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Scepter Cell Counter Sensors

40 µm sensors designed to count particles between 3 µm & 17 µm

Synonym(s):

Automated Cell counter tips

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UNSPSC Code:
41104923
eCl@ss:
32011202
NACRES:
NB.22

manufacturer/tradename

Scepter

parameter

50,000 particles/mL particle concentration (1,500,000 particles/mL)

technique(s)

cell counting: suitable

particle size

3-18 μm

compatibility

for use with cells sized 4.0–12.0 μm

shipped in

ambient

General description

The Scepter 2.0 handheld automated cell counter provides a fast and convenient method for counting cells and particles and is compatible with both the 40 and 60uM sensor. The system employs the Coulter principle in a miniaturized, handheld, format enabling rapid cell counting; what used to take 10 minutes now takes less than 30 seconds. The user prepares a dilution of the cell culture of interest and uses the Scepter cell counter to aspirate a sample of this dilution into the Scepter sensor.

The Scepter cell counter’s screen displays:

Cell concentration
Average cell size
Average cell volume
Histogram of size or volume distribution
This system is intended for research use only and has been tested with cell types representative of those in use today.
The Scepter sensor is engineered with a micro-fabricated, cell-sensing zone that enables discrimination by cell size and cell volume - down to sub-micron and sub-picoliter resolution.

Coupled with precision liquid handling channels and electronics, the Scepter sensor accurately and reliably provides cell population statistics

Application

Research Category
Cell Culture

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

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Cell Analysis Best Practices

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Human PBMC Isolation and Counting Using the Scepter™ 2.0 Handheld Automated Cell Counter

Using the 40 µm aperture sensor, the Scepter cell counter can accurately and precisely count a broad range of cell types, including small cells such as PBMC and red blood cells.

Rapid Counting of Somatic Cells in Dairy Milk Using the Scepter™ 2.0 Cell Counter

Rapid Counting of Somatic Cells in Dairy Milk Using the Scepter™ 2.0 Cell Counter

Precise and Accurate Bead Counting Using the Scepter™ Handheld Automated Cell Counter

Scepter cell counter is well suited for precise counting for beads of numerous types commonly employed in a wide range of biological applications.

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Protocols

Counting Yeast Cells for Brewing and Wine Industries Can Be Facilitated by the Scepter™ 2.0 Handheld Automated Cell Counter

The Scepter used in an application to count yeast cells.

How to use Scepter™ 2.0 Cell Counter

The Scepter™ cell counter uses the Coulter principle of impedance-based particle detection to reliably and accurately count every cell in your sample.

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

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