BD Biosciences has launched the BD Facsverse Flow Cytometer, a flexible, reliable and scalable system that can analyse up to 10 parameters and support a range of research applications.
With the new BD Facsuite Software System for the BD Facsverse Flow Cytometer, users can now automate routine tasks, such as instrument startup, setup, sample acquisition and data analysis, and complete others with minimal clicks.
The software package's modular architecture enables users to multi-task, performing data analysis while the system is acquiring data.
The software introduces a powerful new paradigm that eliminates the need for daily spill over correction, which is essential for today's multicolour analysis.
BD Facsuite Software enables assays and experiments to be exported to other BD Facsverse Systems around the globe, minimising commonly encountered system and user-related variances.
The BD Facsverse Flow Cytometer has built-in intelligence that is intended to reduce errors, increase efficiency, automate processes and minimise user interaction.
Some examples include: vacuum-based fluidic subsystem that allows flexibility in sample introduction; new setup and QC concepts that eliminate the need for daily compensation for standard fluorochromes; and intelligence and innovation that are built into components across the system that streamline many operations and prevent errors.
To support a range of applications, the system provides optional predefined BD research assays for apoptosis, cell cycle, cell proliferation and cytokine detection, which are matched with BD reagent kits for reproducible results.
The system also facilitates the development of user-defined experiments.
Researchers can convert their experiments to reusable assays that include relevant settings, acquisition and analysis worksheets, and gating strategies.
They can also establish report parameters to reduce data variability between users and laboratories for the same application.
The BD Facsverse Flow Cytometer is available in four-, six- and eight-colour configurations with forward-scatter and side-scatter support for up to 10 total parameters.
The four- and six-colour systems can be expanded with a field upgrade.
The system has a compact footprint that enables it to fit easily on standard laboratory benchtops.
