Cell Analysis by Impedance Flow Cytometry

Amphasys’ cell analyzers are based on Impedance Flow Cytometry. This means that an electrical field is applied in the microfluidic chip and the changes of the electrical resistance (impedance) of the fluidic medium are measured when cells pass through the applied electric field. The absence of optical components reduces set-up times and maintenance to a minimum.

The novel Ampha X30 opens a new era of cell analysis: simultaneous measurement of cell count and cell viability, and in addition more information about the status of the cells, like metabolic activity. Based on Impedance Flow Cytometry, no dyes, no markers, and no incubation are required. Results are available after minutes – including sample preparation! With one instrument and three different chip sizes of the microfluidic chip the whole range of cells can be measured: bacteria, human and animal cells, algae, yeast, and others like somatic cells in milk.