Warnings and Precautions

Immediately report any serious incidents related to this product to tech support and the Competent Authorities of the member states in which the user and the patient are established.

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This assay contains Proteinase K. Personal injury can occur through inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, and eye contact. Use in a well-ventilated area, wear protective clothing, avoid breathing dust, and dispose of any containers and unused contents in accordance with applicable governmental safety standards.

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This assay contains guanidinium chloride. Personal injury can occur through inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, and eye contact. Use in a well-ventilated area, wear protective clothing, and dispose of any containers and unused contents in accordance with applicable local governmental safety standards.

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This assay contains 2-propanol, a flammable chemical. Keep away from heat and open flames. Personal injury can occur through inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, and eye contact. Use in a well-ventilated area, wear protective clothing, and dispose of any containers and unused contents in accordance with applicable local governmental safety standards.

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This assay contains dimethyl sulfoxide, a corrosive and combustible liquid. Personal injury can occur through inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, and eye contact. Use in a well-ventilated area, wear protective clothing, and dispose of any containers and unused contents in accordance with applicable local governmental safety standards.

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To prevent the formation of harmful gases, do not dispose of cfDNA extraction waste (contains guanidine hydrochloride) with waste containing bleach (sodium hypochlorite).

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Handle all specimens as if they contain potentially infectious agents.

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Use routine laboratory precautions. Do not pipette by mouth. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in designated work areas. Wear disposable gloves and laboratory coats when handling specimens and assay reagents. Wash hands thoroughly after handling specimens and assay reagents.

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Do not use any assay components beyond their stated expiration date on the assay box label. Do not interchange assay components from different assay lots. Assay lots are identified on the assay box label. Store the assay components at the specified temperature.

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To prevent sample or reagent degradation, make sure that all sodium hypochlorite vapors from cleaning have fully dissipated before starting the protocol.

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Failure to follow the procedures as outlined can result in erroneous results or significant reduction in sample quality.

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For environmental, health, and safety information, refer to the safety data sheets (SDS) at support.illumina.com/sds.html.