Cell Counting Essentials

Cell counting is fundamental for all cell culture researchers. We offer a range of high-quality Gibco reagents to support the growth, maintenance, and dissociation of many mammalian cell types. The easy-to-use Invitrogen Countess II Automated Cell Counters offer advanced autofocusing and counting algorithms to allow you to quickly and accurately count cells, while avoiding user variation associated with counting.

Gibco Cell Dissociation Reagents

Gibco trypsin and alternative cell dissociation products are ideal for use with tissues and cell monolayers. Available in a variety of formats to meet the varied needs of researchers performing adherent cell culture.

Get reliable dissociation for adherent cell culture

Gibco Trypan Blue Solution, 0.4%

Routinely use this cell stain to assess cell viability using the dye exclusion test. Use while counting cells with the hemocytometer or with the Countess II chamberslides during routine subculturing.

Use Gibco Trypan Blue Solution for quick and accurate cell viability determination

Automated Cell Counters

Choose from two high-performance Automated Cell Counters designed to meet the needs of any lab. Get advanced autofocusing and counting algorithms to allow you to quickly and accurately count cells, while avoiding user variation associated with counting.

Get accurate counts in as few as 10 seconds

For the growth and maintenance of your cells

Nunc cell culture plastics, Gibco media and FBS are a proven combination for happy cells—and happy scientists.

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Determine your cell viability

We’ve developed quick and convenient assays to help you easily determine viability for individual cells within a population.

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EVOS Cell Imaging Systems

Designed to eliminate the complexities of imaging and quantitative microscopy without compromising performance and including in-built safety features, the EVOS line of cell imaging systems makes cell imaging accessible to almost every lab and budget.

Find out which EVOS Cell Imaging System is right for you

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Cell Culture & Transfection Learning Center
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Cell Culture & Transfection Support Center
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