Flow Cytometry Instrument Performance
Instrument quality control, which includes verification of the sensitivity and performance of the fluorescence detectors and Photo Multiplier Tubes (PMTs), should be monitored frequently to ensure instrument consistency over time and to detect changes in performance that may compromise data. Intensity calibrators should be part of your instrument performance / quality monitoring program.
Perform or verify the alignment of flow cytometer optics
Count Contol beads compatible with all flow cytometers
Monitoring of low-end sensitivity can alert impending flow or optical problems
Provides insight into linearity, range and calibration of the flow cytometer