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BD FACSCanto II Flow Cytometer Reference Manual
Removing Bubbles from the Flow Cell
Use the De-gas Flow Cell command to remove bubbles from the flow cell.
1
Select Cytometer (Instrument) > Cleaning Modes > De-gas Flow Cell.
2
Click OK when the completion message displays.
3
Check the flow cell for bubbles.
If you still see bubbles, repeat the process.
Cleaning the Flow Cell
Use the Clean Flow Cell command to run a tube of BD FACSClean solution
through the SIT and flow cell. After the procedure is complete, the cleaning fluid
remains in the SIT and flow cell until you run fluidics startup or shutdown.
Perform this procedure when poor optical performance indicates that additional
cleaning is needed.
Materials
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2 mL of BD FACSClean solution
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one 12 x 75-mm polystyrene test tube (BD Falcon tube)
BD FACSCanto clinical software
BD FACSDiva software
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