FACS and Array Core Facility

Service

The FACS and Array Core Facility offers a varied range of services:

 
  • An introduction to flow cytometry
  • Instructions for use of Core Facility devices
  • Provision of Core Facility devices
  • Assistance for planning and carrying out experiments

Equipment / Facilities

The following equipment is available in our labs:   Flow Cytometry  

Flow Cytometer

Type

Laser

Detectors

BD FACS Calibur

Analytical

488 nm

530/30; 585/42

 

 

633 nm

660/10; 670 LP

BD FACS Canto II

Analytical

405 nm

450/50; 510/50

 

 

488 nm

530/30; 585/42; 670LP; 780/60

 

 

633 nm

660/20; 780/60

BD FACS Vantage

Preparative

488 nm

530/30; 585/42

 

 

633 nm

660/10; 670 LP
  The analysis of the samples via FACS Calibur and FACS Canto II can be performed autonomously by the respective user, after the operator's briefing. Cell sorting with FACS Vantage must be performed by the operator. The flow cytometer is used only after previous booking.  For in-depth information, check the Terms and Conditions of use. Microarray  

Device

Type

Hybridization station

Lucidea Slide Pro

Microarray Scanner

Perkin Elmer Scan Array Express

Electrophoresis Station

Bio Rad Experion

Spectrophotometer

Nanodrop ND-1000

 

Nanodrop ND-2000

Thermal Cycler

Bio Rad T100

Where you find us:

The FACS labs and the Array Core Facility are located in the rooms 339, 340 and 343 of the building no. 905 (Tower block in Augustusplatz) at the University Medical Centre.



Link to location map

Links to online calendars

BD FACS Calibur: my.calendars.net/facslabcalibur

BD FACS Canto II: my.calendars.net/facslabcanto

Address

Institute of Toxicology
University Medical Center Mainz
Obere Zahlbacher Str. 67
D-55131 Mainz
Germany

Tel +49(0)6131 17-9357
Fax +49(0)6131 17-8499

Contact

Julia Altmaier
Institut für Toxikologie
Obere Zahlbacher Str. 67
55131 Mainz



Tel.: +49 (0) 6131 17-9091
Fax: +49 (0) 6131 17-8499

E-Mail: lenzj@uni-mainz.de