System Overview; Overview; Product Description - Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX Instructions For Use Manual

Overview

This chapter describes the individual components of the CytoFLEX flow cytometer and the
corresponding functions of these components.
This chapter contains information on:

Product Description

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• Main Components
• Optical Components
• Fluidics System
• Sample Station
Plate Loader Components
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• System Configuration
• Consumables and Supplies
Instrument Specifications
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• Performance Characteristics
Reagent Limitations
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Product Description
The CytoFLEX and CytoFLEX LX flow cytometers are used for the qualitative and quantitative
measurement of biological and physical properties of cells and other particles. These properties are
measured when the cells pass through one or multiple laser beams in a single-file. The CytoFLEX
flow cytometer can perform up to 13 color marker analysis. The system can be ordered in various
configurations. The CytoFLEX S may be ordered in various configurations from 2 lasers, 4 colors to
a maximum of 4 lasers, 13 colors. The CytoFLEX LX flow cytometer can perform up to 21 color
marker analysis. The system can be ordered in various configurations from a 4 laser, 14 colors, to a
maximum of 6 lasers, 21 colors. Many of the configurations can be upgraded in the field. For
Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostics procedures.
NOTE
A CytoFLEX instrument cannot be upgraded to a CytoFLEX S cytometer.
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CHAPTER 1

System Overview

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