ChemoMetec NC-250 - Manual (Page 11)

Introduction and intended use
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Introduction and intended use
The NucleoCounter® NC-250™ is a compact cell-analyzer intended to be used for advanced
cell analysis within the life-science and pharmaceutical markets. The NucleoCounter® NC-
250™ system is intended for research use only, not for diagnostic use. The NucleoCounter®
NC-250™ uses special designed slides with 2 or 8 chambers. This will cover an analysis
volume from 0.8µl to 16µl.
The NucleoCounter® NC-250™ is a highly advanced cell analyzer based on fluorescence
microscopy using digital camera technology with low magnification an d advanced image
analysis. Numerous properties of the individual cells can be analyzed with the solid-state
integrated triple-light source (365 nm, 500 nm and a white dark field light source) and with
a dual-band emission filter. Spatial position is maintained from wavelength to wavelength
enabling direct comparison of the different parameters detected or quantified on each
individual cell. The low magnification (x2) guarantees a high analysis volume and thus
ensures a high statistical performance.
Specially designed sample illumination eliminates the risk of bleaching of adjacent sample
material and therefore several images can be exposed in the same sample window. Since
no tubes, valves, hoses etc. are present the instrument is virtually service and
maintenance free.
The NucleoCounter® NC-250™ part number at ChemoMetec A/S is 900-0251.