The suggested protocol for excluding dead cells by flow cytometry using Zombie fixable viability dyes is prior fixation of cells, however can I use them following staining for surface markers before fixing the cells?
Since it's reactive to amine, I'm not sure if it will bind to any free amine group on the antibodies that bind to the surface receptors. I would test that if you have to do live/dead after surface stain before fixation. I have used another kit LIVE/DEAD™ Fixable Aqua Dead Cell Stain Kit that is also amine-reactive kit. I always use it before surface staining and stain in PBS for 10min at RT, then wash and do surface stain, and then fix my cells for intracellular staining.