Typically a 100µm porous mesh is used to obtain a single-cell suspension and to prevent clogging in FACS™ instrumentation. However, a multitude of FACS™ users have cited applications requiring finer pore sizes for a higher level of anti-clog protection, while others require a larger pore size for pre-sorting and/or for more efficient rapid flow.
The diameter and wall thickness of the tube's neck is held to very tight tolerances to ensure consistent compatibility with the automated instrument. They are available with the standard two-position culture cap, no cap at all, or with a cap that contains a 100µm nylon mesh screen, designed to assist in cell sorting/straining applications. These tubes are primarily used to collect dissociated sample for subsequent processing in automated flow cytometry instruments.
Features:
- Pore sizes: 20µm, 35µm, 70µm, 100µm
- Color coded by pore size
- Sterile pouches of 25 strainer caps
- E-Beam sterilized (SAL 10-6)
- 5mL capacity