose from the following analysis types:• None - No analysis. Select if you have your own data post-processing pro

FIGURE 25.Analytes TabThis tab contains the following:Analyte grid - A grid representing each analyte from 1 to 50. Select All selects all analytes,an

FIGURE 26.Analysis Settings Dialog BoxIf you selected Quantitative on the Settings tab, the default analysis formula is 5PWeighted. To change the defa

Apply All - Applies the information in the Units and Counts fields to all analytes.You can also specify the minimum allowable bead count per well that

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FIGURE 27.Protocols TabThis tab contains the following:Batch Name/Description - Used to name and describe a batch.Select a Protocol - Contains the pro

FIGURE 28.Stds & Ctrls TabThis tab contains the following:Apply Std/Ctrl Kit - Opens the Select Std/Ctrl Kit dialog box. The dialog box displays t

• Dilution - Contains the following dilution options:• 1:2 - Halves the standard from each previous iteration.• 1:10 (Log) - Computes a value of one-t

FIGURE 29.Samples TabThis page contains the following tabs:• Create Sample - Displays when the Create New Samples button is clicked.• Edit Samples - D

Protocol - Displays the protocol selected in the Samples tab. If xPONENT has an LISlicense enabled, any sample details provided by the LIS also appear

FIGURE 30.Create Sample TabThis tab contains the following:Protocol - Displays the protocol selected in the Samples tab. If xPONENT has a LIS licensee

Save - Saves changes made to the Sample list.Close - Returns to the Samples tab.Creating a New Sample List1. Open the Samples page.2. In the Sample Li

Current Batch TabTo view the Current Batch tab, click the Results page. The Current Batch tab also displayswhen you run a batch. Use this tab to view

Single Step - Allows analysis of one well at a time. Select or clear this check box to turn thisfunction on or off.Scroll Arrows - Use the up, down, l

• % Recovery - A measure of how accurately your observed results match your expectedresults following regression analysis.(Observed concentration) / (

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• Maximize - Maximizes the Progress display to fill the window.• Zoom - Enable a closer look at the analyte progress.• Save Image - Opens a Save As di

Select Replay ModeTo replay a batch, open the Results page, then the Saved Batches tab. Select the batchthat you want to replay and click Replay at th

Analyzing a Saved BatchOpen the Results page, then open the Saved Batches tab. Select the batch name, thenclick Open. The Results, Log, and Sample Det

FIGURE 34.Filter Setup Dialog BoxThis dialog box lets you choose the saved batch that you want to display in the CompletedBatches list, based on the o

Import - Opens the Open dialog box to choose a batch file (.mdf) to import. Select IncludeRaw Files (LXB) to import the raw data file as well.Export -

Results PageOnce data is collected in a batch, observation and analysis take place in the Results page.This page contains the following tabs:• Current

FIGURE 35.Results TabThis tab displays the following:• Results• Statistic• Analyte• Displayed Well• Well information (Well, Sample, Run Statistic; Ana

• Validate - Validates an entire selected row or cell in the Results table. Average rows orcells cannot be selected. If you haven’t selected an item o

FIGURE 36.Settings TabName and description boxes - Type the name and description in the appropriate box.Acquisition Settings:• Volume - This is the vo

Analysis Settings - Use this section to set the analysis type, set the number of standardsand controls, select an external analysis program, and choos

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• Fit of all Standards - The standard curve will be determined by using each individualstandard replicate when calculating the standard curve. For exa

• Date• Message• CodeLog entries are displayed in yellow if a well was acquired with a warning. Log entries aredisplayed in red if a problem occurred

LIS Results TabThis tab displays saved batches containing LIS samples.FIGURE 39.LIS Results TabFilter- Opens the Filter Setup dialog box.Clear - Click

Reports TabUse this tab to view, generate, and print reports. xPONENT can format your batch or multi-batch results in a variety of export formats and

• Batch Audit• Patient ReportIf you choose Data Interpretation, a Select Analytes section appears on the right anddisplays a list of the analytes in t

Select a system log report, a date from the Date list, and click Generate to generate thereport.Advanced Reports - Enables a single option, User Repor

12. In the Count box, type the total desired bead count for each analyte. Click Apply All.13. To set a bead count and the units for a single analyte,

Exporting a Protocol1. Open the Protocols page, then open the Protocols tab.2. Select a protocol.3. Click Export. The Save as dialog box opens.4. Sele

3. If the protocol uses standards, type the appropriate information for each standard in theAssay Standard Information section. In each analyte column

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