Good Cytometer for a Good Price

April 11, 2019

BlueskyReddit
Johns Hopkins University
Oncology
Postdoctoral Researcher

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Company:

BD Biosciences

Product Name:

BD FACSCelesta

Catalog Number:

660344

My research focuses on the role of the immune system in regulating blood glucose. The BD FACSCelesta is an easy to use flow cytometer with a small footprint. It also is a reasonably prices machine.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Tips

Make sure you filter your tissue samples before running on the machine to prevent clogs

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Summary

The Good

Easy to use cytometer with a small footprint

The Bad

Requires a maintenance contract for optimal performance, which increases the operating cost

The Bottom Line

The BD FACSCelesta is an easy to use flow cytometer with a small footprint. It also is a reasonably prices machine. It is a frequently used machine in our lab.

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