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7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR SystemGETTING STARTED GUIDEStandard curve experimentsPublication Number 4387779Revision DFor Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.DISCLAIMER: TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, LIFE TECHNOLOGIES AND/OR ITS AFFILIATE(S) WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, MULTIPLE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING FROM THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING YOURUSE OF IT.Revision history: Pub. No. 4387779RevisionDateD25 October 2016DescriptionCorrected the 7500 System consumables list.Important Licensing Information: These products may be covered by one or more Limited Use Label Licenses. By use of these products, you acceptthe terms and conditions of all applicable Limited Use Label Licenses.Corporate entity: Life Technologies Corporation Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA Toll Free in USA 1 800 955 6288Trademarks: All trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific and its subsidiaries unless otherwise specified. AmpErase and AmpliTaqGold are trademarks of Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation. TaqMan is a registered trademark of Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., used under permission and license. 2016 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved.

ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiHow to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiHow to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixCustomer and technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiSafety Conventions Used in This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiSymbols on Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiSafety Labels on Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xivGeneral Instrument Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviChemical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviiElectrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xixPhysical Hazard Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xixWorkstation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxSafety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiChapter 1Get Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1About the 7500/7500 Fast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Supported Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4About Standard Curve Experiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11About the Example Standard Curve Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Example Experiment Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Chapter 2Design the Standard Curve Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . 17Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Create a New Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Define the Experiment Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Define the Methods and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Set Up the Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Set Up the Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Set Up the Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Set Up the Run Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Review the Reaction Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Order Materials for the Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Finish the Design Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperimentsiii

Chapter 3Prepare the Reactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Prepare the Sample Dilutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Prepare the Standard Dilution Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Prepare the Reaction Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Prepare the Reaction Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Chapter 4Run the Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Prepare for the Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Enable the Notification Settings (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Start the Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Monitor the Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Unload the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Chapter 5Analyze the Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Section 5.1: Review Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Analyze the Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68View the Standard Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71View the Amplification Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74View the Well Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Publish the Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Section 5.2: Troubleshoot (If Needed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85View the Analysis Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86View the QC Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Omit Wells from the Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90View the Multicomponent Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92View the Raw Data Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Appendix A Alternate Experiment Workflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Advanced Setup Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98QuickStart Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Template Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Export/Import Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107ivApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperiments

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperimentsv

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PrefaceHow to Use This GuideAbout the SystemDocumentationThe guides listed below are shipped with the Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 FastReal-Time PCR SystemGuideApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast RealTime PCR System Getting Started Guidefor Genotyping ExperimentsApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast RealTime PCR System Getting Started Guidefor Presence/Absence ExperimentsApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast RealTime PCR System Getting Started Guidefor Relative Standard Curve andComparative CT ExperimentsPurpose and AudienceExplains how to perform experiments on the 7500/7500 Fastsystem. Each Getting Started Guide functions as both a:Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast RealTime PCR System Computer Setup GuideApplied Biosystems Real-Time PCRSystems Reagent Guide4387784 Tutorial, using example experiment data provided with theApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCRSoftware (7500 software). Guide for your own experiments.4387785Intended for laboratory staff and principal investigators whoperform experiments using the 7500/7500 Fast system.43877834387779Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast RealTime PCR System Getting Started Guidefor Standard Curve ExperimentsApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast RealTime PCR System Maintenance GuidePNExplains how to maintain the 7500/7500 Fast system.4387777Intended for laboratory staff responsible for the maintenance ofthe 7500/7500 Fast system.4387778Provides information about the reagents you can use onApplied Biosystems Real-Time PCR Systems, including:4387787 An introduction to TaqMan and SYBR Green reagents Descriptions and design guidelines for the followingexperiment types:– Quantitation experiments– Genotyping experiments– Presence/absence experimentsIntended for laboratory staff and principal investigators whoperform experiments using the 7500/7500 Fast system.Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast RealTime PCR System Site Preparation GuideExplains how to prepare your site to receive and install the7500/7500 Fast system.4387776Intended for personnel who schedule, manage, and perform thetasks required to prepare your site for installation of the7500/7500 Fast system.Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperimentsvii

