Cell Viability Analyzer

Includes:

• Computer w/ Software
• Monitor
• Manuals

Product Features:

• Viability via standard trypan blue dye exclusion method
• Total cell concentration
• Mean cell size
• Real time cellular images
• Bioprocess monitoring
• Validated reagents
• Convenient reagent pack

 Specifications:

• Analysis Time: < 2.5 min
• Capacity: Single or 12 position via autoloader
• Concentration Range: 5 x 10^4 to 1 x 10^7 cells/mL
• Counting Accuracy: ± 6%
• Depth: 41 cm (16 in)
• Digitizing Resolution: 1394 x 1040
• Height: 44.5 cm (17.5 in)
• Imaging Technology: Auto-focus CCD array, Firewire camera
• Instrument Type: Video image through a quartz flow cell
• Overall Analysis Range: Size Range: 2 µm - 70 µm
• Sample Volume: 0.5 mL
• Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
• Viability Range: 0 to 100%
• Weight: 11.3 kg (25 lb)
• Width: 38 cm (15 in)

The Vi-CELL automates the widely accepted trypan blue cell exclusion method. Historically, cell viability determinations were performed manually using a light microscope and hemacytometer. This technique has major shortcomings due to subjective determination of cell count, as well as manual, time consuming steps. In comparison to the manual technique, the Vi-CELL automatically performs the trypan blue with video imaging of the flow-through cell. Results are obtained in minutes.