Elemental Scientific Inc. (ESI) - microFAST Single Cell

The ability to introduce single cells into an ICPMS and measure the elemental content in each cell, or tagged to each cell, accurately takes a dedicated, well-designed sample introduction system. Having this ability allows for investigators to better understand how much of a specific nanoparticle, metallodrug, or metal-based compound enters the cell. These cells or nanoparticles will vary in size from a few nm’s up to a few 100 μm’s. The typical cell types of interest will vary and with that the stability of the cell-line also varies, such that a gentle, controlled nebulization must be employed in order to not disrupt or lyse the cell.

Complete system includes:

•     microFAST Single Cell Autosampler
•     Offered in two different orientations - left-handed or right-handed
•     Single Cell Introduction Kit
•     CytoNeb
•     CytoSpray
•     One-piece torch

Benefits:

•     Flexible sample volumes - μL to mL of sample
•     Ensure cells stay intact, no cell lysing
•     Low pressure sample introduction
•     High transport efficiency