As a long term user of the Scepter 2 counter and its accompanying software to monitor the density, size and health of our cells we were pleased to take delivery of a Scepter 3 counter.
While the Scepter 3 counter itself is simple to use and connectivity is good it is the software we use with the Scepter 2 that makes it really useful to us. The Scepter 3 comes with no such software so if you want to compare/overlay histograms you have to extract them from the optional csv files and do it manually. Similarly there is no way to perform a calculation of percentage gated cells (simple measure of viability) without manual extraction and analysis of the data.
This may sound a trivial point but when we are continuously monitoring multiple cell lines at different time points post infection/transfection the software is essential.
Unfortunately the lack of software makes the Scepter 3 no longer an appropriate instrument for our tissue culture analysis requirements.
PHCC340KIT
Scepter 3.0 Handheld Automated Cell Counter
Rapid cell counts in a handheld easy to use format, includes pkg of 40 μm Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter Sensors
Synonym(s):
Cell counting instrument
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Rapid cell counts in a handheld easy to use format, includes pkg of 40 μm Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter Sensors
manufacturer/tradename
Scepter
technique(s)
cell counting: suitable
particle size
4-18 μm
compatibility
for use with cells sized 4.0–25.0 μm
shipped in
ambient
General description
- Cell concentration
- Average cell size
- Average cell volume
- Histogram of size or volume distribution
The Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter is compatible with both the 40uM and 60uM Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter Sensors. This kit (PHCC340KIT) includes a free 50-pack of 40uM sensors.
Components
- 1 Scepter 3.0 Automated Handheld Cell Counter
- 1 Test Bead Vial
- 1 Charging Station
- 50 Sensors (40μM)
Other Notes
accessory
Storage Class Code
10-13 - German Storage Class 10 to 13
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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