The Scepter 3.0 handheld automated cell counter provides a fast and convenient method for counting cells and particles and is compatible with both the 40 and 60uM sensor. The system employs the Coulter principle in a miniaturized, handheld, format enabling rapid cell counting; what used to take 10 minutes now takes less than 30 seconds. The user prepares a dilution of the cell culture of interest and uses the Scepter cell counter to aspirate a sample of this dilution into the Scepter sensor.The Scepter cell counters screen displays:Cell concentrationAverage cell sizeAverage cell volumeHistogram of size or volume distributionThis system is intended for research use only and has been tested with cell types representative of those in use today.The Scepter 3.0 Cell Counter delivers rapid cell counts in a handheld easy to use format. Its on screen instructions guide you through the sampling process and in less than 30 seconds reveal data on cell concentration, average diameter, average volume and a histogram displaying population information on your culture.