User`s guide

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Essential Measurement Practices (Electrophoretic Assays)
General:
WARNING
Wear hand and eye protection and follow good laboratory practices when preparing
and handling reagents and samples.
WARNING
No data is available addressing the mutagenicity or toxicity of the dye/DMSO
reagent. Because the dye binds to nucleic acids, it should be treated as a potential
mutagen and used with appropriate care. The DMSO mixtures should be handled
with particular caution as DMSO is known to facilitate the entry of organic
molecules into tissues. We strongly recommend using double gloves when handling
DMSO mixtures.
• Handle and store all reagents according to the instructions given in the Reagent Kit
Guides.
• Avoid sources of dust or other contaminants. Foreign matter in reagents and samples
or in the wells of the chip will interfere with assay results.
• Always insert the pipette tip to the bottom of the well when dispensing the liquid.
Placing the pipette at the edge of the well may lead to poor results due to the formation
of a bubble on the bottom of the well.