Hettich Cyto System Cytocentrifuge Based on Universal 320 with Rotor 1626 for Cytological Sample Preparation

The Hettich Cyto System is a specialized cytocentrifuge based on the Universal 320 benchtop centrifuge platform, designed for high-quality cytological sample preparation from various biological fluids. Key features include:

• Rotor Angular 1626 compatible with 6 vessels; maximum speed of 4,000 rpm generating 2,039 x g relative centrifugal force, suitable for efficient cell sedimentation.
• Includes 2 vessels configured to hold 4 cytology chambers each (2 per vessel), supporting a maximum capacity of 12 cytology chambers simultaneously.
• Cytology chambers (not included) accommodate sample volumes from 1 mL to 8 mL, enabling processing of larger fluid volumes and often eliminating the need for prior cell concentration steps.
• The device employs a two-step centrifugation protocol: the first to sediment cells tightly onto the slide, minimizing cell loss, and the second to dry the adhered cells, allowing for both dry and wet cytological preparations.
• Operates without refrigeration, fitted with an analog rotary control and a digital display featuring 10 programmable protocols to customize runs.
• Safety features include an emergency stop and an audible alarm to ensure operational security.
• Supplied with a comprehensive manual for laboratory setup and operation.

This cytocentrifuge system is critical in clinical diagnostics and biomedical research, widely applied in urinalysis, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, cytology of abdominal fluids, bronchoalveolar lavage, pleural and pericardial fluids, fine needle aspiration biopsies, and cytological assessments such as Pap tests and infectious disease diagnostics. Its configuration and capability to handle large sample volumes make it essential for molecular diagnostics workflows and bioprocessing applications requiring precise cellular morphology assessment. The system is popular among researchers and clinicians in biotechnology, synthetic biology, and clinical pathology laboratories focusing on high-quality cytological preparations and live-cell analysis.