Vi-CELL BLU Cell Analyzer Features

User-inspired design

When it was time to design the new Vi-CELL® BLU cell viability analyzer, we started by talking to customers. Vi-CELL BLU retains the functions and workflow of the Vi-CELL XR that users like and trust, while updating the technology, improving processing speed and making the new Vi-CELL BLU easier to use…all in an instrument with a smaller footprint.

Users told us what they want and we listened:

• I want faster analysis and processing time.
• Having a 96-well plate option will help our workflow… but we still want the option to use a carousel.
• I want to be able to use any Vi-CELL in my lab and trust its answer.

The new V-CELL BLU meets these customer demands and more.

Small sample volume

Smaller sample volume means less cell depletion, letting you maintain your cell culture volume. Vi-CELL BLU requires a sample volume of only 200uL, less than half the volume required by the previous Vi-CELL XR model and lower than our competitors instruments.

Faster processing 

You asked for faster analysis and processing times. We answered.

Vi-CELL BLU processes samples faster because the images are captured while fluids are in motion.

Vi-CELL XR was already a fast automated cell counter. With the updated technology in Vi-CELL BLU, processing and analysis times are cut significantly. Choose from Normal mode—which includes full cleaning after processing—or FAST mode when cleaning isn’t required.

When using the 96-well option, Vi-CELL BLU saves over 1 hour of processing time compared to the previous XR instrument. Process in FAST mode and save nearly 2 hours.

Stronger instrument-to-instrument correlation

Each Vi-CELL BLU instrument is finely calibrated to ensure instrument-to-instrument comparability. With instrument-to-instrument variation less than +/- 10%, you can trust that your measurements will be accurate, no matter which Vi-CELL BLU instrument you turn to in your lab.