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Flow Cytometry
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
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
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
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.
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: