Cell Sorting

The flow facility is equipped with multiple different sorters, each with its own possibilities. Machines are available 24/7 on an autonomous basis following a theoretical and practical introduction provided by the core staff. Or sorts can be done by one of the operators.

Sony SH800

  • 4 Colinear lasers (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, 638nm)
  • Up to 6 colours (excluding FSC/SSC)
  • Can sort 2 populations simultaneously
  • Can sort into 15 ml tubes, 5 ml tubes, eppendorf tubes and plates
  • Single cell sorting into 96 and 384 plates
  • Index sorting
  • Different nozzle sizes available:
    • 70 µm nozzle/40 psi/10000 events/sec
    • 100 µm nozzle/20 psi/5000 events/sec
    • 130 µm nozzle/9 psi/2000 events/sec

BD FacsAria II SORP

  • 4 Spatially separated lasers (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, 640nm)
  • Up to 13 colours (excluding FSC/SSC)
  • Can sort 4 populations simultaneously
  • Can sort into 15 ml tubes, 5 ml tubes, eppendorf tubes, plates and on slides
  • Single cell sorting into 96 and 384 plates
  • Index sorting
  • Different nozzle sizes available:
    • 85 µm nozzle/45 psi/10000 events/sec
    • 100 µm nozzle/20 psi/6000 events/sec

BD Symphony S6

  • 4 Spatially separated lasers (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, 640nm)
  • Up to 16 colours (excluding FSC/SSC)
  • Can sort 6 populations simultaneously
  • Can sort into 15 ml tubes, 5 ml tubes, eppendorf tubes, plates and on slides
  • Single cell sorting into 96 and 384 plates
  • Index sorting
  • Different nozzle sizes available:
    • 85 µm nozzle/45 psi/10000 events/sec
    • 100 µm nozzle/20 psi/6000 events/sec

BD Influx

  • 4 Spatially separated lasers (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, 640nm)
  • Up to 14 colours (excluding FSC/SSC)
  • Can sort 6 populations simultaneously
  • Can sort into 15 ml tubes, 5 ml tubes, eppendorf tubes, plates and on slides
  • Single cell sorting into 96 and 384 plates
  • Index sorting
  • Different nozzle sizes available:
    • 86 µm nozzle/33 psi/20000 events/sec
    • 140 µm nozzle/5 psi/3000 events/sec
    • 200 µm nozzle/3 psi/2000 events/sec