RE: Appropriate number of events to collect for 3 color flow cytometry ?

Dear Abdul
 
There is no such thing as too many questions in this forum.
 
I find that the correct number of events depends on what populations you
are looking for. Generally if the population of interest varies greatly
from sample to sample and/or has a low frequency then you are better off
collecting 20,000 events. No doubt somebody on the list who does more
clinical work will be able to give you a more definitive answer.
 
Good luck and keep asking those questions - we all learn from the
answers.
 
regards
Deb
 
Deborah Shapira
Flow Cytometry
CSIRO Molecular and  Health Technologies
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AUSTRALIA
 
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	-----Original Message-----
	From: Abdul Khan [mailto:khan.abdulh@googlemail.com] 
	Sent: Thursday, 17 January 2008 10:53 AM
	To: Cytometry Mailing List
	Subject: Appropriate number of events to collect for 3 color
flow cytometry ?
	
	
	Hello Again!
	 
	I am sorry for posting too many emails in the forum, can't get
any better advice than here.
	 
	I am just wondering and interested to know that if there is any
particular number of events (say 10,000 or 20,000) I need to collect
while doing 3 color flow cytometry in whole blood. 
	 
	Thanks for your help.
	 
	Best wishes,
	 
	Abdul