PrefaceHow to Use This GuideGuidePurpose and AudienceApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast RealTime PCR Software v2.0 HelpExplains how to use the 7500 software to:PNNA Set up, run, and analyze experiments using the 7500/7500Fast system. Calibrate a 7500/7500 Fast instrument. Verify that the performance of a 7500/7500 Fast instrumentwith an RNase P run.Intended for: Laboratory staff and principal investigators who performexperiments using the 7500/7500 Fast system. Laboratory staff responsible for the installation andmaintenance of the 7500/7500 Fast system.AssumptionsThis guide assumes that you: Text ConventionsAre familiar with the Microsoft Windows operating system.Are familiar with the Internet and Internet browsers.Know how to handle DNA and/or RNA samples and prepare them for PCR.Understand data storage, file transfer, and copying and pasting.Have networking experience, if you plan to integrate the 7500/7500 Fast systeminto your existing laboratory data flow.This guide uses the following conventions: Bold text indicates user action. For example:Type 0, then press Enter for each of the remaining fields. Italic text indicates new or important words and is also used for emphasis.For example:Before analyzing, always prepare fresh matrix. A right arrow symbol ( ) separates successive commands you select from a dropdown or shortcut menu. For example:Select File Open.User AttentionWordsTwo user attention words appear in Applied Biosystems user documentation. Each wordimplies a particular level of observation or action as described below:Note: Provides information that may be of interest or help but is not critical to the use ofthe product.IMPORTANT! Provides information that is necessary for proper instrument operation,accurate reagent kit use, or safe use of a chemical.Examples of the user attention words appear below:Note: The Calibrate function is also available in the Control Console.IMPORTANT! To verify your client connection, you need a valid user ID.viiiApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperiments

PrefaceHow to Obtain More InformationSafety AlertWordsSafety alert words also appear in user documentation. For more information, see “SafetyAlert Words” on page xii.How to Obtain More InformationRelatedDocumentationDocuments Related to Genotyping ExperimentsDocumentPNAllelic Discrimination Pre-Developed TaqMan Assay Reagents Quick ReferenceCard4312212Custom TaqMan Genomic Assays Protocol Submission Guidelines4367671Custom TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assays Protocol4334431 Ordering TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assays Quick Reference Card4374204Performing a Custom TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assay for 96-Well Plates QuickReference Card4371394Performing a TaqMan Drug Metabolism Genotyping Assay for 96-Well PlatesQuick Reference Card4367636Pre-Developed TaqMan Assay Reagents Allelic Discrimination Protocol4312214 TaqMan Drug Metabolism Genotyping Assays Protocol4362038TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assays Protocol4332856Documents Related to Presence/Absence ExperimentsDocumentPNDNA Isolation from Fresh and Frozen Blood, Tissue Culture Cells, and BuccalSwabs Protocol4343586NucPrep Chemistry: Isolation of Genomic DNA from Animal and Plant TissueProtocol4333959Documents Related to Relative Standard Curve and Comparative CT ExperimentsDocumentPNAmplification Efficiency of TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Application Note127AP05Applied Biosystems High-Capacity cDNA Reverse Transcription Kits Protocol4375575 Custom TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Protocol4334429Primer Express Software Version 3.0 Getting Started Guide4362460TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Protocol4333458User Bulletin #2: Relative Quantitation of Gene Expression4303859Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperimentsix

PrefaceHow to Obtain More InformationDocuments Related to Standard Curve ExperimentsDocumentPNAmplification Efficiency of TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Application Note127AP05Custom TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Protocol4334429Primer Express Software Version 3.0 Getting Started Guide4362460TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Protocol4333458User Bulletin #2: Relative Quantitation of Gene Expression4303859Documents Related to the Reagent GuideDocumentPNApplied Biosystems High-Capacity cDNA Reverse Transcription Kits Protocol4375575Custom TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Protocol4334429Custom TaqMan Genomic Assays Protocol: Submission Guidelines4367671Custom TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assays Protocol4334431Power SYBR Green PCR Master Mix and RT-PCR Protocol4367218Pre-Developed TaqMan Assay Reagents Allelic Discrimination Protocol4312214Primer Express Software Version 3.0 Getting Started Guide4362460SYBR Green PCR and RT-PCR Reagents Protocol4304965SYBR Green PCR Master Mix and RT-PCR Reagents Protocol4310251TaqMan Drug Metabolism Genotyping Assays Protocol4362038TaqMan Exogenous Internal Positive Control Reagents Protocol4308335TaqMan Fast Universal PCR Master Mix (2 ) Protocol4351891TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Protocol4333458TaqMan Gene Expression Master Mix Protocol4371135TaqMan Genotyping Master Mix Protocol4371131TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assays Protocol4332856TaqMan Universal PCR Master Mix Protocol4304449User Bulletin #2: Relative Quantitation of Gene Expression4303859Using TaqMan Endogenous Control Assays to Select an Endogenous Controlfor Experimental Studies Application Note127AP08Note: For more documentation, see “Customer and technical support” on page xi.xApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperiments

PrefaceCustomer and technical supportObtainingInformation fromthe Software HelpThe 7500 Software Help describes how to use each feature of the user interface. Openthe Help from within the software by doing one of the following: Press F1. Clickin the toolbar. Select Help 7500 Software Help.To find topics of interest in the Help: Review the table of contents. Search for a specific topic. Search an alphabetized index.Customer and technical supportVisit thermofisher.com/support for the latest in services and support, including: Worldwide contact telephone numbers Product support, including:– Product FAQs– Software, patches, and updates– Training for many applications and instruments Order and web support Product documentation, including:– User guides, manuals, and protocols– Certificates of Analysis– Safety Data Sheets (SDSs; also known as MSDSs)Note: For SDSs for reagents and chemicals from other manufacturers,Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperimentsxi

