Bio-Rad TC20 Automated Cell Counter
The TC20 automated cell counter counts mammalian cells in one simple step using its innovative auto-focus technology and sophisticated cell counting algorithm to produce accurate cell counts in less than 30 seconds. Upon insertion of a counting slide, the TC20 cell counter rapidly provides a total cell count (with or without trypan blue staining) and assesses cell viability via trypan blue exclusion.
Compatible with a broad range of cell sizes and types — counts cell lines, primary cells (from tissue or blood), and stem cells
Innovative auto-focus technology— removes the variation associated with manual focusing and leads to precise cell counts in 30 seconds
Cell size gates — user selects a population of interest in complex samples, such as primary cells, or lets the cell counting algorithm do all the work
Cell viability — analyzes cells accurately using multifocal plane analysis
Easy to archive and analyze — stores up to 100 counts in the onboard memory for access any time, or use the optional TC20 data analyzer software on your PC to further analyze exported cell images
Application of TC20 Automated Cell Counter:
It can be used to accurately count mammalian cells, stem cells, various primary cells obtained from blood and tissues, such as lymphocytes, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), etc., and provide data on cell viability and cell size distribution. It is suitable for cell biology, molecular biology, toxicology, biochemistry and immunology.
| Counting time, sec | 30 |
| Cell concentration range, cells/ml | 5 x 104–1 x 107 |
| Optimal cell concentration range, cells/ml | 1 x 105–5 x 106 |
| Cell diameter range, µm | 6–50 |
| Sample volume, µl | 10 |
| Data storage, counts | 100 |
| Data export | Via USB flash drive |
| Printer connectivity | Yes |
| Dilution calculator | Yes |
| Image of cells available | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x D x H), cm (in) | 19 x 15 x 25.4 (7.5 x 6 x 10) |
| Weight without the external power supply, kg (lb) | 2.2 (4.8) |
