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    PEA Technology

    Are internal controls included in the Olink® Target 48 panels, and if so what are they?

    How is the Limit of Detection (LOD) estimated and how is this handled in the data analysis?

    Why would a sample not pass quality control in only one out of several panels run?

    Should I dilute my samples before shipping them to Olink?

    How many replicates of each sample are analyzed?

    Why do the negative control and interplate control samples flag/not pass the quality control (QC) for Olink Target 96?

    Why is the limit for a sample passing or failing the quality control set to +/- 0.3NPX of the plate median for Incubation control 2 and the detection control?

    What is the maximum sample throughput for Olink panels run on Olink® Signature Q100?

    Where can I find a standard curve for the proteins I have run on Olink® Target 96, Olink® Target 48 and Olink® Explore?

    How is it determined whether a sample has failed sample quality control because of operator error or due to some property of the sample for Target 96, Target 48, Focus and Flex runs?