BD FACS™ Lyse Wash Assistant

Enables automated batch processing of up to 40 sample tubes per run

Overview

The BD FACS™ Lyse Wash Assistant (LWA), with its patented cell wash technology, automates sample preparation for flow cytometry applications. It lyses, mixes, washes and fixes samples with minimal labor.

BD FACS™ Lyse Wash Assistant and BD FACSCanto™ II Flow Cytometer are CE marked in compliance with the European In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Directive 98/79/EC. BD FACSCanto™ II is a Class 1 Laser Product.

Features

The BD FACS™ LWA System provides an efficient workflow for increased performance

The system:

Lyses, mixes, washes and fixes to streamline your workflow
Processes up to 40 samples/run
Offers an easy-to-use, touch-screen interface
Enables labs to further increase productivity with the larger tank option by running four full loader racks (160 samples) without having to change fluids during processing
The LWA carousel is compatible with the BD FACS™ Loader on BD FACSCanto™ II Flow Cytometer and with the BD FACS™ Sample Prep Assistant III

The BD FACS™ LWA System automates lyse and wash steps

Patented cell washer technology eliminates the need to transfer samples to an external laboratory centrifuge reducing hand-on time.
Red blood cells, platelets, unbound antibody and residual proteins are removed while preserving white blood cells and delivering clean sample recovery.

The BD FACS™ LWA System enables customizable sample preparation protocols

The system:

Provides six preprogrammed protocols.
Enables you to create up to ten custom protocols to meet laboratory needs, using the programmable steps of sample preparation in any order or repeats
Allows you to transfer custom protocols between instruments using a USB device, for consistent sample preparation
Delivers options to customize a range of lyse and fixative dispense volumes. You can select mixing frequency and length, incubation times, wash precipitation and G force settings
Saves valuable time compared to standard methods through automation, while minimizing exposure to potentially biohazardous material

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Technical Specifications

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BD FACS Lyse Wash Assistant

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BD FACS™ Lyse Wash Assistant, BD FACSCanto™ II Flow Cytometer, BD FACS™ Loader, BD FACS™ Sample Prep Assistant III and BD FACS™ Lysing Solution are in vitro diagnostic medical devices bearing a CE mark.

BD Pharmingen™ Stain Buffer (BSA), BD Pharmingen™ Stain Buffer (FBS), BD PharmLyse™ Lysing Buffer, BD Cytofix™ Fixation Buffer are for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

BD™ Zero Foam and BD FACSClean™ are for Laboratory Use Only.

BD FACSCanto™ II Flow Cytometer is a Class 1 Laser Product.