Falcon® 40µm Cell Strainer is a sterile, easy-to-use device for rapidly isolating primary cells to consistently obtain a uniform single-cell suspension from tissues. Applications include stem cells and primary cells. Individually packaged, 50/case
Features
• Strong nylon mesh with 40 micron pores for optimal performance in a variety of applications
• Evenly spaced mesh pores providing consistent and reliable results
• Conveniently accessible in individual packaging
• Extended lip on strainer enables aseptic handling with forceps
• Molded color-coded polypropylene frame with tab enables easy handling and identification
• Fits perfectly into 50mL Falcon Conical Tube
• Disposable, easy-to-use, inexpensive, maintains sample integrity
• Sterilized by gamma irradiation, noncytotoxic
Application
• Faster, easier alternative to gauze filtration
• Ideal for preparation of flow cytometry samples, including:
— Single cell suspensions of blood cells from marrow, pancreas, thymus, tonsil, and lymph nodes
— Stem cells, tissue-derived cells, and cancer cells
— Preparation of specimens for primary cell cultures and immunogens
— Preparation of freezing stocks
— Filtering agglutinative proteins produced in inactivation serum