Detailed Analysis of the NucleoCounter® NC-202™: a Reliable Solution for Medical Cell Counting
ChemoTec's NucleoCounter® NC-202™ is establishing itself as the benchmark cell counter in medical laboratories and bioproduction platforms. Designed to meet the demands of clinical and industrial environments, this counter uses a universal counting method that is compatible with all cell types, without manual adjustments or frequent calibrations. This eliminates operator bias and ensures optimal reproducibility between users, making it the preferred choice for GMP applications.
The instrument uses the Via2-Cassette™, a device that combines aspiration, staining and loading into the counting chamber in a single step. This approach enables standardised handling and significantly reduces human error. Combined with NC-View™ software, it delivers results in 30 seconds, including cell viability, mean diameter, aggregation rate and the DebrisIndex™, a crucial parameter for monitoring the presence of cell debris and assessing culture quality.
The NC-202™ is calibrated to provide consistent results in complex processes such as cell expansion in bioreactors or critical steps in cell product manufacturing: leukapheresis, transduction, purification, freezing or final formulation. It supports concentrations up to 1×10⁷ cells/ml without prior dilution, significantly reducing sample preparation time.
Its compatibility with 21 CFR Part 11 allows the NC-202™ to be integrated into secure electronic management systems, which are essential for ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance. The low inter-user variation (<10%) and stability of its components make it a reliable tool for any research, production or quality control laboratory.
The NucleoCounter® NC-202™ fits perfectly into medical and biopharmaceutical environments, where reliable cell measurements are essential to the smooth running of experimental protocols and industrial processes.
