FACSCount,thermal paper,roll

General Description:
BD FACSCount consumables are provided as part of the system to deliver a CD4 counting.

Technical specifications:
Dedicated thermal printer paper for the BD FACSCount counter
Paper width: Approx. 60mm
Paper thickness: Approx. 60um
Print report stability: 5 years-when stored dry and UV- light protected
Number of test results that 1 roll of thermal paper can print: Approx. 100 test results

Manufacturer product reference: BD 332839.

Items required, but not supplied:
1.Reagents, controls and consumables for the running of the BD FACSCount machine.
2.Consumables for venous blood collection: EDTA vacuum tubes (for plasma specimens), vacuum tube needle, needle holder and centrifuge.
3.Disposable gloves, anti-septic swabs, absorbent paper, protective glasses, timer, container for biohazard disposables and disinfectant (for equipment and surfaces).

Shelf life:
12 months from the date of manufacturing; do not use beyond its expiry date.

Storage and transportation:
Between 10-35°C, protected against humidity and direct sunlight. Do not freeze reagents.

Packaging and labeling:
Primary packaging: FACSCount, thermal paper roll.

Weight and volume:
Estimated weight: 0.2Kg
Estimated volume: 0.25dm³

General recommendations:
Follow strictly manufacturer instructions for use of product.

Useful links:

WHO list of prequalified in vitro diagnostic products:

WHO Prequalification Report for BD FACSCount Instrument System with FACSCount Control Kit and BD FACSCount Reagent Kit (Absolute CD4+, CD8+, and CD3+ Counts):


Report 1

Report 2