Q. What bacteria have been tested on the QUANTOM Tx™?
A. Alcaligenes faecalis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus circulans, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus lentus, Bacillus lichenformis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus pumulis, Bacillus sphaericus, Bacillus subtilis, Comamonas terrigena, Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Lactobacillus casei, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas stutzeri, and Serratia marcescens. This is just a partial list. We are continually testing additional microbes.
Q. Can the QUANTOM Tx™ count irregular or elongated cells?
A. Yes, but you may need to optimize the roundness levels in the protocol parameters to find the right setting for your type.
Q. Can the QUANTOM Tx™ count clumped or chains of cells?
A. Yes, but you may need to optimize the declustering levels in the protocol parameters to find the right setting for your type.
Q. Do I have to set specific parameters for specific cell types?
A. Specific cell types may require protocol parameter adjustments depending on their morphology and arrangements.
Q. Can the QUANTOM Tx™ count both gram negative and positive cells?
A. Yes, the QUANTOM Tx™ can count both gram negative and positive cells.
Q. Can the QUANTOM Tx™ count spores?
A. It depends on dye penetration. Most spores are resistant to dye penetration.
Q. Can the QUANTOM Tx™ count live cells?
A. Yes. Stain cells with QUANTOM™ Live Cell Staining Dye to count live cells.
Q. Can the QUANTOM Tx™ be used for mycoplasma testing?
A. No. Mycoplasma are too small to be detected with the QUANTOM Tx™.