Instrumentation & Fees
The CRL Flow Cytometry Facility operates in two locations: 491 Life Science Addition (LSA) and 461 Li Ka Shing (LKS) Building. There are 2 sorters and 4 analyzers in LSA; and there is 1 sorter and 1 analyzer in LKS.
Fees
Training fees for both Cell Analyzers and Cell Sorters:
- $150/session (UC Berkeley internal rate)
- $300/session (external rate)
User self-operated cell sorting (3 training sessions required; highly recommended for increased user scheduling flexibility and instrument availability) rates are as follows:
- $80/h (UC Berkeley internal rate)
- $160/h (external rate)
Analysis is performed by users (1 training session required). Rates for analyzer use are as follows:
- $50/h (UC Berkeley internal rate)
- $100/h (external rate)
Staff-assisted cell sorting (limited to staff availability; limited to 1-2 sorts per month) rates are as follows :
- $100/h (UC Berkeley internal rate)
- $200/h (external rate)
Signing up for sorting or analysis or training
Reservations are handled by an online system called iLab. Users must obtain an iLab account before signing up to use the sorters or analyzers.
Once you have an iLab account, you can log in to iLab in order to request time for sorting or training. Requests for sorting or training must be approved by staff.
Once you are trained you can use iLab to sign up to use the analyzers.
Instruments in 491 LSA
The flow core located in room 491 Life Sciences Addition building (LSA) is managed by Dr. Kartoosh Heydari. This core houses two cell sorters: 2 BD Aria Fusion. In addition, the LSA facility houses four analyzers: BD Symphony A3, BD LSR Fortessa, BD LSR Fortessa X20, and a Cytek Aurora.
Kartoosh, Melaine and Harman teaching and assisting the users on both analyzers and cell sorters.
Hours of operation are from 9AM -5PM, Monday to Fridays. These are the only hours during which sorting can be performed. Trained users can access the analyzers 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
You can call the facility: (510) 642-2843.
Sorters in LSA
Aria Fusion (2016) (491 LSA);
| Laser | Parameter | Filters |
|---|---|---|
| 488 nm (Blue) | PerCP-Cy5.5 FITC |
655 LP | 695/40 502LP | 530/30 |
| 405nm (Violet) | BV 605 AmCyan DAPI |
595LP | 610/20 505LP | 525/50 450/50 |
| 561nm (Yellow/Green) | PE-Cy7 PE-Cy5 PE-Texas Red PE |
735 LP | 780/60 630 LP | 670/14 600 LP | 610/20 582/15 |
| 640nm (Red) | APC-Cy7 APC |
735 | 780/60 670/30 |
Analyzers in LSA
LSR Fortessa X20 Analyzer (2013) (491 LSA)
| Laser | Parameter Name | Filters |
|---|---|---|
| 488 nm (Blue) | PerCP-Cy5.5 FITC |
685 LP | 710/50 505 LP | 530/30 |
| 405mm (Violet) | BV 785 BV 711 BV 650 BV 605 AmCyan Pacific Blue |
750LP | 780/60 690LP | 710/50 635 LP | 670/30 595LP | 610/20 495 LP | 525/50 450/50 |
| 561 mm (Yellow- Green) | PE-Cy7 PE-Cy5 PE-Texas Red PE |
750 LP | 780/60 635 LP | 670/30 595 LP | 610/20 570 LP | 586/15 |
| 640mm (Red) | APC-Cy7 APC-Alexa700 APC |
750 LP | 780/60 730 LP | 730/45 655 LP | 670/14 |
LSR Fortessa Analyzer (2010) (491 LSA)
| Laser | Parameter Name | Filters |
|---|---|---|
| 405nm (Violet) | Pacific Blue AmCyan Qdot605 |
No Dichroic | 450/50 505LP | 525/50 595LP | 610/20 |
| 488mm(Blue) | FITC PerCP |
505LP | 525/50 685LP | 710/50 |
| 561 mm(Yellow-Green) | PE PE-TexRed PECy5 PECy7 |
No Dichroic | 582/15 600LP | 610/20 635LP | 670/30 750LP | 780/60 |
| 640mm (Red) | APC AlexaFluor700 APC-Cy7 |
No Dichroic | 670/30 690LP | 720/30 750LP | 780/60 |
LSR II Analyzer (2007) (491 LSA)
| Laser | Parameter Name | Filters |
|---|---|---|
| 488 Blue | PE-Cy7 PerCP PE FITC SSC (Side Scatter) |
735 Dichroic LP / 780 -60 685 Dichroic LP / 695 -40 550 Dichroic LP / 575 -25 505 Dichroic LP / 530 -30 No Dichoic / 488 -10 |
| 405 Violet | DAPI Pacific Blue |
505 Dichroic LP / 525 -50 No Dichroic / 450 -50 |
| 633 Red | APC-Cy7 APC |
735 Dichroic LP / 780 -60 No Dichroic / 660 -20 |
Instruments in 461 LKS
The Li Ka Shing (LKS) flow core is located in room 461. This core is managed by Dr. Kartoosh Heydari. It houses a BD Influx cell sorter and a BD LSR Fortessa analyzer.
Kartoosh, Melaine and Harman teaching and assisting the users on both analyzers and cell sorters. This core is part of the CIRM Institute at UC Berkeley.
Hours of operation are from 9AM -5:00PM, Monday to Fridays. These are the only hours during which sorting can be performed in this facility. The analyzers are available for use 24h a day, 7 days a week.
You can contact the facility by calling (510) 664-4308 (Lab) or (510) 664-4307 (Office)
Sorter in LKS
Influx Cell Sorter (2013) (LKS 461)
| Laser | Parameter | Filters | Fluorochromes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488 nm | FL1 FL2 |
550 LP | 530/40 BP 550 LP | 710/40 BP |
FITC, GFP, YFP, CFSE PerCP Cy 5.5, PI |
| 405 nm | FL8 FL9 |
480 LP | 460/50 BP 480 LP | 550/50 BP |
Pacific Blue Pacific Orange, AmCyan |
| UV | FL6 FL7 |
550 LP | 460/50 BP 550 LP | 670/30 BP |
Hoechst, DHPI Red Hoechst |
| 561 nm | FL3 FL3 FL5 |
645 LP | 593/40 BP 700 LP | 670/30 BP 700 LP | 750 LP |
PE, M-Cherry, RFP PECy5 PECy7 |
| 640 nm | FL10 FL11 |
700 LP | 660/20 BP 700 LP | 50 LP |
APC APC-Cy7 |
LSR Fortessa Analyzer (2010) (491 LSA)
| Laser | Parameter Name | Filters |
|---|---|---|
| 405nm (Violet) | Pacific Blue AmCyan Qdot605 |
No Dichroic | 450/50 505LP | 530/50 595LP | 610/20 |
| 488mm(Blue) | FITC PerCP |
505LP | 525/50 685LP | 710/40 |
| 561 mm(Yellow-Green) | PE PE-TexRed PECy5 PECy5.5 PECy7 |
No Dichroic | 585/15 600LP | 610/20 635LP | 660/20 | 712/21 750LP | 780/60 |
| 640mm (Red) | APC AlexaFluor700 APC-Cy7 |
No Dichroic | 670/14 690LP | 730/45 750LP | 780/60 |
| UV Laser | Indo-1 (Blue) Indo-1 (Violet) |
495 LP | 525/50 No Dichroic | 450/50 |
