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News Release from: Beckman Coulter | Subject: Vi-Cell XR analyser
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 20 March 2008
Cell analyser offers automated culture
Integration of Beckman Coulter's Vi-Cell XR cell viability analyser with Biomek lab automation workstations and other devices for real-time cellular imaging in a walk-away system for cell culture
Integrated automation adds flexibility to the application of the Vi-Cell instrument, from basic cellular research through drug development and scale up, and even into pharmaceutical manufacturing quality control The Vi-Cell XR (extended range) measures the viability of cells and counts them in minutes, using the widely accepted Trypan Blue cell viability tissue culture protocol
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 22 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The instrument measures 15 to 30 times more volume than competitive systems in the same amount of time, with a more comprehensive array of parameters.
The automated, integrated solution monitors cell growth over time.
Beckman Coulter developed the customised solution for a cell culture 'seed and feed' application.
Components of the solution include the Vi-Cell XR, a Biomek NXP workstation configured with a Span-8 Pod and gripper, a Biomek FXP dual-bridge workstation, storage devices, incubator, plate hotel and two detectors.
The integrated solution provides cell analysis data necessary to evaluate clone selection, cell expansion and protein expression results.
Data from the analysis is also automatically captured for subsequent analysis with other cellular results that determine cell viability and efficiency such as confluence, loci of growth and protein-protein interactions.
"No other cell viability analyser can be integrated for this level of automation," explained Karen Bezold, director of research flow cytometry and business development for Beckman Coulter.
"Because Beckman Coulter's total product offering is so broad, we are uniquely qualified to provide complete solutions and support to our customers.
"This capability gives our users additional downstream application options for their easy-to-use Vi-Cell instruments". Request a free brochure from Beckman Coulter ...
Bob Lund, group manager, integrated solutions for Beckman Coulter, commented: "Beckman Coulter's Vi-Cell XR Cell Viability Analyser with its extended, 2-70u size range, reagent-saving 500ul sample volume and enhanced image resolution can now be utilised in fully automated cell culture systems with walk-away operation for the monitoring and optimisation of cell growth.".
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