PrefaceSafety Conventions Used in This DocumentSafety Conventions Used in This DocumentSafety AlertWordsFour safety alert words appear in Applied Biosystems user documentation at points inthe document where you need to be aware of relevant hazards. Each alertword–IMPORTANT, CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER–implies a particular level ofobservation or action, as defined below:DefinitionsIMPORTANT! – Indicates information that is necessary for proper instrument operation,accurate chemistry kit use, or safe use of a chemical.– Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, mayresult in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.– Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury.– Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the mostextreme situations.Except for IMPORTANTs, each safety alert word in an Applied Biosystems documentappears with an open triangle figure that contains a hazard symbol. These hazardsymbols are identical to the hazard icons that are affixed to Applied Biosystemsinstruments (see “Safety Symbols” on page xiii).ExamplesThe following examples show the use of safety alert words:IMPORTANT! Wear powder-free gloves when you handle the halogen lamp.The lamp is extremely hot. Do not touch the lamp until it has cooled toroom temperature.CHEMICAL HAZARD. Ethanol is a flammable liquid and vapor.Exposure causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation and may cause central nervoussystem depression and liver damage. Read the MSDS, and follow the handling instructions.Wear appropriate protective eyewear, clothing, and gloves.ELECTRICAL HAZARD. Failure to ground the instrument properlycan lead to an electrical shock. Ground the instrument according to the provided instructions.xiiApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperiments

PrefaceSymbols on InstrumentsSymbols on InstrumentsElectricalSymbols onInstrumentsThe following table describes the electrical symbols that may be displayed onApplied Biosystems instruments.SymbolSafety SymbolsDescriptionSymbolDescriptionIndicates the On position of themain power switch.Indicates a terminal that may beconnected to the signal groundreference of another instrument.This is not a protected groundterminal.Indicates the Off position of themain power switch.Indicates a protective groundingterminal that must be connectedto earth ground before any otherelectrical connections are madeto the instrument.Indicates a standby switch bywhich the instrument is switchedon to the Standby condition.Hazardous voltage may bepresent if this switch is onstandby.Indicates a terminal that canreceive or supply alternatingcurrent or voltage.Indicates the On/Off position of apush-push main power switch.Indicates a terminal that canreceive or supply alternating ordirect current or voltage.The following table describes the safety symbols that may be displayed onApplied Biosystems instruments. Each symbol may appear by itself or in combinationwith text that explains the relevant hazard (see “Safety Labels on Instruments” onpage xiv). These safety symbols may also appear next to DANGERS, WARNINGS, andCAUTIONS that occur in the text of this and other product-support documents.SymbolDescriptionIndicates that you should consult the manual for further information and toproceed with appropriate caution.Indicates the presence of an electrical shock hazard and to proceed withappropriate caution.Indicates the presence of a hot surface or other high-temperature hazard andto proceed with appropriate caution.Indicates the presence of a laser inside the instrument and to proceed withappropriate caution.Indicates the presence of moving parts and to proceed with appropriatecaution.Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperimentsxiii

PrefaceSafety Labels on InstrumentsEnvironmentalSymbols onInstrumentsThe following symbol applies to all Applied Biosystems electrical and electronicproducts placed on the European market after August 13, 2005.SymbolDescriptionDo not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Follow localmunicipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce theenvironmental impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).European Union customers:Call your local Applied Biosystems Customer Service office for equipmentpick-up and recycling. See www.thermofisher.com for a list of customerservice offices in the European Union.Safety Labels on InstrumentsThe following CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER statements may be displayed onApplied Biosystems instruments in combination with the safety symbols described in thepreceding section.xivEnglishFrançaisCAUTION Hazardous chemicals. Read theMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) beforehandling.ATTENTION Produits chimiques dangeureux.Lire les fiches techniques de sûreté dematériels avant la manipulation des produits.CAUTION Hazardous waste. Refer toMSDS(s) and local regulations for handlingand disposal.ATTENTION Déchets dangereux. Lire lesfiches techniques de sûreté de matériels et larégulation locale associées à la manipulationet l'élimination des déchets.WARNING Hot lamp.AVERTISSEMENT Lampe brûlante.WARNING Hot. Replace lamp with anApplied Biosystems lamp.AVERTISSEMENT Composants brûlants.Remplacer la lampe par une lampeApplied Biosystems.CAUTION Hot surface.ATTENTION Surface brûlante.DANGER High voltage.DANGER Haute tension.WARNING To reduce the chance of electricalshock, do not remove covers that require toolaccess. No user-serviceable parts are inside.Refer servicing to Applied Biosystemsqualified service personnel.AVERTISSEMENT Pour éviter les risquesd'électrocution, ne pas retirer les capots dontl'ouverture nécessite l'utilisation d'outils.L’instrument ne contient aucune pièceréparable par l’utilisateur. Toute interventiondoit être effectuée par le personnel de servicequalifié de Applied Biosystems.CAUTION Moving parts.ATTENTION Parties mobiles.WARNING This instrument is designed for12 V, 75 W Halogen lamps only.AVERTISSEMENT Cet instrument est conçupour des lampes d'halogène de 12 V et 75 Wseulement.Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperiments

