Invitrogen Countess Automated Cell Counter Benchtop Analyzer

Invitrogen C10227 Countess Automated Cell Counter Benchtop Analyzer. A compact, image-based benchtop cell counter designed to provide fast, automated cell counts, viability measurements, and size distributions using standard Trypan Blue staining.

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• MPN / Catalog Model: C10227
• Manufacturer & Line: Invitrogen (Thermo Fisher Scientific) / Countess Series
• Counting Principle: Image-based pattern recognition optics with automated autofocus to rapidly distinguish live from dead cells based on Trypan Blue dye exclusion
• Processing Time & Capacity: Evaluates cell concentration and percent viability in approximately 30 seconds per sample using disposable 2-chamber counting slides
• Cell Size & Range: Measures cell concentration ranging from 1 x 10^4 to 1 x 10^7 cells/mL for particles between 5 µm and 60 µm in diameter
• Display & Interface: Features an integrated color LCD touchscreen interface for parameter setup, sample visualization, and direct data analysis
• Data Export & Transfer: Equipped with USB ports for simple data export, report generation, and raw image file transfer for archive or analysis
• Primary Application: Routine cell culture passaging, cell viability testing prior to downstream assays, transfection normalization, and biobanking sample prep