Description
When using tissue-derived cells such as stem cells or the cells from the adipose stromal vascular fraction (SVF), knowing cell concentration and viability is crucial to ensure and control the quality of downstream procedures. Tissue-derived samples are often contaminated with red blood cells and noncellular debris, making cell counting a time-consuming, subjective, and error-prone process. The LUNA-STEM™ is equipped with dual fluorescence and brightfield optics to distinguish live and dead nucleated cells from non-nucleated cells. Samples are stained with nucleic acid dyes to determine the concentration and viability of mononucleated cells. Non-nucleated cells are distinguished from debris and also counted. In as little as 30 seconds, the LUNA-STEM™ reports total cell concentration, nucleated cell concentration, non-nucleated cell concentration, cell viability, and average cell size. A high-resolution image with live cells labeled with green circles and dead cells with red circles can be viewed to confirm data visually.
KEY FEATURES
30 SECONDS TO RESULTS
In as little as 30 seconds, the LUNA-STEM™ captures, merges, and analyzes images from three channels to produce cell count and viability data.
NUCLEATED AND NON-NUCLEATED CELL ANALYSIS
Nucleic stains make sure that nucleated cells are counted as live or dead cells whereas nonnucleated cells are counted as non-nucleated cells.
USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE
Customize and save protocols, verify results immediately onboard, use the dilution calculator, and gate cells on histograms with a few taps on the LUNA-STEM™ touchscreen.
SIMPLE RECORDKEEPING
Print data with the built-in printer or export high-resolution images, data, and full data reports via USB.
THE LOWEST COST, THE GREATEST CONVENIENCE
Perfect for labs on a budget, the LUNA-STEM™ works with the LUNA™ Reusable Slide. The LUNA™ Reusable Slide delivers the affordability of manual cell counting without the associated time, subjectivity, and user-to-user variability. Our disposable PhotonSlides™ are made with optical quality materials with ultra-low autofluorescence to allow for optimal fluorescence detection. PhotonSlides™ maintain the highest standard of cell counting accuracy and offer the ultimate counting experience with no mess or cleanup.