Workflow frequently asked questions for the Illumina Protein Prep Automation System (IPPAS)

How is barcode scanning done? What does the manual process look like?

• The IPPAS (RGA) will scan anything on deck.

• Use the below-deck hand scanner to scan info on QC tubes or if RGA scanning fails.

  • It is also possible to manually type barcodes into ILASS if needed (eg, during water runs or if barcodes are smudged).

If the reagent barcodes are unreadable both by automated and manual scanning, what is the workaround to resolve this problem?

• For customer sample runs, ILASS will display the expected barcode format so a barcode can be entered manually. Example:

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  • “Enter [0-9]{6}[A-Z]{1}” means enter 6 numbers (0-9) and 1 letter (A-Z), example: 123456A

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