CytoScan™ XON Assay Training Kit - FAQs

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Is the CytoScan XON Assay (Cat. No. 931311, 931312) validated for FFPE samples?

No, the CytoScan XON Assay has only been validated for blood samples.

Does Ref103 come in the CytoScan XON Assay Kit (Cat. No. 931311)?

Reference Genomic DNA 103 is not included in the kit, but is available for purchase separately (Cat. No. 901012).

Note: A positive control is recommended for the CytoScan XON assay.

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Can the CytoScan XON assay differentiate between a gene and pseudogene by copy number analysis at the exon level?

Unfortunately, no, it is not possible to map to one or the other.

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Has the CytoScan XON rehybridization assay been tested and verified?

Yes, the CytoScan XON rehybridization assay has been tested and the hybridization cocktail can be saved.

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Which version of Chromosome Analysis Suite (ChAS) Software is required to analyze CytoScan XON arrays?

Chromosome Analysis Suite (ChAS) Software version 3.3 is required to analyze CytoScan XON arrays. 

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Are the equipment requirements for running the CytoScan XON assay different from the CytoScan assay?

Consumable and equipment requirements are the same for running both the CytoScan XON assay and the CytoScan assay.   

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What are the quality requirements for genomic DNA for a successful run on a CytoScan XON array?

Sample must be double-stranded genomic DNA (gDNA) that is not degraded (size 10 kb by gel analysis), not contaminated, and free of PCR inhibitors. Sample should be diluted to 20 ng/µL in low-EDTA TE buffer. 

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Which format is the CytoScan XON array?

It is a 49 format array. 

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