Flow Cytometry

 It is a technique used to discover and measure the physical and chemical properties of a group of cells or particles. In this process, a sample containing cells or particles is suspended in a liquid and injected into a flow cytometer. The sample focuses on the perfect flow of one cell at a time through the laser beam, where the diffused light is characteristic of the cells and their components. Cells are often labeled with fluorescent markers or luminous antibodies so that light is absorbed and then emitted in a range of wavelengths. Tens of thousands of cells can be quickly scanned and the data collected is processed by a computer. Flow cytometry is routinely used in basic research, clinical practice, and clinical trials. Uses of flow cytometry include :

cell count

 cell sorting Determine 

cell properties and function 

detection of microorganisms etect vital signs Protein engineering revealed 

Diagnosin galth disorders such as blood cancers A flow cytometry analyzer is a tool that provides quantifiable data from a sample. Other tools that use flow cytometry include cell sorters that physically separate and thus purify cells of interest based on their optical properties.