Cell Lysis and Preservation Solutions

When analyzing leukocytes by flow cytometry, efficient cell lysis of erythrocytes from whole blood samples must performed prior to analysis. We offer Cal-Lyse premixed lysis solution for erythrocyte lysing for flow cytometry and other applications.

Cal-Lyse and High-Yield Lysis Solutions

Cal-Lyse premixed lysis solution is specifically formulated to lyse erythrocytes following monoclonal antibody staining of whole blood or bone marrow. Treatment with this reagent leads to both the lysis of red blood cells and the fixation of white cells. Treatment does not affect fluorophore-labeled antibodies bound to leukocytes, and leaves morphological scatter characteristics of leukocytes intact.

High-Yield Lyse is a premixed, fixative-free erythrocyte-lysis solution that can be used to help eliminate red cells from whole blood for flow cytometric analysis with minimal loss of rare blood cell populations. Using this reagent, lysis of erythrocytes is performed immediately following staining of the blood samples with fluorophore-conjugated monoclonal antibodies; there is no need for a wash step.

Cal-Lyse reagent selection guide

Product Class Quantity Cat. No.
Cal-Lyse RBC Lysis Solution
IVD*
25 mL
GAS010
Cal-Lyse RBC Lysis Solution
IVD*
100 mL
GAS010S100
High-Yield Lyse
GPR*
 500 mLHYL250
*IVD = in vitro diagnostics; GPR = general purpose reagent

Resources

Fluorophore and reagent selection guide for flow cytometry

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Spectral Flow Cytometry Fundamentals

Invitrogen eBioscience Resources—Selection guides, Best Protocols, product performance and more.

Intracellular Staining for Flow Cytometry How-To Video—for detecting cytokines and intranuclear markers.

Flow Cytometry Learning Center—Access flow cytometry educational resources for better experiment planning and execution.

Flow Cytometry Panel Builder—Design your flow cytometry panel with this online tool for a simplified, customizable experience to fit your needs.

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