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FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter Becton Dickinson (BD™) FACSDiscover S8

Basic Information

Name: FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter
Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson (BD™)
Model: FACSDiscover S8
Facility: Flow Cytometry
Partner: Technische Universität Dresden (TUD)
Location: CRTD, 3rd floor south, room 3.112

Short Description

To use the Discover S8, you will need individual device training from our staff. Please make an appointment with us. You can then book the device via our online booking system before you start working

Description

Our Discover S8 is a 5 laser spectral device for multicolor and image-enabled flow analysis and sorting. Cells can be sorted into various tube and well plate formats as well as onto slides.
- 3 nozzles: 85µm (6-way sort), 100µm, 130µm
- 78 fluorescence detectors, 6 imaging detectors, FSC and SSC
- 5 lasers: UV (349nm), Violet (405nm), Blue (488nm), Yellow-Green (561nm), Red (637nm)
- fully enclosed in a (Class II Type A2) Biosafety Cabinet

Link to Further Details

https://tu-dresden.de/cmcb/technologie-plattform/facilities/flow-cytometry/geraete

Options of instrument usage

Points of Contact

Prof. Dr. Karsten Kretschmer/ Mrs. Dr. Anne Gompf
Email:
Phone:
+49 (0)351 458-82138 /-82368

Access Requirements

To use the Discover S8, you will need individual device training from our staff. Please make an appointment with us. You can then book the device via our online booking system before you start working. If you don't sort independently on a regular basis, you can of course also have us sort your samples as a service.

Last Update

Last updated at: 22 January 2025 at 15:07:09