Flow cytometer disinfection module

摘要

A flow cytometer disinfection module is useful for disinfecting a sheath fluid in a flow cytometer. The module includes a flow cell and at least one UV-C and/or UV-B light source. The UV-C and/or UV-B light source is disposed about the cell and irradiates a sheath fluid passing through the cell.

主权项

1. An assembly comprising:
(a) a flow cytometer, and (b) a flow cytometer disinfection module connected to the flow cytometer, comprising
(i) a flow cell, and(ii) at least one ultraviolet, electromagnetic radiation subtype C (UV-C) and/or ultraviolet, electromagnetic radiation subtype B (UV-B) light source, wherein the at least one UV-C and/or UV-B light source is disposed about the flow cell and irradiates a sheath fluid of the flow cytometer passing through the flow cell, and wherein the light source is assembled within a wall of an interior region of the flow cell in a light-permissive housing and/or outside of the interior region of the flow cell irradiating the sheath fluid through a light-permissive material, wherein the module is connected to sheath fluid tubing and installed between a nozzle and a sheath fluid tank of the flow cytometer.