Cell Analysis & Cytometry
Cell Analysis & Cytometry
Cell Analysis & Cytometry enables detailed characterization of cell populations, functions, and phenotypes. It supports applications like cell counting, viability, apoptosis, and marker expression analysis.
BD Biosciences offers advanced solutions for cell analysis and cytometry, featuring instruments like the BD FACSAria™ Fusion Flow Cytometer and the BD Rhapsody™ Single-Cell Analysis System.
These instruments are designed to provide high-performance capabilities for cell sorting, flow cytometry, and single-cell analysis, catering to the needs of modern research laboratories.
BD FACSAria™ Fusion Flow Cytometer
BD Rhapsody™ Single-Cell Analysis System
- It enables high-speed, high-precision cell sorting with advanced biosafety features. It supports multicolor flow cytometry for complex applications in immunology, oncology, and cell therapy research.
- It enables high-throughput, multiplexed single-cell RNA expression and protein analysis. It empowers deep cellular profiling for applications in immunology, oncology, and precision medicine.
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
| System Type | High-speed cell sorter with flow cytometry capabilities | System Type | Single-cell capture and analysis platform |
| Core Technology | Jet-in-air sorting + multicolor flow cytometry | Core Technology | Microwell-based cell capture + targeted mRNA barcoding + NGS |
| Application Focus | Cell sorting, Immunophenotyping, Functional assays | Application Focus | Transcriptomics, Multiomic (RNA, protein) profiling at single-cell resolution |
| Laser Options | Configurable (up to 5 lasers: UV, Violet, Blue, Yellow-Green, Red) | Cell Capture Method | Microwell cartridge with bead-based mRNA capture |
| Fluorescence Parameters | Up to 18-color detection depending on configuration | Capture Throughput | ~20,000–40,000 cells per run (depending on kit) |
| Sorting Capability | 1–4-way sorting + plate sorting + index sorting | mRNA Detection | 3′ end transcript capture using barcoded oligos |
| Sorting Speed | Up to 70,000 events/second | Multiomic Capabilities | Yes — simultaneous RNA + protein analysis (using Ab-oligo conjugates) |
| Detection Sensitivity | High sensitivity for rare event detection and small particle sorting | Workflow Compatibility | Compatible with BD™ AbSeq, BD™ Sample Multiplexing kits, BD™ Single-Cell Multiplexing |
| Sample Input | 12 × 75 mm tubes, 1.5 mL tubes, microtiter plates (via optional loader) | Sequencing Compatibility | Illumina® platforms (post-library preparation) |
| Software | BD FACSDiva™ Software | Software | BD Rhapsody™ Analysis Pipeline, SeqGeq™ Software |
| Aerosol Management | Enhanced biosafety cabinet integration available | Sample Input | Single-cell suspensions (~1×106 cells/mL) |
| Key Strength | High-speed, high-purity multi-parameter sorting | Key Strength | High-target sensitivity, cost-efficient targeted transcriptomics |
| Main Use Cases | Stem cell sorting, immune cell subset isolation, clinical diagnostics, biosafety labs | Main Use Cases | Immune profiling, cancer research, drug response studies |
