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Thermo Scientific™ Invitrogen™ Countess™ 3 Automated Cell Counter Starter Package
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Package includes;
Cell Counter, Reusable slide and 500 disposable slides with trypan blue
Specifications:
| Application | Cell Analysis | Warranty | 1 Year |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Equipment | ||
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, Invitrogen | ||
| Product Grade | Molecular Biology | ||
The Invitrogen™ Countess™ 3 Automated Cell Counter is a brightfield cell counting system engineered for rapid, accurate, and reproducible viability and cell density analysis. Powered by a machine learning-based image analysis algorithm, this instrument delivers consistent results with minimal training or user variation. Ideal for labs handling primary and immortalized cells, the Countess 3 system streamlines routine passaging, viability assessment, and sample prep for downstream assays.
The Countess 3 is compatible with both disposable and reusable slides, supports automated focusing and lighting, and provides results—including total cell count, viability %, cell size, and aggregate %—in under 20 seconds.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Accuracy: Machine-learning software ensures reproducible, operator-independent results
- Rapid Analysis: Full cell count, viability, size, and aggregation data in ~20 seconds
- No Maintenance: No calibration or cleaning required; plug-and-play operation
- Dual-Slide Compatibility: Use with Countess™ reusable or disposable slides
- User-Friendly Interface: 1280 × 800 touchscreen for intuitive setup and data export
- Easy Data Handling: Save results/images via USB or Wi-Fi dongle (included)
- Broad Range: Measures 1 × 10⁴ to 1 × 10⁷ cells/mL (optimal: 1 × 10⁵ to 4 × 10⁶ cells/mL)
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Detection Channels | Brightfield (1 channel) |
| Sample Throughput | 2 samples per slide |
| Camera Resolution | 5 MP |
| Display | 1280 × 800 px capacitive LCD |
| Magnification | 2.5X |
| Compatible Slides | Disposable & Reusable Countess™ Chamber Slides |
| Measurement Range | 1 × 10⁴ – 1 × 10⁷ cells/mL |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 9 × 9 × 5.5 in. (228.6 × 228.6 × 139.7 mm) |
| Weight | 8 lb (3.6 kg) |
| Memory & Data Export | Onboard storage, USB drive, Wi-Fi dongle |
| Voltage | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC, 3 A |
| Compliance | RoHS Compliant |
| Software | Countess 3 Cell Counter Software |
What’s Included – Starter Package (Cat. No. A49865)
- Countess™ 3 Automated Cell Counter
- Power cord with international adapters
- Countess™ Disposable Slide Holder (1)
- Countess™ Reusable Slide Holder (1)
- Countess™ Reusable Slide (Cat. No. A25750)
- Countess™ Cell Counting Chamber Slides (10 × 50 slides)
- Trypan Blue (20 × 1 mL vials, Cat. No. T10282)
- USB Drive & Quick Reference Card
Warranty Options
| Package | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Standard (1 Year) | Included with all instruments |
| Rapid Exchange (3-Year) | Replacement shipped next business day |
| AB Repair Center (3-Year) | Depot repair; optional loaner available |
| 21 CFR Part 11 Software (A51025) | Available separately for FDA-compliant labs |
Applications
- Cell culture monitoring and passaging
- Viability assessment using trypan blue
- Sample prep for flow cytometry, sequencing, or imaging
- High-throughput and QC labs handling large sample volumes
- Pre-check for aggregate %, cell size, and culture health
The Countess™ 3 Automated Cell Counter provides labs with a compact, fast, and highly accurate solution for brightfield-based viability and cell count measurements. With its AI-powered image analysis, dual slide compatibility, and zero-maintenance design, it’s ideal for everyday lab workflows, from routine culture monitoring to critical single-cell analysis prep. Available with bundled accessories and extended warranties, it’s a complete solution for modern cell counting and viability analysis.