Illumina Preset Protocol - Infinium HTS Assay Manual

The Infinium HTS Assay Manual workflow includes the following functionality.
• | Preconfigured Infinium HTS Assay Manual protocols. |
• | Automatic placement of samples when necessary. |
• | Automatic step transition when required. |
• | Automatic calculation or display of reagents at every step in the protocol. |
Protocol 1: Prep Sample (Infinium HTS Assay Manual)
Protocol Type: Sample Prep

Master Step 1: Select Infinium Kit-Infinium HTS
Step Type: No Output
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Subsection |
Setting |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
HTS Infinium Kits |
Text Dropdown |
Default list of HTS Infinium kits |
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Infinium Kit Name |
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Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Infinium HTS Kit Name |
Trigger Location |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Set Next Step |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
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Assign Next Step |
Manual |
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Must Move Forward |
Optional:
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Master Step 2: Quantify DNA-Infinium PicoGreen
Step Type: Standard QC
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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1X TE |
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Lambda DNA |
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PicoGreen dsDNA quantification reagent |
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Setting |
Value |
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Destination Containers |
96 well plate |
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Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Stock Lambda DNA (ng/µl) |
Numeric |
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Stock Lambda DNA for A1 (µl) |
Numeric |
Calculated - (233.3 * 75)/Stock Lambda DNA (ng/µl) |
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1X TE for A1 (µl) |
Numeric |
Calculated - 233.3 - Stock Lambda DNA for A1 (µl) |
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No. of QDNA Plates |
Numeric Dropdown |
1,2,3 |
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PicoGreen (µl) |
Numeric |
Calculated - If No. of QDNA Plates = 1 then 115; if No. of QDNA Plates = 2 then 215; if No. of QDNA Plates = 3 then 315 |
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1X TE (ml) |
Numeric |
Calculated - If No. of QDNA Plates = 1 then 23; if No. of QDNA Plates = 2 then 43; if No. of QDNA Plates = 3 then 63 |
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Step Data |
Multiline Text Fields |
Lambda serial dilution instruction notes |
Multiline Text |
Default Read Only
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Standard QDNA Plate instruction notes |
Multiline Text |
Default Read Only
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Sample QDNA Plate instruction notes |
Multiline Text |
Default Read Only
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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File Name |
PicoGreen Results File |
Manual |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
LIMS ID Sample Name Container Name Well Project Name |
Defaults |
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Infinium Kit Name |
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Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Calculate Stock Lambda DNA and PicoGreen Dilution |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Manual button |
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Command line
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |

Master Step 3: Amplify DNA-Infinium HTS
Step Type: Standard
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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MA1 - Infinium |
Illumina |
MA2 - Infinium |
Illumina |
MSM - Infinium |
Illumina |
NaOH |
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Setting |
Value |
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Destination Containers |
96 well plate |
Well Sort Order |
Column |
Placement Pattern |
Same Shape |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Multiline Text Fields |
HTS Instruction Notes |
Multiline Text |
Default Read Only
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Comment |
Multiline Text |
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
LIMS ID Sample Name Container Name Well Project Name |
Defaults |
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Infinium Kit Name |
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DNA Plate Barcode |
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Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Validate MSA3 Plate Barcode and Set Sample Placement Information |
Trigger Location |
Placement |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Calculation Regular expression for MSA3 barcode 2 letters, 7 number - MSA3. Saves for future use:
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Copy Infinium Kit Name |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Must Move Forward |

Master Step 4: Incubate DNA-Infinium
Step Type: No Outputs
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Multiline Text Fields |
Instruction Notes |
Multiline Text |
Default
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Comment |
Multiline Text |
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Infinium Kit Name |
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DNA Plate Barcode |
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Sample_Plate |
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Sample_Well |
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Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |

Master Step 5: Fragment DNA-Infinium
Step Type: No Outputs
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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FMS - Infinium |
Illumina |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Multiline Text Fields |
Instruction Notes |
Multiline Text |
Default
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Comment |
Multiline Text |
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Infinium Kit Name |
Global field - derived sample |
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DNA Plate Barcode |
Global field - derived sample |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |

Master Step 6: Precipitate DNA-Infinium
Step Type: No Outputs
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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PM1-Infinium |
Illumina |
100% 2-propanol |
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Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Blue Pellet Presence |
Checkbox |
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100% 2-propanol Prep Date |
Date Selection |
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Multiline Text Fields |
Instruction notes |
Multiline Text |
Default
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Comment |
Multiline Text |
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Infinium Kit Name |
Global field - derived sample |
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DNA Plate Barcode |
Global field - derived sample |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |

Master Step 7: Resuspend DNA-Infinium
Step Type: No Outputs
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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RA1-Infinium |
Illumina |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Multiline Text Fields |
Instruction Notes (HTS) |
Multiline Text |
Default
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Comment |
Multiline Text |
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Infinium Kit Information |
Global field - derived sample |
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DNA Plate Barcode |
Global field - derived sample |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |
Protocol 2: BeadChip Processing (Infinium HTS Assay Manual)
Protocol Type: Sample Prep, Other

Master Step 1: Hybridize DNA to BeadChip - Infinium
Step Type: Standard
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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PB2-Infinium |
Illumina |
XC4-Infinium |
Illumina |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
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Well Sort Order |
Row |
Configured on master step |
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Placement Pattern |
Row |
Configured on master step |
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Placement Screen |
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Configured on step |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Multiline Text Fields |
Instruction Notes |
Multiline Text |
Default
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Comment |
Multiline Text |
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Copy Sample Information |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Copies over the derived sample information from previous step for use in future step.
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Generate Sample Placement for InfiniumBeadChip |
Trigger Location |
Placement |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Generates the auto-placement of the samples from the plate to the BeadChip using a PlacementHelper java script and placement pattern file. The placement pattern file describes exactly how the 96 samples map to the BeadChip. Placement pattern file must be named Hybrid Pattern_96_well plate_[container type for the Beadchip].csv. |
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Validate BeadChip Barcodes |
Trigger Location |
Placement |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Checks for uniqueness of the barcode and possibly for the actual barcode. |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Must Move Forward |

Master Step 2: Wash BeadChips-Infinium
Step Type: No Outputs
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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PB1-Infinium |
Illumina |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Multiline Text Fields |
Instruction Notes |
Multiline Text |
Default
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Comment |
Multiline Text |
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Must Move Forward |

Master Step 3: Extend and Stain BeadChip- Infinium
Step Type: No Outputs
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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ATM-Infinium |
Illumina |
PB1-Infinium |
Illumina |
SML-Infinium |
Illumina |
LX1-Infinium |
Illumina |
LX2-Infinium |
Illumina |
XC3-Infinium |
Illumina |
XC4-Infinium |
Illumina |
EML-Infinium |
Illumina |
RA1-Infinium |
Illumina |
70% EtOH |
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Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
EDTA Prep Date |
Date Selector |
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20% EthOH Prep Data |
Date Selector |
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Multiline Text Fields |
Extend Instruction Notes |
Multiline Text |
Default Without allowing pipette tips to touch BeadChip surfaces, fill the reservoir of each flow-through chamber as follows:
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Stain Instruction Notes |
Multiline Text |
Default Fill the reservoir of each flow-through chamber as follows:
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Wash and Coat BeadChips Instruction Notes |
Multiline Text |
Default
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Step File Placeholders |
File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Array Instrument |
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Infinium Kit Name |
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DNA Plate Barcode |
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BeadChip Barcode |
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BeadChip Position |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Array Instrument |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Needed because the default setting is not always honored. |
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Routing Script -iScan |
Trigger Location |
Step |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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End of Workflow