Chapter 2: Mass Cytometry and CyTOF XT
CyTOF XT System Components Overview
CyTOF XT User Guide 19
The corner lid is fixed and is removed only when performing maintenance inside the
carousel.
Figure 6. Autosampler carousel housing
Probe Line
The probe line draws samples and beads from the carousel into the Autosampler fluidics
lines. The probe line always draws from the same position, and the carousel rotates to
position the tube of interest under the probe line. The probe line stirs samples during
acquisition to help keep cells in suspension.
Figure 7. The Autosampler probe line
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