Flow Cytometry

Before using the analytical machines (FACS Canto, FACS Fortessa, FACS Calibur), a training by the BioOptics Facility staff is needed.
Users do not train other users!
Please schedule an appointment with Gabi Stengl (0664 88464463) or Gerald Schmauss (0664 88464461) at least 3 days in advance to receive such a training.
Because the machines differ in software and features, separate training is necessary for each machine.

The analytical machines (FACS Canto, FACS Fortessa, FACS Calibur) can be reserved through the Online Booking system GRM3 - http://grm3.imp.univie.ac.at/#cal-win.
Sign-Up is on a first come, first serve basis.
Appointments that cannot be held must be cancelled as early as possible in order to free up the slots for other users.
If the user does not show up within 30 minutes after the start of the booking-time the whole reservation is considered cancelled and the equipment is available to everybody.

Cell sorters may be booked via the Sort Operators. Please contact Gabi Stengl (0664 88464463; Gabriele.Stengl@imp.ac.at), Gerald Schmauss (0664 88464461; Gerald.Schmauss@imp.ac.at) or Thomas Lendl (0650 456938; Thomas.Lendl@imp.ac.at) for an appointment.

Users are responsible to clean up after completion of their measurements. Please follow the respective typo3/index.php?id=1708shutdown and cleaning procedures of the instrument.
The last user is asked to power-down the system at the end of the day (check the booking system!).

All data should be stored on server space! Data stored on local hard disks can be deleted at any time without notice.

If you encounter any problems with the equipment, please inform BioOptics staff as soon as possible even if the problem has been resolved.
If you have any questions concerning the operation of the machines or the planning and execution of experiments do not hesitate to ask the BioOptics staff for assistance.