Is MoFlo cytometer and sorter reliable, durable, friendly, or simply better than other sorters?

03 March 2013 1 9K Report

We need to make a tough decision. We need a good sorter, contained in a Class I/A2 biosafety cabinet. I would appreciate if you share your experience. Is it better than BD's influx?

Matthias Krienke

i think for S2 ( biosafety cabinet)lab the Facs Aria III is the best

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