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Optimized Compensation Beads for Use with LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable Dead Cell Stain Kits
The ArC™ Amine Reactive Compensation Bead Kit is a ready-to-use bead-based control specifically designed to simplify and standardize compensation in flow cytometry when using LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable viability dyes. This kit enables researchers to accurately set compensation values without sacrificing valuable sample material or heat-treating cells.
Containing both positive and negative control beads, the ArC™ kit provides bright, reproducible signals with minimal variation, ensuring consistent and accurate compensation settings for your multicolor flow cytometry panels.
Key Features and Benefits
-
Ready-to-Use
No need for cell preparation—just add dye to beads, wash, and analyze. -
Optimized for LIVE/DEAD™ Dyes
Specifically formulated for use with amine-reactive viability dyes. -
Preserves Precious Samples
Eliminates the need to use test samples for compensation control setup. -
Consistent Signal Intensity
Beads generate bright, uniform fluorescence that enhances reproducibility across experiments. -
Universal Compatibility
Suitable for flow cytometers with UV to 633/635 nm laser lines.
How It Works
- Component A (Reactive Beads): Bind LIVE/DEAD™ amine-reactive dyes to provide positive compensation control.
- Component B (Negative Beads): Do not bind the dye and serve as negative controls.
- Mix, stain, wash, and run on a flow cytometer—no heat treatment or special equipment needed.
Applications
- Compensation setup for flow cytometry viability staining
- LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable dye calibration
- Quality control in multicolor immunophenotyping panels
- Standardization of viability gating workflows
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ArC™ Amine Reactive Compensation Bead Kit |
| Catalog Numbers | A10346 (100 tests), A10628 (25 tests) |
| Bead Size | ~6 µm diameter |
| Detection Method | Fluorescence |
| Compatible Lasers | UV, Violet (405 nm), Blue (488 nm), Red (633/635 nm) |
| Excitation Wavelength | Broad-spectrum (UV to Red) |
| Format | Tube (1 vial reactive beads, 1 vial negative beads) |
| Reagent Type | Compensation beads for viability dyes |
| Stain Configuration | Surface |
| Product Line | CompenFlow™, Molecular Probes™ |
| Unit Size | Each |
| Quantity | 100 tests |
| Storage Conditions | Store at 2°C to 8°C |
| Shipping Conditions | Room temperature |
| Intended Use | For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. |
Kit Contents
- 1 vial ArC™ Amine Reactive Beads (positive control)
- 1 vial ArC™ Negative Beads (negative control)
The Invitrogen™ ArC™ Amine Reactive Compensation Bead Kit offers a reliable, easy-to-use solution for setting compensation when using LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable viability dyes in flow cytometry. Its standardized performance, minimal sample requirement, and compatibility with a broad range of instruments make it an essential tool for immunologists and flow cytometrists performing high-dimensional analysis.
User Guide: ArC Amine Reactive Compensation Bead Kit
Optimized Compensation Beads for Use with LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable Dead Cell Stain Kits
The ArC™ Amine Reactive Compensation Bead Kit is a ready-to-use bead-based control specifically designed to simplify and standardize compensation in flow cytometry when using LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable viability dyes. This kit enables researchers to accurately set compensation values without sacrificing valuable sample material or heat-treating cells.
Containing both positive and negative control beads, the ArC™ kit provides bright, reproducible signals with minimal variation, ensuring consistent and accurate compensation settings for your multicolor flow cytometry panels.
Key Features and Benefits
-
Ready-to-Use
No need for cell preparation—just add dye to beads, wash, and analyze. -
Optimized for LIVE/DEAD™ Dyes
Specifically formulated for use with amine-reactive viability dyes. -
Preserves Precious Samples
Eliminates the need to use test samples for compensation control setup. -
Consistent Signal Intensity
Beads generate bright, uniform fluorescence that enhances reproducibility across experiments. -
Universal Compatibility
Suitable for flow cytometers with UV to 633/635 nm laser lines.
How It Works
- Component A (Reactive Beads): Bind LIVE/DEAD™ amine-reactive dyes to provide positive compensation control.
- Component B (Negative Beads): Do not bind the dye and serve as negative controls.
- Mix, stain, wash, and run on a flow cytometer—no heat treatment or special equipment needed.
Applications
- Compensation setup for flow cytometry viability staining
- LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable dye calibration
- Quality control in multicolor immunophenotyping panels
- Standardization of viability gating workflows
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ArC™ Amine Reactive Compensation Bead Kit |
| Catalog Numbers | A10346 (100 tests), A10628 (25 tests) |
| Bead Size | ~6 µm diameter |
| Detection Method | Fluorescence |
| Compatible Lasers | UV, Violet (405 nm), Blue (488 nm), Red (633/635 nm) |
| Excitation Wavelength | Broad-spectrum (UV to Red) |
| Format | Tube (1 vial reactive beads, 1 vial negative beads) |
| Reagent Type | Compensation beads for viability dyes |
| Stain Configuration | Surface |
| Product Line | CompenFlow™, Molecular Probes™ |
| Unit Size | Each |
| Quantity | 100 tests |
| Storage Conditions | Store at 2°C to 8°C |
| Shipping Conditions | Room temperature |
| Intended Use | For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. |
Kit Contents
- 1 vial ArC™ Amine Reactive Beads (positive control)
- 1 vial ArC™ Negative Beads (negative control)
The Invitrogen™ ArC™ Amine Reactive Compensation Bead Kit offers a reliable, easy-to-use solution for setting compensation when using LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable viability dyes in flow cytometry. Its standardized performance, minimal sample requirement, and compatibility with a broad range of instruments make it an essential tool for immunologists and flow cytometrists performing high-dimensional analysis.
User Guide: ArC Amine Reactive Compensation Bead Kit
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Specifications
| Pack Size | For 100 Tests, for 25 Tests |