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Description
The Beckman Coulter Vi-CELL automates the widely accepted trypan blue dye exclusion method for cell viability. Historically, cell viability determinations have been performed manually using a light microscope and haemocytometer. The Vi-CELL uses an imaging technique to automate this process.
The Vi-CELL system means that the number of cells quantified is significantly greater, thus enhancing the statistical reliability of the results. Data is available in minutes and the number of parameters for the cell culture is significantly more those those available from the Haemocytomter.
Samples are loaded onto the Vi-CELL, where the customised liquid handling system allows fully automated sample aspiration,analysis, reagent handling and subsequent instrument cleaning. Upto 100 images, each containing a number of cells are then analysed using Dynamic Image Analysis software which determines whether the cells are viable or not. Information on cell viability, concentration and circularity is displayed.
The Vi-CELL bioprocess feature allows convenient, automated 'tracking' of the cell culture parameters essential to optimum bioreactor productivity.
A number of common cell types, such as Chinese Hampster Ovary (CHO) are pre-configured into the Vi-CELL, and the flexible software allows others to be easily accomodated.
Selecting the 21CFR part 11 compliance options in the software automatically reconfigures the system to comply with these regulations.
Application notes and news
- Instrument-to-instrument Variability in the Vi-CELL Automated Viability Analyzer
- Beckman Coulter Integrates Vi-CELL™ XR Analyzer for Fully Automated Cell Culture Applications
- Beckman Coulter Integrates Vi-CELL™ XR Analyser for Fully Automated Cell Culture Applications
- Beckman Coulter, Inc showcases latest products at Analytica 2008
- See how Beckman Coulter’s striving to create the most efficient labs in the world
Reviews
Elizabeth Tovar Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Wayne State University Read more » | RATING: 5.0 
"This is a very high end, easy to use product that makes counting cells so much easier than a hemocytometer! One of the best pieces of equipment in our lab."   |
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| Julie Olson Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: ATCC Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Vi Cell is easy to use. However, I wish it had more comment capability (a way to enter information about each sample). Photos are very large creating a data storage problem, but overall I would recommend the product." |
| Patricia Pruss Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Morphosys AG Read more » | RATING: 4.7
"The Vi-CELL is a great device for cell counting. Also, it is very robust, reliable and easy to handle. Furthermore, the service from Beckman Coulter is good." |
| MARIA CECILIA MENDONCA TORRES Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: USUHS Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Easy to use. Counts 50 different fields and records data. Programmable for different cell types. Easy to use for cell visibility assays." |
| Tina Sawhney Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: GlaxoSmithKline Read more » | RATING: 3.6
"A simple and effective way to monitor cell growth. A negative would be the loss of accuracy when counting clumpy cell lines (e.g. hepatocytes)- alternative counters are needed for these." |
| Lindsey Zirins Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: University of Leeds Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"A straight forward to use automated cell counter which is fairly accurate. The settings are easy to change for new cell types. The only downside is that too many sample tubes are sent." |
| Andrew Yunghans Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: Keck Graduate Institute Read more » | RATING: 4.0
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| Stephan GOLDNER Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: HUMAN GENOME SCIENCES INC Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"This is the most used piece of equipment in our lab. It beats a hemocytometer." |
| MIN KANG Status: See all reviews Member since 2008 Organization: CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES-USC Read more » | RATING: 3.3
"This cell counter gives good values, but the reagents are quite expensive." |
| Richard DeScenzo Status: See all reviews Member since 2007 Organization: ETS Laboratories Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"A great cell counter and viability analyser." |
| Stanley White Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Pfizer Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"The image analysis parameters had to be modified to give comparible values as measured by Cedex and manual hemcytometer methods for the cell types used in our labs. The system is more trouble free than the Cedex." |
| larry smart Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: lsuhsc-shreveport Read more » | RATING: 5.0
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| NAVEEN.B Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: IIT BOMBAY Read more » | RATING: 4.0
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