Cell counting is a fundamental step in many experimental life science workflows. It ensures that scientists have an appropriate and consistent number of cells, for example, for subculturing or any other experimental analyses. Even though cell counting is an essential step in life science research, there is no universal living-cell standard available that verifies the accuracy and precision of cell counting methods.
The CytoDirect Test Beads Performance Verification Kit (PVK) helps get gain a better understanding of how the execution of a given workflow can affect these parameters: accuracy and precision. Additionally, this application note presents good practices that researchers can implement to optimize their cell counting workflows. By following these guidelines, scientists can ensure more accurate and reliable results from their experiments.