FACSCAN SIDE SCATTER

mdemaria@warren.med.harvard.edu
Fri, 29 Dec 1995 11:29:11 -0500

We also see this dropping of the side scatter signal on our Facscan. It happens
rarely but it is annoying. I agree with Nancy - if it were a physical problem
like a clog or bubble, then all signals should be affected. To me, it looks more
like communication- the side scatter detector "shuts off" for a second. The
other reason I think this, is that it is exactly the same type of pattern every
time- the signal drops straight down. I don't think a clog or bubble would be
that reproducible.

We also recollect the sample rather than gate.

Hope we find the answer!

Happy New Year

MaryAnn DeMaria
NERPRC
Harvard Medical School

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