ReadyCount™ Red Dead Cell Stain, 100 Assays

Q: Which staining dyes can I use with my Countess 3 FL Automated Cell Counter?

EVOS light cubes , which enable fluorescent detection in the Countess 3 FL Automated Cell Counter, are compatible with a broad range of fluorescent dyes. Refer to our selection guide for an extensive list of compatible dyes. We also offer the ready-to-use ReadyCount Stains for easy viability staining. Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Counting Support Center .

ReadyCount™ Red Dead Cell Stain, 100 Assays - FAQs

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How can I use my Countess 3 Automated Cell Counter, for cell viability assays, and what are the steps?

Invitrogen ReadyCount Stains are pre-optimized for viability analysis with Countess 3 FL Automated Cell Counter. Simply mix 10 µL of cell sample with 10 µL of stain, pipet the solution into a Countess chamber or reusable slide and insert the slide into the instrument.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Counting Support Center.

Which staining dyes can I use with my Countess 3 FL Automated Cell Counter?

EVOS light cubes, which enable fluorescent detection in the Countess 3 FL Automated Cell Counter, are compatible with a broad range of fluorescent dyes. Refer to our selection guide for an extensive list of compatible dyes. We also offer the ready-to-use ReadyCount Stains for easy viability staining.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Counting Support Center.

May I use the EVOS Light Cube,Texas Red 2.0 (Cat. No. AMEP4955) in lieu of the recommended EVOS Light Cube, RFP 2.0 (Cat. No. AMEP4952) with ReadyCount Red Dead Cell Stain (Cat. No. A49903)?

Yes. While the excitation of the ReadyCount Red Dead Cell Stain (Cat. No. A49903) is not ideal under the EVOS Light Cube,Texas Red 2.0 (Cat. No. AMEP4955) compared to the recommended EVOS Light Cube, RFP 2.0 (Cat. No. AMEP4952), the EVOS Light Cube,Texas Red 2.0, may be used.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

What is the expiration date/warranty period for ReadyCount Red Dead Cell Stain (Cat. No. A49903)?

If an expiration date or warranty period is not posted on any public-facing document, the ReadyCount reagents have the standard warranty period of 1 year from the date of shipment.

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What is the buffer/solution of the ReadyCount Red Dead Cell Stain (Cat. No. A49903)?

The formulation/identity of components in the solution ReadyCount Red Dead Cell Stain (Cat. No. A49903) is proprietary.

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What is the concentration of the Propidium iodide in ReadyCount Red Dead Cell Stain (Cat. No. A49903)?

The concentration of Propidium iodide in ReadyCount Red Dead Cell Stain (Cat. No. A49903) is proprietary. If you need to use a defined concentration of Propidium iodide we do offer this as a standalone product (Cat. Nos. P3566, P1304MP, P21493).

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