VeriSeq NIPT Microlab STAR
The ML STAR is used with the TG VeriSeq NIPT Sample Prep Kit for automated pipetting of liquid sample material and reagents. The following sections provide details that are specific to the instructions in this guide.
VeriSeq NIPT Microlab STAR Deck Layout
The ML STAR work surface, called the deck, holds loadable carriers in different sizes and configurations. The carriers hold tips, reagent containers, tubes, microplates, and a vacuum manifold. The tracks are numbered on the deck surface.
VeriSeq NIPT Microlab STAR Deck Layout
| A. | 96-Channel MPH Slide Waste |
| B. | Tip Carrier with tip adapter (Tracks 1–6) |
| C. | Tip Carrier (Track 7–12) |
| D. | Four 24 Sample Plasma Tube Carrier (Tracks 15–18) |
| E. | Multiflex Plate Carrier for Microplates (Tracks 19–24) |
| F. | Fixed Vacuum Manifold and Magnet Carrier (Tracks 25–31) |
| G. | Fixed CPAC Carrier (Tracks 32–38) |
| H. | Deep-well plate carrier (Tracks 39–44) |
| I. | Tube carrier (track 46) |
| J. | Reagent Trough Carrier (Track 47) |
| K. | Individually Counted Tip Carrier (Tracks 49–54) |
| L. | 8-channel Waste and teaching tips |
VeriSeq NIPT Microlab STAR Carrier Layout
All carriers have multiple loading sites. In this guide, the site load positions for all carrier types are numbered consistently from back to front.
Tip Carrier Layout with Numbered Site Positions 1–5
| A. | Front of carrier |
| B. | Back of carrier |
| C. | Barcode labels facing right (next to column 12) |
