Automated cell fixing and antibody staining in microplates

Fluorescence microscopy has traditionally been performed on microscope slides, but there is a growing trend towards the use of 96- and 384-well microplates, as this allows greater number of samples to be easily processed and automated, consistent with high-content analysis (HCA). In this application note, discover how the Agilent BioTek 406 FX washer dispenser is used to automate fixing and staining processes typically used before fluorescence imaging.