QC Beads

Kansas State University
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
RA

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Company:

Thermo Scientific

Product Name:

Cytocal beads

Catalog Number:

FC3MV

We performed regular QC and checked alignment of all lasers on the FACS calibur instrument using these beads. They perform very well and allow us to maintain the instrument.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Flow cytometry

Starting Material

BEADS in FACS buffer

Protocol Overview

Add one drop of bead to 1ml of FACS buffer. Vortex and read.

Tips

Make sure the beads have been vortexed for 10sec before using. Avoid light.

Results Summary

Six different populations show peaks at vacuous points helping us track all filters.

Additional Notes

None

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Summary

The Good

Proves to be good QC.

The Bad

NA

The Bottom Line

Works well.

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