Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL v1.1
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Last updated
The Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR is part of the CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR protocols that include the following functionality.
Preconfigured CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR protocols that support the preparation of upper and lower respiratory specimens for real-time RT-PCR qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the 2019-nCoV.
Automated calculation of sample and buffer volumes.
Automated calculation or display of reagents at every step in the protocol.
Automatic step transition when required.
Automatic placement of samples when necessary.
Automated assignment of QC Pass/Fail, based on user-selected threshold values.
Protocol Type = Sample Prep
Next Steps Configuration
Master Step Name = Sort Sample Type (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = No Outputs
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Pretreatment of Urine (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
ATL
Catalog Number = 939016
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Pretreatment of Whole Blood (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Pretreatment of Stool (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
Buffer ASL
Catalog Number = 19082
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Pretreatment of Dried Swabs (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
ATL
Catalog Number = 939016
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Pretreatment of Viscous Respiratory Samples (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
Sputasol
Supplier = Oxoid Limited
Website = www.oxoid.com
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Pretreatment of Isolation of gDNA of Gram Positive Bacteria (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Purification of Viral Nucleic Acids and Bacterial DNA (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Report File - Manually uploaded
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Protocol Type = Sample Prep
Next Steps Configuration
Master Step Name = Assay Set Up Sorting (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = No Outputs
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Thermofisher TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 3
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}-{LIST:N1,N2,P}
Reagent Kits
Thermofisher TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR Master Mix, CG
Supplier = Thermofisher
Catalog Number = A15299; A15300
Control Types
HSC
nCoVPC
NTC
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Promega GoTaq Probe 1-Step RT qPCR (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 3
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}-{LIST:N1,N2,P}
Reagent Kits
Promega GoTaq Probe 1- Step RT-qPCR System
Catalog Number = A6120; A6121
Control Types
HSC
nCoVPC
NTC
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Quantabio qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR Tough Mix (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 3
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}-{LIST:N1,N2,P}
Reagent Kits
Quantabio qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR ToughMix
Catalog Number = 95132-100; 95132-02K; 95132-500
Control Types
HSC
nCoVPC
NTC
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Quantabio UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4X) (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 3
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}-{LIST:N1,N2,P}
Reagent Kits
Quantabio UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4X)
Catalog Number = 95166-100; 95166-500; 95166-01K
Control Types
HSC
nCoVPC
NTC
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = ABI 7500 Fast DX (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = No Outputs
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Instrument Driver File - Automatically attached
Upload Result File - Manually uploaded
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Master Step Name = Report Results (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = No Outputs
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Results File (.csv) - Automatically attached
File Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Column
Table Columns - Global Fields
The version of the next step names may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of the next step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of the next step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of the next step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of the next step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of the next step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of the next step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of ABI 7500 Fast DX step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of ABI 7500 Fast DX step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of ABI 7500 Fast DX step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
The version of ABI 7500 Fast DX step name may be different depending on the version of IPP installed.
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Comment
Multiline Text
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Derived Sample
Extraction Sample Type
Text Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
Urine
Whole Blood
Stool
Dried Swabs
Viscous Respiratory Samples
Isolation of gDNA of Gram Positive Bacteria
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Final Sample Volume (uL)
Numeric Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
100
200
400
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Volume of ATL (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Derived Sample
Volume of Urine (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Final Sample Volume (uL)
Numeric Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
100
200
400
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Volume of ATL (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Derived Sample
Volume of Urine (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Directions
Multiline Text
Default = If the weight of stool is not 100 mg, update the Stool (mg) field with the proper weight and press the Recalculate Buffer button.
Incubation 1 Finish Time
Text
Incubation 1 Start Time
Text
Incubation 2 Finish Time
Text
Incubation 2 Start Time
Text
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Stool (mg)
Numeric
Default = 100
Range From 30
Derived Sample
Volume of Buffer ASL (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Directions
Multiline Text
Default = Transfer 100 uL, 200 uL, or 400 uL of the liquid to a new screw cap tube, depending on the sample volume chosen.
Incubation Finish Time
Text
Incubation Start Time
Text
Volume of ATL to add to each dried swab (uL)
Numeric
Default = 600
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Directions
Multiline Text
Default = Add 1 volume of Sputasol solution to 1 volume of sample and shake well
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Derived Sample
Enzyme Solution (uL)
Numeric
Default = 180
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Procedure Type
Text Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
EZ1 Advanced
EZ1 Advanced XL
BioRobot EZ1 DSP
Was Internal Control (IC) Used?
Toggle Switch
Default = None Set
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Comment
Multiline Text
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Derived Sample
RT-qPCR Assay
Text Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
Thermofisher TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR
Promega GoTaq Probe 1-Step RT qPCR
Quantabio qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR Tough Mix
Quantabio UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4X)
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Combined Primer/Probe Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Nuclease-free Water (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR Master Mix (4x) (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Total Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Combined Primer/Probe Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Go Script RT Mix for 1-Step RT-qPCR (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
GoTaq Probe qPCR Master Mix with dUTP (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Nuclease-free Water (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Total Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Combined Primer/Probe Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Nuclease-free Water (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR Tough Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Total Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Combined Primer/Probe Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Nuclease-free Water (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Total Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4x) (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Directions
Multiline Text
Template File
Text Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
2019-nCov Dx Panel TaqPath
2019-nCov Dx Panel Quanta
2019-nCov Dx Panel Promega
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Ct Value
Text
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Comment
Multiline Text
Criteria - Ct Threshold
Numeric
Required Field
Criteria - Operator
Text
Read Only
Default = <=
Criteria - Source
Text
Read Only
Default = Ct Value
Result
Text
Read Only
Default = Positive
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Ct Value
Text
Derived Sample
Result
Text
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Submitted Sample
Sample Type
Text
Submitted Sample
Extraction Protocol
Text