R&D Systems’ Human Erythrocyte Lysing Kit is designed to gently lyse erythrocytes from leukocyte cell preparations and stabilize the leukocytes with fixative for later analysis by flow cytometry. Cells exposed to the lysing reagent retain their natural light scattering and fluorescent staining characteristics by flow cytometry. This erythrocyte lysing method also has an advantage over other lysing methods in that the viability of the leukocytes is maintained. The fixative and lysing reagents are provided as separate reagents, thus allowing cells to be used in tissue culture following red blood cell lysis.
The safety and efficacy of this product in diagnostic or other clinical uses has not been established.
The 10X Fixative contains 14% formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a suspected carcinogen. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Avoid inhaling fumes. In case of contact, wash immediately with water and seek medical advice. Use only in well ventilated areas.