ScatterBridge®
Synthetic hydrogel scatter alignment beads standardizing FSC/SSC, enabling calibration, linearity checks, and long-term flow cytometer performance monitoring.
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ScatterBridge® scatter controls are synthetic hydrogel scatter alignment beads engineered for robust standardization of forward scatter (FSC) and side scatter (SSC) on flow cytometers. Each lot delivers highly consistent reference particles that support reproducible setup and performance verification across instruments and over time.
The nine hydrogel populations are formulated to occupy a structured 3×3 grid on FSC versus SSC plots, covering scatter coordinates that mirror a wide range of biologically relevant cell and particle types. This architecture supports robust instrument-to-instrument standardization and reproducible scatter measurements over time.
Calibration and performance monitoring
By providing clearly separated scatter populations, ScatterBridge® scattercontrols enable users to establish and verify linear response across the FSC and SSC dynamic range. Laboratories can use these controls to align scatter settings between instruments, optimize detector configuration and re-establish baseline performance after major service or hardware changes. Consistent use supports longitudinal quality control programs and simplifies comparison of data sets generated on different platforms.
Practical handling and workflow integration
The synthetic hydrogel composition eliminates biological variability and removes the need for special biosafety handling or disposal procedures. ScatterBridge® scatter controls integrate easily into existing flow cytometry workflows as a daily or periodic reference, helping laboratories maintain traceable, standardized scatter performance.
Key features and benefits of ScatterBridge®
- Nine discrete hydrogel populations forming a 3×3 FSC/SSC grid for structured scatter mapping
- Supports instrument-to-instrument standardization of forward and side scatter in flow cytometry
- Enables calibration, linearity checks and long-term performance monitoring across sites
- Synthetic, non-biohazardous materials requiring no special handling or disposal
- Optimizes FSC and SSC detector settings and aids recalibration after major instrument service
