Trypan Blue Stain (0.4%) for use with the Countess™ Automated Cell Counter, 2 x 1 mL - FAQs

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在所有细胞被染料染色前，最多可允许细胞暴露于台盼蓝下多久？

很遗憾，这个问题没有确切的答案。非细胞透过染料的吸收速率取决于细胞类型、健康状态、营养物、吞食活力等。  

哪些因素会导致台盼蓝形成沉淀？

台盼蓝染料接触光线后可能会降解，这些污染物可能会促进形成沉淀。经过冷藏或冷冻后，台盼蓝也可能形成橙/红纤维状聚合物。 

台盼蓝溶液是如何进行活细胞染色的？

台盼蓝是一种在活性群体中评估死细胞数量的细胞非通透性的染料。其主要应用原理是，它属于一种带电荷的染料，除非细胞膜损伤，否则无法进入细胞内。活（活性）细胞排斥该染料，但是死（无活性）细胞或者细胞膜损伤的细胞会染上蓝色。

台盼蓝溶液染色之前，细胞是否需要水洗去除培养基？

台盼蓝会结合到血清蛋白和细胞蛋白，这会导致高的背景染色。如果背景太暗，计数前细胞应离心下来并在非蛋白培养基、缓冲液或普通生理盐水中重悬。

我能将台盼蓝染色和荧光染色结合么？

这取决于细胞使用的荧光染色的类型。台盼蓝是一个细胞膜非通透性的染料且可以淬灭荧光。其可以淬灭活细胞表面的荧光染色或死细胞内部荧光染色。

台盼蓝能用于区分凋亡和坏死细胞么？

台盼蓝会染色细胞膜损伤的细胞，不能区分凋亡或坏死引起的细胞膜损伤。

你们有利用台盼蓝排斥进行细胞计数的方案么？

有，您可以通过此链接(https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/references/gibco-cell-culture-basics/cell-culture-protocols/trypan-blue-exclusion.html)找到方案。

计数前，我需要在细胞悬浮液中加入多少台盼蓝溶液？

我们推荐向1 mL细胞加入0.1 mL台盼蓝储液（终浓度为0.04% w/v）。根据样品和仪器，终浓度范围从0.04%到0.2%（w/v）。 

Why am I getting a much higher bead count on the Countess 3 Standard Slide (Cat. No. A51876)?

When counting cells that have been mixed with Trypan Blue, the Countess accounts for this 1:1 dilution and multiplies the count by 2.
When using the Countess 3 Standard Slide, the Trypan Blue correction box needs to be unchecked, since a 1:1 dilution was not made with Trypan Blue.

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Is there a limit to the number of times I can warm up Trypan Blue Stain (0.4%) for use with the Countess Automated Cell Counter (Cat. No. T10282)? What is the importance of warming up in aliquots of 1 mL?

The Trypan Blue Stain (0.4%) can be warmed up to 37 degrees C numerous times. The entire 1 mL volume of the stain should be warmed up to ensure that you are getting the entire amount at the proper concentration of 0.4%; if you took out an aliquot to warm up, and left behind some precipitate, the aliquot that is warmed up may not contain the complete amount of dye and the final concentration may be less than 0.4%.

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What is the shelf life of Trypan Blue Stain (0.4%) for use with the Countess Automated Cell Counter?

The shelf life of the product is 36 months from the date of production.

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How long can cells be exposed to trypan blue before all cells are stained with the dye?

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question. The rate at which the cell-impermeant dye is absorbed depends on the cell type, their state of health, nourishment, engulfment activity, etc.

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What causes trypan blue to form a precipitate?

Exposure to light may degrade the dye and these contaminants may promote precipitation. Trypan blue can also form orange/red fibrous aggregates if exposed to refrigeration or freezing temperatures.

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How does trypan blue solution stain viable cells?

Trypan blue is a cell impermeant stain used to estimate the number of dead cells in a viable population. Its utility is based on the fact that it is a charged dye and does not enter cells unless the membrane is compromised. Live (viable) cells exclude the dye but dead (non-viable) cells or cells with a compromised membrane are stained an intense blue.

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Prior to staining with trypan blue solution, do the cells need to be washed to remove the culture medium?

Trypan blue will bind to serum proteins as well as cellular proteins, which may result a high level of background staining. If the background is too dark, cells should be pelleted and resuspended in protein-free medium, buffer, or normal saline prior to counting.

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Can I combine trypan blue staining with fluorescence staining?

It depends on the type of fluorescent stain used on the cells. Trypan blue is a cell-impermeant chromophore that can quench fluorescence. It may quench fluorescent staining on the surface of live cells or internal fluorescent staining in dead cells.

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Can trypan blue solution be used to differentiate between apoptotic and necrotic cells?

Trypan blue will stain cells that have a compromised membrane. It cannot differentiate between compromised membranes caused by apoptosis or necrosis.

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Do you have a protocol for cell counting via trypan blue exclusion?

Yes, you can find the protocol at the following link (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/references/gibco-cell-culture-basics/cell-culture-protocols/trypan-blue-exclusion.html)

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How much Trypan Blue solution should I add to my cell suspension before counting?

We recommend adding 0.1 mL of 0.4% Trypan Blue stock solution to 0.1 mL of cells. However, depending upon the sample and instrumentation, the ratio of 0.4% Trypan Blue solution to the volume of cells can be varied from 1: 10 to 1:1 (v/v) so that the final concentration of Trypan Blue is 0.04% - 0.2%.

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