Review Questions for i-Chroma reader and Software set #1

1. Protein is clear and colorless. Choose all techniques not used to detect protein in
immunoassay technology.

1) Phosphorescence 2) Radioisotopes 3) Enzymes 4) Magentic Particles

5) Fluorescence 6) X-ray 7) Chemiluminescence

2. Which of the following combinations of lights are OK for fluorescence? Check all that works.

1) 450nm -> 480nm 2) 660nm -> 540 nm 3) 360nm -> 660nm 4) 550nm-> 450nm

3. I-Chroma derives its name from Paper-Chromatography. Explain how paper-chromatography

works.

4. Explain the major technical difference between the conventional rapid chip and i-Chroma test
cartridge.

5. What is the difference between Ag and Ab?

6. What does the term “conjugation or hybridization” in immunoassay mean?

7. What does the “immobilization” in immunoassay mean?

8. Why is it recommended to reset the time in i-Chroma when it is installed?

9. How does i-Chroma system take care of batch-to-batch variations?

10. How does the “multimode operation” in i-Chroma system work? What is the major limitation in
this operation mode compared to “single mode operation”?
 Review Questions for i-Chroma reader and Software set #2

1. In printer installation, which of these cables are used?

2. In connection i-Chroma to a notebook, an “USB to RS-232 Converter” is used. Why do we

need this converter?

3. i-Chroma system can be connected to a PC via either a grey or a black cable. What are the
differences in their applications?

4. What will be the advantage of upgrading the firmware via a PC over via the upgrade chip?
5. When do you want to create your own upgrade chip with the i-Chroma reader?

6. If any i-Chroma system displays unusually, what will be the best means of reporting the
technical data to Boditech T/S team?

7. One i-Chroma system is in trouble far away from your company. How will you arrange
technical assistance between the user to either your or Boditech CS team?

8. Which hardware/software features are currently not supported by i-Chroma system directly?

1) Hb measurement 2) Temperature sensor 3) LIS 4) Barcode reader

5) Fluorescence sensor 6) Magnetic equalizer 7) Flow sensor 8) printer support