No, bacteria are below the size threshold for counting on the Scepter. Sensor tips are designed to be single use.
PHCC340KIT
Scepter 3.0 Handheld Automated Cell Counter
Scepter 3.0 Handheld Automated Cell Counter
Synonym(s):
Cell counting instrument
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| 1 ea | Please contact Customer Service for Availability | $5,420.00 |
About This Item
NACRES:
NC.56
UNSPSC Code:
41131501
description
Rapid cell counts in a handheld easy to use format, includes pkg of 40 μm Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter Sensors
manufacturer/tradename
Scepter
technique(s)
cell counting: suitable
particle size
4-18 μm
compatibility
for use with cells sized 4.0–25.0 μm
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
no temp limit
General description
Upgrading to Wi-Fi connectivity and Millicell® Cloud Access:
Scepter 3.0 instruments purchased before January 1st, 2026, do not have Wi-Fi connectivity. Customers can add Wi-Fi connectivity and get cloud connectivity using the following steps:
1. Download the free software at Millicell® Cloud. Select Scepter 3.0 and download the software onto a USB drive. Load this Software onto the Scepter 3.0 device.
2. Place an order for free trial subscription of Millicell® Cloud using the Catalog number MILLICL-TRIAL. Contact our customer service to help you with this.
3. Purchase Wi-Fi dongle: MERS03USBD0N. Insert the USB dongle into the USB port and follow the instructions on the screen. Now your device is ready to access Millicell® Cloud.
Scepter 3.0 instruments purchased before January 1st, 2026, do not have Wi-Fi connectivity. Customers can add Wi-Fi connectivity and get cloud connectivity using the following steps:
1. Download the free software at Millicell® Cloud. Select Scepter 3.0 and download the software onto a USB drive. Load this Software onto the Scepter 3.0 device.
2. Place an order for free trial subscription of Millicell® Cloud using the Catalog number MILLICL-TRIAL. Contact our customer service to help you with this.
3. Purchase Wi-Fi dongle: MERS03USBD0N. Insert the USB dongle into the USB port and follow the instructions on the screen. Now your device is ready to access Millicell® Cloud.
The Scepter 3.0 Handheld Automated Cell Counter delivers rapid cell counts in a handheld, easy to use format. Intended for research use only, Scepter 3.0 has been tested with cell types representative of those in use today. After preparing a dilution of the cell culture of interest, on-screen instructions guide the user through the sampling process. In less than 30 seconds after the Scepter Cell Counter aspirates a sample into the Scepter Cell Counter Sensor, the Scepter cell counter′s screen displays:
The Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter is compatible with both the 40uM and 60uM Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter Sensors. This kit (PHCC340KIT) includes a free 50-pack of 40uM sensors.
- Cell concentration
- Average cell size
- Average cell volume
- Histogram of size or volume distribution
The Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter is compatible with both the 40uM and 60uM Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter Sensors. This kit (PHCC340KIT) includes a free 50-pack of 40uM sensors.
Other Notes
- 1 Scepter 3.0 Automated Handheld Cell Counter
- 1 Test Bead Vial
- 1 Charging Station
- 50 Sensors (40μM)
The Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter is not compatible with previous generation sensors; only compatible with Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter Sensors shown in the Related Products.
Legal Information
Millicell is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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| compatibility for use with cells sized 4.0–25.0 μm | compatibility for use with cells sized 4.0–25.0 μm | compatibility Scepter for use with cells sized 8.0–25.0 μm | compatibility Scepter for use with cells sized 5.0–15.0 μm |
| technique(s) cell counting: suitable | technique(s) cell counting: suitable | technique(s) cell counting: suitable | technique(s) cell counting: suitable |
| storage temp. no temp limit | storage temp. no temp limit | storage temp. no temp limit | storage temp. no temp limit |
| shipped in ambient | shipped in ambient | shipped in ambient | shipped in ambient |
| description Rapid cell counts in a handheld easy to use format, includes pkg of 40 μm Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter Sensors | description - | description - | description - |
| manufacturer/tradename Scepter | manufacturer/tradename Scepter | manufacturer/tradename Scepter | manufacturer/tradename Scepter |
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Storage Class
10-13 - German Storage Class 10 to 13
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Will Scepter 3.0 be able to quantify bacterial cultures? How many reads is it possible with a single counter sensor?
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Can it count nuclei, specifically isolated from human aortic endothelial cells?
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While most mammalian nuclei are around 6 micrometers (um), which is at the low end of detection, this size range can also include other cell debris that is often gated out during analysis. Additionally, since the counts are displayed as a normal distribution, the full profile may not be visible at the low end of detection. Generally, it's not recommended to use this method for small nuclei, but the Scepter may work for some cells with larger nuclei.
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