Flow Cytometry

FACS Facility

The Flow-Cytometry Facility is located on the Nineth floor, East wing of the Hunter North building. This Facility can provide analyses of up to 7 parameters in eukaryotic cell populations and sort cells under sterile conditions. These analyses can be used to identify and isolate rare cell populations, determine chromosome ploidy in individual cells, study apoptosis, and study cell-signaling, among other applications.

User training for the FACSCalibur(Becton-Dickinson Biosciences) and assistance in its operation is available, by appointment, through the Facility's Manager. Periodic user training on the FACSCalibur is also provided through specialized seminars.

The FACSVantage(Becton-Dickinson Biosciences) is operated only by the Facility Manager. The Manager and Project Director are available to discuss projects and to advise investigators on the applications relevant to their project.

Service Schedules and Required forms

FACS Facility Service Charges

FACSCalibur usage: $10.00 per hour

(minimum charge of $10 for each use)

FACSVantage Usage: $20.00 per hour + set-up fee of $20.00 (per day) (1/2 hr. minimum)

There is an additional set-up fee of $20.00 for sterile sort.

(The minimum charge for use of the FACSVantage is $30.00)