Location: Oeiras Site, Room 0B14, Bartolomeu Dias Wing
(4625)
Manufacturer: BD Biosciences
Model: BD FACSDiscover S8
Nickname: "S8"
Software: BD FACSChorus 6.3
Year: 2026
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{{:info.gif|}} **Next Scheduled Maintenances**: {{:info.gif|}} [[s8_oeiras_contamination|Pseudomonas contamination timeline]] ===== System overview ===== The BD FACS Discover S8 is the first cell sorter that **__integrates imaging and full-spectrum capabilities__**. This versatile sorter offers both traditional sorting using standard fluorescent parameters, typical of conventional full-spectrum sorters, and advanced imaging features, which can be visualized through histograms and bivariate plots. This significant innovation allows cells to be sorted not only based on the proteins they express but also by the spatial distribution of those proteins within the cell. {{ :new_insights.png?500|}} * Five lasers with ultra-violet (349nm), violet (405 nm), blue (488 nm), yellow-green (561 nm) and red (637 nm) * **78 fluorescent detectors** * 3 scatter detectors (Blue 488nm laser): * FSC * SSC * Axial Light Loss (ALL) * 2 scatter detectors (Violet 405nm laser): * SSC * Axial Light Loss (ALL) * **BD SpectralFX Technology** - combines full-spectrum optics, next gen QC and system-aware spectral unmixing, managing spread by adapting to instrument performance and sample conditions in real time * **BD CellView Image Technology** - the novel high-speed imaging technology that facilitates analysis and sorting through __real-time integration of image and flow data__ {{ :imaging_features.png?400|}} * Combines **15 image features** with flow parameters for subset classification, statistical analysis and sorting * Resolves and provides image of 0.2-µm polystyrene particles from noise using at least one SSC parameter. * Sorting can be performed with speeds up to 12,000 events/second * 85 μm, 100 μm and 130 μm nozzles available * Up to 6-way sorting with 85 μm nozzle * Up to 4-way sorting with 100 μm nozzle * Up to 2-way sorting with 130 μm nozzle * Up to 6-way sorting into 1.5 mL, 2 mL eppendorfs and 5 mL tubes (FACS tubes) * Up to 4-way sorting into mixed tube formats, including 15 mL and 50 mL tubes. * Plate sorting for 6-, 24-, 96-, 384-well, microscope slides and other custom plates * The fully integrated Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet meets personal and product protection, reducing the risk of operator exposure, while sorting potentially hazardous samples (e.g human samples and other BSL-2 level samples). \\ ===== Configuration =====

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===== Booking Rules ===== The system is available for booking from 10am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. The cell sorting service is provided by a dedicated technician upon reservation on the online booking system. The system can be booked up to 1 month in advance. Please check the User Guidelines for detailed information. ---- [[resources|Back to the Equipment page]]