The SpectraSlide® AP-1 is a disposable, all-in-one cell counting slide engineered for use with the LUNA-FX7™ Automated Cell Counter. Unlike traditional hemocytometers or standard counting slides, SpectraSlide AP-1 integrates cell sampling and AO/PI viability staining directly into the slide, eliminating the need for manual pipetting, mixing, or reagent handling.
This simplified workflow helps laboratories achieve faster cell counts, more consistent results, and reduced contamination risk, making SpectraSlide AP-1 ideal for research labs, core facilities, bioprocessing environments, and cell therapy workflows.
What Makes SpectraSlide AP-1 Different?
SpectraSlide AP-1 slides are designed to remove common sources of variability in manual cell counting. Each slide features a built-in sampling mechanism with volume control, allowing users to draw a consistent amount of sample directly into the counting chamber. Dry-coated Acridine Orange (AO) and Propidium Iodide (PI) stains dissolve immediately upon sample contact, enabling rapid live/dead cell analysis without additional preparation steps.
By combining sampling, staining, and counting into a single disposable format, SpectraSlide AP-1 improves reproducibility while reducing hands-on time.
How It Works
Inject the cell sample into the slide
Insert the SpectraSlide® AP-1 into the LUNA-FX7™
Count cells and analyze viability immediately
Designed for Automated Cell Counting
SpectraSlide AP-1 slides are optimized specifically for the LUNA-FX7™ Automated Cell Counter, supporting fast and accurate measurement of:
Total cell concentration
Live cell count
Dead cell count
Cell viability percentage
The slide geometry and chamber depth are engineered to ensure uniform cell distribution, enabling reliable automated imaging and analysis.
Typical Applications
SpectraSlide® AP-1 slides are commonly used in:
Mammalian cell culture workflows
Bioprocess development and upstream processing
Cell therapy and gene therapy research
Academic and pharmaceutical research labs
Core facilities and shared instrumentation labs
They are well-suited for routine cell counting as well as viability analysis using AO/PI fluorescence.
SpectraSlide AP-1 disposable slides are available in multiple formats to support different lab needs:
30-slide box for low-volume or evaluation use
300-slide bulk packs for high-throughput labs
Sterile, gamma-irradiated slides for sterile or regulated workflows
One-step workflow – Integrated sampling and staining in one disposable slide
AO/PI viability staining built in – Dry-coated reagents dissolve instantly on contact
Low sample volume – Requires less than 20 µL
Improved consistency – Built-in volume control reduces user-to-user variability
Helps prevent contamination – Used with a disposable SlideBed™ to isolate residual liquid
Larger analysis volume – Measures up to 2× the volume of a standard hemocytometer
What instruments are these slides compatible with? SpectraSlide® AP-1 slides are designed specifically for use with the LUNA-FX7™ Automated Cell Counter.
Do I need to add separate staining reagents? No. AO/PI stains are pre-coated inside the slide and activate automatically when the sample is loaded.
How much sample volume is required? Less than 20 microliters, making it ideal for precious or limited samples.
Are sterile versions available? Yes. A gamma-irradiated sterile version is available (L72063).
Technical Specifications
Specification
Detail
Material
PMMA
Dimensions (W × D × H)
75 × 25 × 2.1 mm
Chamber Depth
0.1 mm
Stains
Acridine Orange (AO), Propidium Iodide (PI)
Sample Volume
< 20 µL
Optimal Cell Range
5 × 10⁴ – 1 × 10⁷ cells/mL
Ordering information
SKU:
L72061 - SpectraSlide AP-1, 30 Slides L72062 - SpectraSlide AP-1, 300 Slides L72063 - SpectraSlide AP-1, Sterile - gamma-irradiated, 300 Slides Ships from New Hampshire or Virginia Typically ships within 48 hours Country of origin: South Korea Shipping charges continental USA: $28.00 for 30-slide box, $50 for 300-slide box
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