PrefaceSafety Labels on InstrumentsLocations ofWarningsThe Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System contains warnings atthe locations shown below.AttentionPhysical hazardPhysical hazardAttentionAttentionAttentionApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperimentsxv

PrefaceGeneral Instrument SafetyGeneral Instrument SafetyPHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Use this product only asspecified in this document. Using this instrument in a manner not specified byApplied Biosystems may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument.Moving andLifting theInstrumentMoving andLifting StandAlone Computersand MonitorsPHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. The instrument is to be movedand positioned only by the personnel or vendor specified in the applicable sitepreparation guide. If you decide to lift or move the instrument after it has been installed,do not attempt to lift or move the instrument without the assistance of others, the use ofappropriate moving equipment, and proper lifting techniques. Improper lifting can causepainful and permanent back injury. Depending on the weight, moving or lifting aninstrument may require two or more persons.Do not attempt to lift or move the computer or the monitor withoutthe assistance of others. Depending on the weight of the computer and/or the monitor,moving them may require two or more people.Things to consider before lifting the computer and/or the monitor: Make sure that you have a secure, comfortable grip on the computer or the monitorwhen lifting. Make sure that the path from where the object is to where it is being moved is clearof obstructions. Do not lift an object and twist your torso at the same time. Keep your spine in a good neutral position while lifting with your legs. Participants should coordinate lift and move intentions with each other beforelifting and carrying. Instead of lifting the object from the packing box, carefully tilt the box on its sideand hold it stationary while someone slides the contents out of the box.Operating theInstrumentEnsure that anyone who operates the instrument has: Received instructions in both general safety practices for laboratories and specificsafety practices for the instrument. Read and understood all applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). See “4LReagent and Waste Bottle Safety. Four-liter reagent and wastebottles can crack andleak. Each 4-liter bottle should be secured in a low-density polyethylene safetycontainer with the cover fastened and the handles locked in the upright position.” onpage xvii.PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Use this instrument as specifiedby Applied Biosystems. Using this instrument in a manner not specified byApplied Biosystems may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument.xviApplied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard CurveExperiments

PrefaceChemical SafetyCleaning orDecontaminatingthe InstrumentBefore using a cleaning or decontamination method other than thoserecommended by the manufacturer, verify with the manufacturer that the proposedmethod will not damage the equipment.Chemical SafetyChemical HazardWarningGENERAL CHEMICAL HANDLING. To minimizehazards,ensure laboratory personnel read and practice the general safety guidelines forchemical usage, storage, and waste provided below, and consult the relevant SDS forspecific precautions and instructions:· Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provided by the chemicalmanufacturer before you store, handle, or work with any chemicals or hazardousmaterials. To obtain SDSs, see the “Documentation and Support” section in thisdocument. Minimize contact with chemicals. Wear appropriate personal protective equipmentwhen handling chemicals (for example, safety glasses, gloves, or protectiveclothing). Minimize the inhalation of chemicals. Do not leave chemical containers open.Useonly with adequate ventilation (for example, fume hood). Check regularly for chemical leaks or spills. If a leak or spill occurs, followthemanufacturer's cleanup procedures as recommended in the SDS. Handle chemical wastes in a fume hood. Ensure use of primary and secondary waste containers. (A primary waste containerholds the immediate waste. A secondary container contains spills or leaks from theprimary container. Both containers must be compatible with the waste material andmeet federal, state, and local requirements for container storage.) After emptying a waste container, seal it with the cap provided. Characterize (by analysis if necessary) the waste generated by the particularapplications, reagents, and substrates used in your laboratory. Ensure that the waste is stored, transferred, transported, and disposed of accordingto all local, state/provincial, and/or national regulations.IMPORTANT! Radioactive or biohazardous materials may require special handling, anddisposal limitations may apply.HAZARDOUS WASTE (from instruments). Waste produced by theinstrument is potentially hazardous. Follow the guidelines noted in the precedingGeneral Chemical Handling warning.4L

Preface How to Use This Guide Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard Curve Experiments viii Assumptions This guide assumes that you: Are familiar with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Are familiar with the Internet and Internet browsers.

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