TC10 Automated Cell Counter

print

Overview

Using the TC10™ Automated Cell Counter


www.bio-rad.com/cellcounter

Simplify Your Gene Expression Studies with Automated Cell Counting

Cell Biology 101

 

Mammalian tissue or cell culture techniques were developed in the early 1900s as a method of maintaining animal organs outside of the body. During the 1940s and 1950s cell culture technology emerged as an essential tool to support virology research by enabling vaccine production through viral purification. Today, cell culture is used worldwide as a model for a variety of studies, including intra- and intercellular communication, tissue/organ development or organization, and different disease states, such as cancer, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes.

In this guide the most common cell types used in cell biology are described.

  Cell Biology 101

 

Basic Cell Culture Introduction

 

Mammalian tissue or cell culture techniques were developed in the early 1900s as a method of maintaining animal organs outside of the body. During the 1940s and 1950s cell culture technology emerged as an essential tool to support virology research by enabling vaccine production through viral purification. Today, cell culture is used worldwide as a model for a variety of studies, including intra- and intercellular communication, tissue/organ development or organization, and different disease states, such as cancer, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes.

This presentation provides an introduction to growing and maintaining mammalian cells in culture.

 

  Basic Cell Culture Introduction

 

The TC10 automated cell counter has recently been replaced with our newest cell counter — the TC20™ automated cell counter. Review cell counting performance data and the innovative design, and check out the TC20 automated cell counter introduction video.

The TC10 automated cell counter will be discontinued. Visit the TC20 automated cell counter page and open the "Accessories" tab to order additional kits, reagents, and accessories for your ongoing work using the TC10 automated cell counter.

The TC10 automated cell counter provides a total count of mammalian cells and a live/dead ratio in one simple step with accurate, reproducible results. Count cells prior to cell culture or before starting processes and analytical techniques that require an accurate and consistent number of input cells. The TC10 automated cell counter helps you avoid the tedious task of counting cells with a microscope and hemocytometer, which produce varying results.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Fit cell counting into your schedule — count cells quickly, accurately, and consistently within 30 seconds using the built-in auto-focus
  • Configure results to your needs — determine total cell count without dye or use trypan blue to assess total cell count and cell viability
  • Have results at your fingertips — print count results and dilution calculations from the thermal label printer
  • Trust your counts — confirm instrument functionality with the system test kit

Number Description Options
6340 A Comparison of the TC10™ Automated Cell Counter and the Hemocytometer for Quantifying Insect Hemocytes, Rev A Click to download
10016620 Instruction Manual, TC10 Automated Cell Counter, Rev B Click to download
10016622 Instruction Manual, TC10 Automated Cell Counter Quick Guide, Rev B Click to download [ Add to Cart ]
10018213 Instruction Manual, TC10 Verification Slide, Rev A Click to download
6087 Comparison between the TC10 Automated Cell Counter and the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Assay to Assess Cellular Toxicity in Vitro, Rev A Click to download
6003 Comparison of Count Reproducibility, Accuracy, and Time to Results between a Hemocytometer and the TC10 Automated Cell Counter, Rev A Click to download [ Add to Cart ]
6011 Multifocal Plane Analysis Is Essential for Accurate Cell Viability Assessment Using an Automated Cell Counter, Rev A Click to download [ Add to Cart ]
6152 Accurate Counting of Bio-Plex Magnetic or Polystyrene Beads Using the TC10 Automated Cell Counter, Rev A Click to download [ Add to Cart ]