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Mix

Mix[sample]⟹primitive

generates an ExperimentSampleManipulation-compatible primitive that describes mixing a sample using bench-top instrumentation or by pipetting on a micro liquid handling robot.

Details

  • Mix can be performed on both micro and macro liquid handling scale.
  • Mixing on micro liquid handling scale is always performed by pipetting and requires the keys MixVolume and NumberOfMixes.
  • For mixing on micro liquid handling scale, Preheat, MixFlowRate, MixPosition, MixPositionOffset, CorrectionCurve, as well as TipSize and TipType are optional keys.
  • If the MixVolume and NumberOfMixes keys are specified, the liquid handling scale will resolve to micro liquid handling, unless LiquidHandlingScale is specified to MacroLiquidHandling or other manipulations require macro.
  • Mix on macro liquid handling scale can be performed using all mix types also offered by ExperimentMix (for available types, see MixTypeP).
  • If MixType is set to anything except Pipette, and/or Instrument is specified, the liquid handling scale automatically resolves to MacroLiquidHandling.
  • For mixing on macro liquid handling scale, ExperimentSampleManipulation will automatically choose the optimal mixing technique and/or parameters if not all necessary keys are provided, according to ExperimentMix option resolution behaviour.
    • Input
    Output
    Pipetting Options
    General Options
    Attributes
  • Protected

Examples

Basic Examples  (3)

Create a primitive to specify mixing by pipetting for a sample in a plate well:

Create a primitive that requests multiple up-and-down pipettings of the sample for mixing:

Create a primitive that requests mixing by vortexing:

Additional Examples  (2)

Create a primitive that only draws a small amount of sample for mixing:

Specify the flow rate at which the sample should be aspirated and dispensed while mixing:

Options  (3)

TipSize  (1)

Specify the tip size to use:

TipType  (2)

Specify the tip model to use:

Specify the tip type and size to use:

Attributes  (1)

Protected  (1)

The Mix head is protected:

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