User`s guide

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4 Prepare the samples and the chip.
For detailed information on sample and chip preparation refer to the
– Reagent Kit Guides that are available for each reagent kit.
– Application Notes that are available for each assay.
NOTE
When preparing chip and samples, pay attention to the essential measurement
practices described in “Essential Measurement Practices (Electrophoretic Assays)”
on page 67 and “Essential Measurement Practices (Flow Cytometric Assays)” on
page 178.
5 Insert the chip in the Agilent 2100 bioanalyzer:
a Open the lid.
The bioanalyzer icon changes as follows:
b Check that the cartridge is inserted properly and the chip selector is in the correct
position (“1” for electrophoretic assays, “2” for flow cytometric assays).
For details, please refer to “Switching Between Electrophoretic and Flow Cytometric
Assays” on page 47.