Which stains are compatible with the C1?

Although our standard protocols list only the LIVE/DEAD® Cell Viability Assay as a method to stain cells, several other dyes are compatible with the C1 system. These dyes include:

• DAPI
• Calcein AM
• CellTracker™ Green and Orange
• Hoechst Ethidium homodimer-1
• Cy5®

Some stains are known to absorb into PDMS when used as a free molecule. We recommend avoiding these dyes for staining on the C1 system:

• Hydrophobic dyes
• FITC (fluorescein isothiocyanate)
• APC (allophycocyanin)
• Free rhodamine and TRITC

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