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Typically, more sample prep cartridges will be required than 8-Rod Covers and this needs to be
taken into account when loading the QIAsymphony SP with unit boxes.
Important
Do not refill partially used unit boxes. The number of sample prep cartridges or
8-Rod Covers is detected during the inventory scan.
Important
Do not throw empty unit boxes away. Empty unit boxes can be used in the
“Waste” drawer for collection of used sample prep cartridges and 8-Rod Covers
during the purification procedure.
8-Rod Covers
An 8-Rod Cover is an array of 8 rod covers that cover the magnetic rods of the magnetic head.
Each unit box can hold a maximum of twelve 8-Rod Covers.
There is a spacer between the bottom of the unit box and the last 8-Rod Cover.
A specific pattern on the top and bottom edge of an 8-Rod Cover enables automatic detection
by the QIAsymphony SP during the inventory scan.
The number of 8-Rod Covers in a unit box is also detected during the inventory scan.
8-Rod Covers and sample prep cartridge.
Sample prep cartridges
Sample prep cartridges are the vessels used by the QIAsymphony SP during purification of
nucleic acids. Each well of a sample prep cartridge can hold up to 3 ml of liquid.
Sample prep cartridges are provided in sealed unit boxes. Each unit box can hold a maximum of
28 cartridges. A specific pattern on the top and bottom edge of a sample prep cartridge enables
automatic detection by the QIAsymphony SP during the inventory scan. The number of sample prep
8-Rod Cover
Sample prep cartridge
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