looking for the right flow cytometer

Hello!

 

I manage a flow cytometry core lab at Oregon State University. I have an
investigator who has an urgent need for a highly specialized instrument
to enumerate bacteria. He is interested in only one readout-cell
concentration-the number of bacteria per mL-without the need for an
internal standard. He is most interested in purchasing an instrument due
to the high throughput of samples that are processed on a daily basis.
Currently, his lab is using microscopic examination to enumerate the
number of bacteria in his cultures.

 

In his words, the ideal instrument would be equipped with a single
detector [in order to use a DNA stain to identify his bacteria] and
capable of detecting bacteria down to 0.4 micron in size. So, in his
mind, an instrument that measures a standard volume would be ideal. If
the instrument could sample from microtiter plates, he would be
ecstatic. Of course, ease of use would also be desirable since there
will be a number of lab personnel using this instrument.

 

So, if possible, I would like to the pick the brains of this group. I'm
sure there must be someone out there who can recommend an instrument
that meets our needs. We would entertain all recommendations and
comments. Sample throughput has been so high in his lab that he has
placed a high priority on purchasing such an instrument.

 

Thanks in advance

Julie Oughton

Oregon State University