Falcon® 40 µm cell strainer is a sterile, easy-to-use device for rapidly isolating primary cells to consistently obtain a uniform single-cell suspension from tissues. Applications include stem cells and primary cells. Individually packaged, 50/case
Features
- Strong nylon mesh with 40- micron pores for optimal performance in a variety of applications
- Evenly spaced mesh pores providing consistent and reliable results
- Conveniently accessible in individual packaging
- Extended lip on strainer enables aseptic handling with forceps
- Molded color-coded polypropylene frame with tab enables easy handling and identification
- Fits perfectly into 50 mL Falcon Conical Tube
- Disposable, easy-to-use, inexpensive, maintains sample integrity
- Sterilized by gamma irradiation, noncytotoxic
Application
- Faster, easier alternative to gauze filtration
- Ideal for preparation of flow cytometry samples, including:
- Single cell suspensions of blood cells from marrow, pancreas, thymus, tonsil, and lymph nodes
- Stem cells, tissue-derived cells, and cancer cells
- Preparation of specimens for primary cell cultures and immunogens
- Preparation of freezing stocks
- Filtering agglutinative proteins produced in inactivation serum