6
4.3 Filter Wheel Description........................................................38
4.4 Instrument Specifications .....................................................39
4.4.1 General Specifications.............................................................39
4.4.2 Measurement Specifications....................................................40
4.4.3 Microplates ..............................................................................41
4.5 Available Option for LT-4500 ................................................42
4.5.1 LIS Option – Handheld Barcode Scanner................................42
4.6 Instrument Accessories ........................................................43
5. Quality Control ................................................................................. 45
5.1 Introduction............................................................................45
5.2 Self Check Procedure............................................................45
5.3 Operational Qualification (OQ) .............................................45
5.3.1 MultiCheck Test .......................................................................45
5.3.2 Microplate Test ........................................................................46
5.3.3 Instrument Precision with Liquid Samples ...............................46
5.3.4 Instrument Linearity with Liquid Samples.................................47
6. Application Example........................................................................ 49
6.1 Introduction............................................................................49
6.2 Step-by-Step Example: Quantitative ELISA.........................49
6.2.1 Test Kit Description..................................................................49
6.2.2 Create a Method ......................................................................51
6.2.3 Organize Printed Report ..........................................................61
6.2.4 Run the Method .......................................................................65
6.2.5 Evaluate the Result..................................................................66
6.2.6 Summary of Definition of Quantitative ELISA in LT-com..........68
7. Cleaning, Maintenance, and Disposal ........................................... 69
7.1 Introduction............................................................................69
7.2 Cleaning the Instrument........................................................70
7.3 Instrument Disinfection.........................................................70
7.3.1 Disinfection Solutions...............................................................71
7.3.2 Disinfection Procedure.............................................................71
7.3.3 Safety Certificate......................................................................73
7.4 Preventive Maintenance Plan for LT-4500 ...........................74
7.4.1 Monthly ....................................................................................74
7.4.2 Every 4 Years ..........................................................................74
7.5 Filter Replacement and Installation......................................74
7.5.1 Filter Switching Procedure .......................................................75
7.5.2 Defining Filters.........................................................................78
7.6 Disposal..................................................................................78
7.6.1 Introduction ..............................................................................78
