Fluorochrome selection guide for the BD FACSDiscover A8 Cell Analyzer and BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter

27 Oct 2026

This scientific poster provides a practical guide to fluorochrome selection for high-parameter spectral flow cytometry and imaging-enabled cell analysis using the BD FACSDiscover™ A8 Cell Analyzer and BD FACSDiscover™ S8 Cell Sorter. Discover how fluorochrome brightness, spectral spillover, cross-laser excitation and imaging channel compatibility influence panel performance and data quality. Explore best practices for assigning fluorochromes based on antigen density, minimizing spread, and optimizing compatibility with BD CellView™ Image Technology, helping researchers design robust spectral and imaging flow cytometry experiments with greater confidence.

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Resource type: Scientific poster
Page count: 1
Read time: 5 mins

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