Beckman Coulter brings new automated offering for clinical flow cytometry

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences introduces a powerful solution to manual sample preparation and data management bottlenecks in clinical flow cytometry: the CellMek SPS. This fully automated sample preparation system (SPS) offers ondemand processing for a multitude of sample types to help laboratories to expand capabilities. The CellMek SPS builds on a rich history of lab automation and incorporates features that enable lean workflows and bolster lab efficiency by streamlining and automating many outdated and manual preparation methods. The innovative new system provides a continuous output of samples ready to analyse with full traceability. Another unique feature is the integrated cell wash modules that enable an end-to-end sample preparation workflow. Samples can be washed, stained, and lysed without the need for manual intervention. A refrigerated liquid antibody carousel can hold up to 53 vials, including the option to run third-party reagents. The flexible system allows users to expand its capacity with the use of preformulated reagent cocktails in the new DURACartridge format for the company’s DURA Innovation dry reagents.