BSCRC Flow Cytometry Core
Broad Stem Cell Research Center (BSCRC)
Overview
The Flow Cytometry Core provides the UCLA research community with access to flow cytometry instrumentation, cell analysis and cell sorting services, and expert advice in support of individual experiments.
The instruments use fluorescence-activated cell sorting, or FACS, technology, which enables users to analyze cell populations, isolate cells with special characteristics and characterize their biochemical, genomic and epigenetic properties.
The core is located in the Terasaki Life Sciences Building, Room 3045.
Leadership
Equipment
Sorters
BD Aria
Technician Operated, TLSB 3045A2
The ARIA is a 5 laser, 18 fluorescence detector cell sorter. Cells can be sorted into up to 4 tubes simultaneously or directly into plates.
BD Aria H
Technician Operated, TLSB 3045A2
The ARIA-H is a 5 laser, 18 fluorescent parameter sorter. Cells can be sorted into up to 4 tubes simultaneously or directly into plates. This ARIA is inside of a biosafety cabinet.
BD Melody
User and Technician Operated, TLSB 3045A1
The Melody is a 3 laser, 9 fluorescent parameter sorter. Cells can be sorted into up to 4 tubes simultaneously or directly into plates. For greater user protection, the Melody is placed within a Class II biosafety cabinet.
Analyzers (User and Technician Operated)
BD Fortessa
TLSB 3045A1
The Fortessa is for analysis only and has five lasers with 16 fluorescence detectors.
BD Celesta
TLSB 3045A1
The Celesta is for analysis only and has 3 lasers with 12 fluorescence detectors. This instrument has a built-in high-throughput sampler plate adapter.
Cytek Aurora
TLSB 3045A1
The Aurora is for analysis only and has 5 lasers with 40+ fluorescence detectors. This instrument has a built-in high-throughput sampler plate adapter.
Pricing
| Product/Service Description | UCLA Rate | External Rate - Non-Profit | External Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis (unassisted) | $63.15 per hour | $87.77 per hour | $157.99 per hour |
| Analysis (assisted) | $90.46 per hour | $125.73 per hour | $226.32 per hour |
| Sorting (unassisted) | $71.48 per hour | $99.35 per hour | $178.84 per hour |
| Sorting (assisted) | $99.27 per hour | $137.98 per hour | $248.37 per hour |
| Training | $286.63 | $398.42 | $717.15 |