Flow Cytometry

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Cytometry measuring a cell

BD LSRFortessa X20

Instrument capabilities

Common Applications:

  • Quantifiable cellular analysis of single cells
  • High speed analysis of cells from sources such as human, mouse or cell culture

Image of instrument BD LSR Fortessa

Features:

  • Easy to use
  • Excellent signal to noise ratio
  • High speed (up to 5,000 cells per second)
  • Primarily tube-based acquisition - HTS (High Throughput Screening) option available
  • Analysis of sample up to 16 Fluorescent Parameters plus Forward and Side Scatter
  • Multi-colour acquisition
  • Simple Compensation matrix setup via DiVa Wizard
  • Individual laser on/off capabilities
  • Great for a wide range of applications 

Software:

  • BDFACSDiva™ Software

Configurations: 

Attune NxT – Invitrogen/ThermoFisher

Instrument capabilities

Common Applications:

  • Quantifiable cellular analysis of single cells
  • High speed analysis of cells from sources such as human, mouse or cell culture
  • 96 well plate loader for high through put screening automatically installed

Image of instrument Attune NXT

Features:

  • Easy to use
  • Excellent signal to noise ratio
  • High speed (10x other flow cytometers 1ml / minute acquisition using Acoustic focusing technology
  • 96 well plate analysis with anti-clog technology
  • Analysis of sample up to 11 Fluorescent Parameters plus Forward and Side Scatter
  • Multi-colour acquisition
  • Simple Compensation matrix setup via Attune NxT Software
  • Great for a wide range of applications 

Software:

  • Attune NxT™Software (analysis station available offline)

Configurations: 

 

 

BD Accuri™C6 Plus

Instrument capabilities

Common Applications: 

  • Quantifiable cellular analysis of single cells

 

Image of instrument Accuri C6

Features:

  • Very easy to use
  • Tube based analysis
  • Analysis of sample up to 5 Fluorescent Parameters plus Forward and Side Scatter
  • Multi-colour acquisition
  • Great for simple applications
  • Compact 

Software:

  • BDAccuri™ C6 Plus Software

Configurations: 

 

SONY MA900

Instrument capabilities

The MA900 from Sony meets the needs of most sorting applications, supporting 12 fluorescence parameters and 4-way sorting.

 

SONY MA900 Cell Sorter

Powerful, modern technologies built into the MA900 system include a patented micro fluidic chip-based design, comprehensive fluidic controls, and advanced automation that dramatically simplifies operation to make sorting less subjective and improve reliability.

The MA900 offers choice and flexibility, enabling the detection of up to 14 parameters. Currently equipped with 2 excitation lasers: 488 nm and 638 nm. Free-form PMTs enable detection of fluorescence signals from each beam spot, allowing detection of up to 12 fluorescence parameters and two scatter parameters.

Configurations: