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ADAM-SCC2, Automated Somatic Cell Counter
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Introduction
Technology
High levels of somatic cells cause disagreeable taste and reduce storage
life in dairy products. These somatic cell counts (SCCs) are accepted as an
international standard for the measurement of milk quality. For this reason,
somatic cell counts are readily available to a dairy farmer in most countries.
Standard reference method for enumeration of somatic cells in raw milk is
the direct microscopic somatic cell count (DMSCC). However, it needs the
training and skill of analysts for accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of
this method. ADAM-SCC2 is fully compatible with the DMSCC. It is com-
posed of the disposable plastic microchips and staining solutions, a fluo-
rescence microscopic optics equipped with a CMOS camera, and an image
analysis system. It utilizes the capillary flow of the microfluidic chamber
by the surface modification of hydrophilicity. Microfluidic technology of
disposable microchips provides low reagent consumption and combining
with the ready-to-use reagent makes daily work easy.
ADAM-SCC2 is not only easy to use but offers the same repeatability and
accuracy as the conventional expensive device.
SOMA chip
CMOS Camera
Emission Filter
Dichroic Filter
Objective Lens
Excitation filter
Lenses
Green LED
Mirror