The Digital Bio ADAM range of automated cell counters, available from Labtech, measures total cell numbers and cell viabilities through detection technologies.
ADAM utilises sensitive fluorescence dye technology in combination with laser optics and CCD technology to provide improved accuracy, reliability and speed of measurement for cell counting and viability testing.
The ADAM utilises a disposable microchip that makes cell counting extremely simple, quick and cost effective.
The need for routine calibration of the device is eliminated and the disposable chip reduces risk of exposure to hazardous samples (blood samples, virus-infected cells and so on).
Traditional automatic cell counters use flow cells or chambers internal to the device.
During or after cell counting, traditional cell counters become clogged with cell debris or require special cleaning and calibration.
The ADAM automatic cell counter is a precision microscope integrated with fluorescence optic and image-analysis software.
After the samples are stained with fluorescent dye, propium iodide, which intercalates DNA to stain the nucleus of target cells, fluorescent images are taken automatically.
The system takes the 40-60 images by the movement of automatic X-Y stage.
The obtained images are processed automatically by image analysis software integrated inside the system.
All procedures are automatic once the stained sample has been dropped to the disposable chip.
