Although smaller and simpler than their eukaryotic counterparts, bacteria are an incredibly diverse group of organisms that come in multiple shapes, sizes, and arrangements. Colony counting is a highly variable and unreliable, as it is only an estimate of the viable cells present. Even expensive flow cytometers and laser scanning cytometers register each particle, single or clustered, as a single event. The QUANTOM Tx™ Microbial Cell Counter is an image-based, automated cell counter that can detect individual bacterial cells in mere minutes. Its novel bacteria-optimized cell detection software can count individual bacterial cells in even the tightest clusters.
WHAT THE QUANTOM Tx™ DOES BEST


THE SOFTWARE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING.

INNOVATIVE COUNTING PROCESS ENSURES ACCURATE COUNTS
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STAINING QUANTOM™ Total Cell Staining Dye easily permeates both gram positive and gram negative bacteria to stain both live and dead cells. QUANTOM™ Viable Cell Staining Dye efficiently labels viable bacteria. |
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IMMOBILIZING Stained cells are mixed with our bacteria-optimized loading buffer, loaded into QUANTOM™ M50 Cell Counting Slides, and spun in the QUANTOM™ Centrifuge to immobilize and evenly distribute the cells throughout the counting chamber to ensure accurate cell counts. |
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COUNTING Stained cells are mixed with our bacteria-optimized loading buffer, loaded into QUANTOM™ M50 Cell Counting Slides, and spun in the QUANTOM™ Centrifuge to immobilize and evenly distribute the cells throughout the counting chamber to ensure accurate cell counts. |
| Equipment | ||
| Dimensions | (WxDxH) 43.3 x 31.0 x 22.5 cm (17.0 x 12.2 x 8.8 in) | |
| Applications | Cell culture, cell counting, cell viability, quality control | |
| Range | 5 x 103to 1 x 109cells/mL (Optimal: 1 x 105 to 5 x 108 cells/mL) |
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| Concentration | 1 x 105 to 1 x 109 cell/mL (optimal: 5 x 105 to 5 x108 cell/mL) | |
| Detection | Automated fluorescence microscopy | |
| Method | Automated fluorescence image-based cell detection (fluorescence staining) | |
| Sample Type | Bacteria | |
| Type | Automated cell counter | |
| Electrical Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A | |
| Cell Size Range | 0.3 to 50 µm | |
| Analysis Time | 30 seconds (to capture and analyze 10 images) | |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels | |
| Sample Volume | 5 µL | |
| Interface | 10 in. capacitive touchscreen, 1280 x 800 pixels | |
| Weight | 10.8 kg (23.9 lb) | |
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