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BD FACSCanto II

A three-laser flow cytometer designed for routine multicolor analysis with improved sensitivity and flexibility compared to entry-level systems.

Best suited for:

  • Standard immunophenotyping panels
  • Clinical and translational research workflows
  • Medium-complexity multicolor experiments

Access: Available for trained users (24/7 self-operated)

Technical highlights:

  • 3-laser configuration (405 nm violet, 488 nm blue, 640 nm red)
  • Up to 6 fluorescence detectors
  • Optimized for routine multicolor analysis with stable performance

Technical specifications

BD FACSCanto II Configuration

LaserDetector FiltersCompatible Fluorochromes (BD + other vendors)
405 nm (Violet) 450/50 BV421, Pacific Blue, eFluor 450
405 nm (Violet) 525/50 BV510, AmCyan, V500
405 nm (Violet) 585/42 BV570, Pacific Orange
405 nm (Violet) 605/40 BV605
405 nm (Violet) 650/50 BV650
405 nm (Violet) 710/50 BV711
405 nm (Violet) 780/60 BV785, Zombie Violet
488 nm (Blue) 530/30 FITC, Alexa Fluor 488, BB515, GFP, CFSE
488 nm (Blue) 575/26 PE
488 nm (Blue) 610/20 PE-CF594
488 nm (Blue) 695/40 PerCP, PerCP-Cy5.5, BB700
488 nm (Blue) 780/60 PE-Cy7, BB755
633 nm (Red) 660/20 APC, Alexa Fluor 647, eFluor 660
633 nm (Red) 710/50 APC-R700, Alexa Fluor 700
633 nm (Red) 780/60 APC-Cy7, APC-eFluor 780, Live/Dead NIR