Millipore Cytek Guava EasyCyte 8HT 2-Laser, 6-Color, 8-Detector High-Throughput Flow Cytometer

The Millipore Cytek Guava EasyCyte 8HT Flow Cytometer is a benchtop instrument designed for multiparametric flow cytometry analysis in biomedical research and biotechnology applications. Equipped with 2 lasers (488 nm blue and 640 nm red) and optimized for 6-color fluorescence detection across 8 detectors, it enables detailed immunophenotyping, apoptosis detection, cell viability assays, and cell cycle analysis. Its compact design and automated sample handling with microplate and tube compatibility support high-throughput screening workflows essential for molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology research.

Key Technical Features:

• Optics: Two lasers (488 nm blue with four color channels, 640 nm red with two color channels) provide a dynamic detection range of 3.5 decades, supporting fluorescence channels at 525/30, 583/26, 690/50, 785/70 nm (blue laser) and 664/20, 785/70 nm (red laser).
• Sample Handling: Automated collection from microplates (96-well) and 0.5 mL or 1.5 mL tubes with integrated mixing, enabling efficient high-throughput processing. Minimum sample volumes range from 100 to 900 µL depending on format.
• Fluidics: Precise flow rate control (7–70 µL/min) with no sheath fluid required, waste capacity supports up to 8 hours of continuous operation.
• Performance: Fluorescence precision with coefficient of variation <4% for calibration beads; event acquisition speed from 10 to 1000 events per second.
• Size & Weight: Compact benchtop footprint (25 x 51 x 61 cm) weighing 31.8 kg, ideal for laboratory environments with limited space.

Included Software and Accessories:

• Comes with a research-use only 1-year subscription to De Novo FCS Express 7 Analysis software, facilitating advanced flow cytometry data analysis with features such as customizable dashboards, multiparametric gating, histogram and scatter plot visualization, automated reporting, and compatibility with diverse FCS file formats.
• The system package includes the GuavaEasyCyte 8HT cytometer, computer with guavaSoft control software, and communication cables.

Applications and Research Use:

Widely adopted in biotechnology and molecular biology fields, this flow cytometer supports workflows in:

• Immunophenotyping for cellular marker quantification
• Apoptosis and cell viability assays critical in drug screening
• Cell cycle analysis for research in oncology and cell biology
• Fluorescent protein expression assessment in gene editing and synthetic biology
• Bioprocessing quality control in biomanufacturing pipelines

Service and Maintenance:

The instrument undergoes rigorous servicing including fluidics decontamination, laser alignment, detector calibration, and system validation using standardized bead controls to ensure reliable performance and signal fidelity. The purchase is backed by a continental US 120-day warranty and international 60-day warranty, with options for remote installation and training.

By integrating automated high-throughput capabilities with multiparameter fluorescence detection, the Guava EasyCyte 8HT is a robust tool essential for molecular cloning workflows and biomedical engineering research, enabling precise, reproducible cell analysis in compact laboratory settings.