Table 2.
Optimized FACS instrument parameters for 30–50 μm double emulsion droplet analysis and high-recovery sorting
Instrument parameter | Aria II (BD) | SH800 (Sony) |
---|---|---|
Nozzle size | 130 μm | 130 μm |
ND filter | 1.5 ND | – |
Trigger | FSC | FSC |
Threshold | 1200 | 0.67% |
FSC gain | 25 | 1 |
SSC (BSC) gain | 170 | 28% |
FITC gain | 439 | 39% |
APC/A647 gain | 500 | 40% |
Sample pressure | 3 flow rate | 9 psi |
System pressure | 10 psi | 9 psi |
Agitation | 300 rpm | High |
Drop frequency | 14.5 kHz | 12 kHz |