Precision Measurements, Fast Processing
Measures: somatic cell counts
The Somacount 300 is the ultimate solution for early mastitis detection. This instrument provides a rapid and accurate measure for the SCC (somatic cell count) in dairy milk.
The instrument utilizes laser based flow cytometry. Bentley Instruments introduced this technology to the dairy testing laboratories 20 years ago, and we have been the foremost authorities in this field ever since the introduction of the first Somacount in 1991. The instrument line combines today’s technology with computer control resulting in far less moving parts, which results in higher reliability and less maintenance. The technology of flow cytometry has proved itself to be more reliable and in general more accurate than other methods. The Somacount instrument is the most reliable and cost effective instrument to use for the quantitative determination of somatic cells in dairy milk.
Flow cytometry overview
Flow cytometry instruments use ethidium bromide to stain the DNA in somatic cells. The laser based counting section uses the fluorescence characteristics of the dye to count the cells one by one.
Applications
Designed for labs with medium to large testing requirements, this compact instrument tests up to 300 samples per hour. This model is the proven leader in the series, with testing approvals from all major organizations.
The Somacount 300 is in routine operation in more than 150 laboratories throughout the world. The system was updated in 1994, and 2004 and today relies the same operational advancements as the other instruments in the series. It uses a standard personal computer for it’s operation. Standard version is automatic.