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rqmicro.COUNT

The rqmicro.COUNT is a cartridge-based flow cytometer for automated microbiological analysis of liquid samples. It enables fluorescence-based single-cell analysis for the quantification of total bacterial cells, intact bacterial cells, and the detection of specific microorganisms. The instrument is designed for use with rqmicro reagent kits and performs automated sample processing, measurement, and data analysis through dedicated assay protocols. For organism-specific assays, such as Legionella detection, the system can run an automated immunomagnetic separation (IMS) as part of the assay workflow when required.

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Key Features
  • Cartridge-based flow cytometer for automated microbiological analysis
  • Fluorescence-based single-cell detection and enumeration
  • Compatible with rqmicro reagent kits for total cell counts and organism-specific assays
  • Integrated immunomagnetic separation (IMS) capability for specific assays, including Legionella detection
  • Touchscreen interface with integrated analysis software
  • Cloud-based data management and result storage
Compatible Test Kits
  • rqmicro Total Cell Count Kit
  • rqmicro Intact Cell Count Kit
  • rqmicro Legionella Count Kits
  • rqmicro E. coli Count Kit
  • rqmicro E. coli Detect Kit 
Technical Specifications
ParameterSpecification
Measurement technologyFluorescence flow cytometry
Cell separationIntegrated immunomagnetic separation (IMS)
Excitation source488 nm laser
Detection channels2 fluorescence channels
Analysis rateUp to 10,000 events/s
Sample volume200 µL–1 mL
Flow rate60 µL/min
User interface10-inch capacitive touchscreen
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, optional WLAN/mobile via USB dongle
LanguagesEnglish, German, Chinese
Dimensions (W × D × H)225 × 235 × 465 mm
Weight12.9 kg
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption60 W
Operating temperature15–27 °C
Intact Cell Count Total Cell Count Legionella E. coli
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