RainDrop Sense Operator’s Manual
LCN 50-04344 Rev. D
2-6
RainDrop Sense Chip
The RainDrop Sense Chip is placed into the instrument on top of the PCR tube strip. As part
of the Sense process, the chip punctures the tube strip caps and transfers the emulsified
sample through its lanes where the Sense instrument identifies and counts the droplets.
Microfluidic chip
Droplet detection
region of interest (ROI)
Fluid lanes
Chip alignment hole
Chip alignment hole
Waste collection area
Oil input gaskets
Figure 2-5: RainDrop Sense Chip
Handling the Sense Chip
Handle the Sense Chip as follows:
Grasp the chip by its sides.
Do not touch the clear microfluidic chip and its droplet detection region of interest.
Save the bag the chip comes in for later disposal of the chip.
