| abstract |
The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for correlating consumable data with analytical consumables used in biological analysis. An analysis system and related consumables are provided, wherein the analysis system adjusts one or more steps of an analysis protocol based on consumable data specific to the consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using the data by an analysis system to perform analysis. The present invention also relates to consumables (eg, kits and reagent containers), software, data deployment packages, computer readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems and methods for performing automated bioassays. |