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Bioanalytical

Automated cell counter

Counts cells and measures their viability automatically, usually by imaging a stained sample in a disposable or reusable counting chamber. It replaces manual haemocytometer counting for routine cell culture and bioprocess work.

  • Biotechnology
  • Biopharmaceutical
  • Cell and gene therapy
  • Academic research
  • Vaccine manufacture
  • Regenerative medicine
Photo of a Automated cell counter
Photo: TimVickers, Public domain (cropped), via Wikimedia Commons
CALIBRATION

Cell counter calibration procedures

Counting accuracy with reference beads

Counts certified polystyrene beads of known concentration and size several times, and checks the mean count, precision and size against the certificate.

Open procedure
QUALIFICATION

Instrument qualification (DQ · IQ · OQ · PQ)

  1. 01

    DQ

    Define cell types, concentration and size range, stain chemistry, throughput and data integrity needs.

  2. 02

    IQ

    Install, record serial numbers, install software, set user access and record bead certificates.

  3. 03

    OQ

    Count certified reference beads for accuracy and precision, check size measurement and focus, and test software functions.

  4. 04

    PQ

    Compare counts and viability of representative cell samples with a reference method (manual count) over the working range.

In LimsPulse · Calibration Management

Keep every Cell counter in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.

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