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BactoBox®
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BactoBox®

SBT BactoBox®

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Direct bacterial cell counts in about two minutes

BactoBox® electrically counts individual bacterial cells as they pass through a microfluidic channel, and sizes each one from the same signal. Advanced technology, made easy-to-use.

As the sample flows through, each object roughly 0.5–5 μm is measured one at a time. Intact cells carry a distinct electrical signature; abiotic particles and non-intact cells look different - so BactoBox counts structurally intact cells, individually.

Two ways customers use BactoBox®:

  • Microbial process development: Compare one cultivation with another on a direct cell count.
  • Inoculum standardization: Know the cell concentration before you dose

Ready to see BactoBox® in action?

Book a call to discuss how BactoBox® fits your workflow - or reach out to explore your specific application.

Technical details

  • Measurement principle: Electrical impedance flow cytometry
  • Target organisms: Bacterial cells in suspension
  • Measurement time: ~2 minutes per sample
  • Sample preparation: Dilution required; homogenization needed for aggregating samples
  • Linear quantification range: 3 × 10⁴ – 5 × 10⁶ cells/mL
  • Output parameters: Cell concentration, cell size
  • Form factor: Benchtop instrument
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): 23 × 16 × 6 cm (9.1 × 6.3 × 2.4 in)
  • Software: Included – visualization, growth curves, data export

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