MicroStation System, MicroLog Version 4.2 - DTU Systems Biology ...

Remember:
Light purple
reactions
are
considered
positive as
long as the
color is
noticeable
when
compared to
the A1
reference
well.
Reading MicroPlates
• Click Read Next to sequentially read the next MicroPlate on
the worksheet without returning to the Worksheet window.
• A Confirmation window appears. Click OK if it displays the
MicroPlate you wish to read.
• The Manual Entry of Data window appears.
• If necessary, click Cancel to return to the Data window.
Assessing reactions
Entering reactions in manual mode requires visual assessment of
MicroPlate reactions. SEE Section 5, page 5 for more information on
reading reactions manually.
Table 5-1 will guide your visual assessment:
Color Density How To Assess It
Same as A1 well (usually colorless) Negative
Noticeable purple color (more than A1 well) Positive
Extremely faint color. Not sure Borderline
Entering reactions
TABLE 5-1. VISUALLY ASSESSING WELL COLOR DENSITY
1. Enter reactions into the on-screen MicroPlate using any of the
methods shown on page 5.6.
2. Click OK.
MANUAL ENTRY OF DATA WINDOW (TO ENTER PLATE REACTIONS)
3. Click Print to print report (if you did not select Automatic
Printout).
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