Standardized Clinical Flow Cytometry with the BD FACSLyric™
The BD FACSLyric™ is a flow cytometry system specifically designed to meet the growing demands of clinical laboratories for performance, reproducibility, and streamlined workflow management. Compact, quiet, and modular, it integrates seamlessly into laboratory environments while delivering a high level of analytical reliability.
This system stands out for its ability to analyze up to 35,000 events per second with no acquisition limit, making it particularly well-suited for the study of rare populations. Its high optical sensitivity ensures clear separation of fluorescent signals, even in cases of low marker expression. Compared to the BD FACSCanto™ II, the FACSLyric™ offers up to a 190% improvement in stain index, enhancing both resolution and data quality.
The BD FACSLyric™ is available in multiple configurations (4 to 12 colors) and supports up to three lasers (blue, red, violet), offering scalable flexibility to match evolving user needs. It is also compatible with a universal automated loader that can process up to 40 tubes or 96/384-well plates, with optional vortexing and barcode-based sample tracking.
From a maintenance perspective, the system simplifies daily lab operations: fluorescence compensation is required only every 60 days, and the daily quality control is completed automatically in 5 minutes using BD™ CS&T beads. These NIST-traceable beads ensure standardization across instruments, with inter-instrument variability under 8% on the red and blue channels.
Integration with laboratory information systems (LIS) is ensured via BD FACSLink™, enabling bi-directional data transfer and reducing transcription errors. The BD FACSuite™ Clinical software includes advanced features such as electronic signatures, audit trails, customizable reports, and full compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
The BD FACSLyric™ also facilitates inter-laboratory collaboration through its assay portability feature. Protocols can be easily exported, shared, and imported across sites, ensuring harmonized configurations and standardization between different facilities.
