Flow Cytometry (FCM)

Today, Flow Cytometry (FCM) is a standard method for automated rapid cell analysis. Flow Cytometry combines optical and fluorescence detection techniques with dedicated fluidics, electronics, and computer technology. Flow Cytometry allows analysis of 100,000 cells or more in less than one minute. Numerous biochemical and physical cell properties are simultaneously analysed for each single cell. Cytomics and Cell Analysis are key tools in many disciplines of medicine, biology, microbiology, pharmacy, biotechnology, industrial plant breeding, food quality control, and industrial process control. Cell Sorting mechanically separates subgroups of cells for further processing.

Our Experience

Since the introduction of the world's first fluorescence-based flow cytometer, the ICP 11, developed and commercially-produced by Partec in 1968-69, many key flow cytometry technologies have been pioneered by Partec. These include doublet discrimination, piezo-based closed sorting, software compensation and mobile flow cytometry systems. As a result, the company holds an extensive collection of national and international key patents related to flow cytometry and cell analysis. Flow cytometry has evolved as the key method for precise and rapid cell analysis. With its innovative FCM technology, Partec is addressing the demand for new sophisticated applications as well as the increasing requirements for reliable results in research and clinical routine applications. These include high-end, multi-colour analysis, more affordable immunophenotyping, decentralized research applications in cell biology and microbiology, accurate and highly affordable HIV monitoring for low- and mid-income countries and remote, resource-limited settings, as well as sterile and non-destructive particle and cell sorting.

Superior Performance

Partec instruments are known to offer optimal performance, such as the legendary precision of DNA quantification with a CV better than 1% for typical cells, and the high fluorescence sensitivity (<100 MESF-FITC, <50 MESF-PE), as well as the unique scatter resolution (<100nm) that is required for submicron particle detection and analysis. Partec's True Volumetric Absolute Counting (TVAC) technology, in particular, is widely recognised for offering many advantages. TVAC enables both cell analysis and absolute cell counts with unsurpassed digital volumetric precision (CV<2%). Errors related to calibration are avoided and precious time and significant cost per analysis are saved by eliminating the need for calibration beads or haematology reference counts.

Complete Solutions

Partec provides complete solutions including instrumentation, software, reagents, protocols, accessories, application support, training, and after-sales service. Combining the latest scientific and biotechnological knowledge leads to highly innovative and very cost-effective application packages. Excellent automated cell analysis tools can be provided with higher precision and affordability than ever before.

The Challenge

The requirement for complete system solutions covering instrumentation, reagents, and application know-how are continuously growing. Our challenge is to listen to the needs of our customers and offer the most precise, automated, and easy-to-use application solutions for cell and particle analysis. Partec scientists and engineers are covering the fields of medicine, biology, physics, optics, fluidics, electronics, and computer technology.