A Great Machine for Four-Color Stains

May 26, 2017

The Gladstone Institutes
GIVI
Research Associate

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Company:

BD Biosciences

Product Name:

Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer

Catalog Number:

653118

Our lab studies T-Cell protective immunity in genital mucosa. This Accuri flow cytometer has been invaluable to our more simpler investigations.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Flow Cytometry

Starting Material

Murine Cells

Protocol Overview

Relatively easy to use automated machine that comes with it's own custom software. Data is readily able to be imported to analyzing software (flowjo, etc)

Tips

Clogs sporadically and requires a long wash/clean to dislodge

Results Summary

We use this machine for four color investigations as well as for counting cells.

Features Summary

Multiple cleaning modes, aesthetically pleasing

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Extremely simple to use and very efficient flow cytometer

The Bad

Clogs occasionally, company support has been drastically reduced

The Bottom Line

Indispensable piece of equipment in the lab. Sporadic clogs are certainly worth the convenience it brings.

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