Stephen Gaffin writes: >Dear Flow persons > This relates to the interesting question of Lin Xiaohua, Tropical >Marine Science Institute >National University of Singapore. > > Is there somewhere/anywhere by what company, a small and portable >flow cytometer that could be packed and taken along on a trip to a highly >untechnological part of the world (e.g., jungle) and be used "in the field"? > Thank you all for your thoughts on this matter. >Steve > To which I reply: There is at least one such device made by OptoFlow AS - the MICROCYTE. Stated specifications: 5mW diode laser, 635nm, one avalanche photodiode scatter detector, one avalanche photodiode fluorescence detector (650 - 900 nm), Battery pack:Internal 12 V, 2.5 Ah, rechargeable NiCd battery for 2-3 hours use. Web site: http://www.optoflow.com Regards, Ron Ronald P. Dudek Clinical Products Business Manager Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. 251 Auburn Ravine Rd. Suite 208 Auburn, CA 95603 Phone (800) 367-6227 Fax (530) 888-8925
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