FLUID MIXING AND RINSING SYSTEM FOR A FLOW CYTOMETER

摘要

Disclosed is a system (100) that can mix deionized water (144) and concentrated sheath fluid (146) to provide sheath fluid (148) in a flow cytometer system having a desired concentration. Flow rates are low, which substantially match the flow rate of sheath fluid through the nozzle (142), so that turbulence and air bubbles are not formed in the sheath fluid. The available deionized water is then used for back flushing and removal of sample cells and deposited salts from the sheath fluid.