Flow Cytometry - Partners AIDS Research Center

High Speed Multiparameter Cell Sorting Facility for Biohazardous Specimens at Partners AIDS Research Center, MGH

Last modified 07-14-08

Our FACSAria cell sorter is a 3-laser system (blue, red, violet) that can detect up to 9 colors. It is housed in a biosafety cabinet in a dedicated BL2 room so that we are able to perform sorts of biohazardous samples. The typical configuration is below. Tips and guidelines for instrument use can be found under "Core documents".

The sorter is located in CNY 149, Room 5555A, which can be entered through room 5555B, where the 4 Laser LSR2 is located. Your keycard must be activated to gain access to these rooms.

Setup: Typical configuration

Rates

Operator run sorts will be billed at $120 per hour, or $90 per hour for members of PARC or CFAR. There is no user-run sorting.

Scheduling Instrument Time

Please read our Sorting Guidelines first! Click here to review the sorting signup calendar for the FACSAria. To reserve sorting time, please email your requested time and a 2nd choice along with a completed Sort Request Form to mwaring@partners.org. You will not be able to add events to the sorting calendar yourself. The calendar takes a moment to load. If the calendar fails to load, click the "refresh" button or try again later.