Introduction
This document serves as the comprehensive user manual for the Agilent Aria Real-Time PCR Software. It provides detailed instructions and guidance for users of both the AriaMx (For Research Use Only) and AriaDx (For In Vitro Diagnostic Use) systems. The manual covers essential aspects of the software, including getting started, specifying hardware and software settings, performing tests and calibrations, creating and opening experiments, setting up plates and thermal profiles, running and monitoring experiments, setting analysis criteria, viewing results, generating reports, and utilizing advanced features like Multiple Experiment Analysis (MEA) projects and the Aria ET (Electronic Tracking) Software.
For the most current version of the Aria software, please visit the official Agilent download website: www.agilent.com/en/ariamx-software-download.
Key Features and Capabilities
- Guidance on setting up and configuring Real-Time PCR experiments.
- Instructions for various experiment types, including Quantitative PCR, Allele Discrimination, and User Defined.
- Detailed procedures for plate setup, including well types, sample information, and dye/target assignments.
- Information on thermal profile setup and management.
- Procedures for running, monitoring, and stopping experiments.
- Methods for data retrieval, export, and analysis.
- Tools for customizing graph properties and generating reports.
- Support for Multiple Experiment Analysis (MEA) projects for comparative analysis.
- Information on the Aria ET (Electronic Tracking) Software for enhanced workflow management.
