Molecular Probes™ Flow Cytometry Sub-micron Particle Size Reference Kit

Description

Flow Cytometry Sub-micron Particle Size Reference Kit

The Flow Cytometry Sub-micron Particle Size Reference Kit provides six sizes of green-fluorescent beads (ranging in diameter from 0.02μm to 2.0μm) packaged in individual vials. Each bead is uniform in size, and the green-fluorescent dyes are localized within the bead, which makes the beads brighter and more photostable than conventional surface-stained beads.

These size standards can help identify small bioparticles such as exosomes, bacteria, and viruses in experimental samples. This kit can also be used as a tool to verify instrument performance and establish parameters suitable for analyzing sub-micron particles, including:

Particle size resolution limit and dynamic range

Sensitivity of forward and side scatter photomultiplier tubes

Level of instrument baseline noise

Laser and optical alignment and stability

Stability of the fluidics system

The bead diameters are determined by transmission electron microscopy, and the beads are provided as 2 mL suspensions with a density of ∼1× 10⁶ beads/mL.

Specifications

• Quantity: 6 x 2 mL
• Product Type: Flow Cytometry Particle Size Reference Kit
• Color: Green
• Content And Storage: Store at 2°C to 8°C. DO NOT FREEZE.
• Diameter (Metric): 0.02, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 μm

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.