AQUIOS Designer Software Delivers User-Defined Assays and Enhanced Workflow

INDIANAPOLIS, USA – (June 5, 2017) – Beckman Coulter has significantly expanded the workflow

capabilities of its AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer with the addition of the AQUIOS Designer Software,

developed specifically to handle user-defined tests in the routine lab.

The AQUIOS Designer Software allows for the creation of customer-defined applications to be run on

an instrument that combines sample preparation and flow cytometry analysis in one platform (AQUIOS

Load & Go technology). Until recently, this feature combination was only available for pre-defined

applications like CD4 analysis and basic immunophenotyping.

With traditional flow cytometry, sample preparation and analysis required a two-step approach carried

out on different instruments. Even with semi-automated processes this would slow down the lab’s

overall productivity and cause bottlenecks. It also limited the role of flow cytometry technology in

today’s lab, which requires 24/7, streamlined workflow and a consistent turnaround time (TAT).

Many laboratories now create their own reagent cocktails for routine applications to accommodate the

specific marker combinations required by their individual focus. Dr. Mario Koksch, Vice President and

General Manager of Beckman Coulter’s Cytometry Business Unit, explained: “The addition of AQUIOS

Designer Software fundamentally changes the way flow cytometry technology performs within the

routine lab. It reduces the routine, repetitive task of having to manually mix reagent combinations. Far

greater workloads can be handled – quickly and efficiently, without bottlenecks.”

The optional AQUIOS Designer Software provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface with powerful

features to set up user-defined protocols, acquisition templates, panels, compensation settings, and

the parameters needed for statistical and quality control compliance. All features can easily be

accessed via pull-down menus or slider bars.

On the small footprint, high precision AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, sample loading is as easy as on a

hematology analyzer, with integrated automated sample preparation. It delivers first results within 20

minutes for routine applications such as immunophenotyping, with subsequent sample results at a rate

of approx. 25 samples per hour for up to a full 96-well plate for each test of Tetra Combo.

Beckman Coulter provides the reagents for user-defined assays either through the Contract

Manufacturing (GMP) or Custom Design* Services of user-defined reagents. Either option provides

barcoded and cap-pierceable vials that can be run on the AQUIOS CL instrument with automated

tracking of all QC functionalities, including reagent type, container ID, and lot number.

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and innovate complex biomedical testing. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a

difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists,

supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research

and discovery. Scientists use our life science research instruments to study complex biological

problems including causes of disease and potential new therapies or drugs.

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*Custom Design Services product are for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.