Application

MikroWin is a complete package for the flexible evaluation of all microplate test kits. The software can control a reading process for every microplate orientated reader (Luminescence, Fluorescence, Photometry etc.). The measurement data produced in combination with Sample ID's is saved shortly after measurement has been completed. After the raw data is saved it is processed by a test specific parameter file. The result may be printed or exported. Each test has its own specific parameter file, therefore an almost unlimited number of tests maybe saved and used at the appropriate moment. Please click here to see an example view.

Test Parameter

The overlay and layout of the microplate used in the parameter file is flexible, this therefore suits all applications. The partitioning (layout) and overlay is visualised in the user template and is not fixed. Upto 12 different tests (or standard curves) may be defined on one microplate. Test controls or (standards and concentrations) may be assigned in any position, each individual control / standard is colour coded to aid the user. 16 different control types are at the disposal of the user. Please click here to see an example view. 

Features

MikroWin uses a multiple layer matrix calculation system to calculate the end results of a test, this allows the most complicated test formula to be broken down to a step by step process. Each result of upto 16 matrixes may be then combined for a complete print protocol. The matrix layer feature can be compared to common table calculation software. Please click here to see an example view. 

Screening

MikroWin offers the user a qualitative distribution with upto 10 different layers (e.g. Poshigh, Pos, Pos low, Doubtful, Neghigh, Neg). Each threshold limit may assigned with a algebraic formula or value. Each flag may also be colour coded allowing easy identification of particular results. The test results may be combined (e.g. Sample ID's, Measurement values, Qualitative) on one screen. Combined results or individual results may be printed, each layer or combination of layers may be defined with its own font, text height etc., allowing the user total flexibility. Please click here to see an example view.

Curve-Fitting

MikroWin has a large amount of curve fitting routines which can be used for the calculation of concentration of measurement values. Concentration may also be calculated in a non linear situation. Standard routines include Regression, Point to Point, Spline, 4Para, Logit Log etc.). Upto 12 reference curves can be processed on one microplate. All curves may be saved, so that standards don't have to be pippetted again on following plates. Please click here to see an example view.

Kinetics

MikroWin allows the user to see an online graphic of all wells during the kinetic measurement. Any well or set of wells may be marked and then enlarged for more detailed examination. Individual graphics of wells may also be printed. Comprehensive data reduction algorithms may also be used for calculating conditions like (Delta/Min and Onsetime etc.). Please click here to see an example view.

Driver System

In order to guaranty the flexibility of MikroWin a driver system has been implemented. Similar for example to the drivers used for printers. There are four different types of driver (Reader, Export, Sampler, and Curvefit). Reader driver: These allow us to work with any microplate orientated reader. Export driver: These allow the user to export results to other packages or host systems. Sampler driver: In cases where a large amount of tests are being performed, often sample processors are used. In order to integrate MikroWin with a sampler there are different drivers which can import sample positions to MikroWin, these Sample ID's are then presented with the final result in exactly the correct position. They can also import well specific errors, e.g. pipetting errors. Curvefit driver: Often in clinical chemistry different types of curve fit are used to calculate concentration's, the driver system allows us to update and write new fitting routines to cope with any need.

System Requirements

MikroWin 2000 requires a personal computer running the operating system Windows XP or higher. In addition, for some of the program options the Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or higher is required. To make good use of MikroWin 2000, the personal computer requires a minimum of 1 GB available memory. Also a XGA (1024×768 Points) or higher-resolution Monitor is required. Depending on installation options, a MikroWin 2000 installation requires 20…50 MB of available hard-disk space.