The Cytek Northern Lights is a full-spectrum flow cytometer designed to offer high flexibility, sensitivity, and affordable multicolor analysis. Using spectral detection and advanced unmixing algorithms, it captures the complete emission profile of each fluorochrome, enabling efficient resolution of overlapping dyes and expanded panel design. It provides high-quality data for immunophenotyping, functional assays, and complex multicolor experiments while maintaining ease of use. With its compact design and cost-effective performance, the Northern Lights is well suited for research labs seeking versatile spectral cytometry.

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Cytek Northern Lights

Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology


Product Category/ Test Name (Matrix):

Flowcytometry

Sub Category:

Immunophenotyping, Cell cycle analysis, Apoptosis Assays, Microbial/particle analysis

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Model Northern Lights Whether the equipment service can be provided to external researchers/institutions Yes
Manufactured Year 0000 Availability of Technically Competent Staff Yes
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Institute Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology
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Department Molecular Diagnostics and Vaccine
Laboratory Immunology Laboratory
Contact Person Name Dr Tharangika Bowange
Email tharangika.bowange@slibtec.gov.lk
Phone Number 0713028463
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Product Category Flowcytometry
Sub Category Immunophenotyping, Cell cycle analysis, Apoptosis Assays, Microbial/particle analysis
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Relevant Instruments Cytek Northern lights
Technical Specification

Key Technical Specifications

  • Laser configurations: 1–3 lasers

    • 3-laser: 405 nm (100 mW), 488 nm (50 mW), 640 nm (80 mW)

  • Detection capability / Colors:

    • Up to 24+ colors with 3-laser system

  • Detectors:

    • Utilizes proprietary high-sensitivity semiconductor arrays (CWDM) per laser for spectral detection across a broad emission range (≈ 420–829 nm) — no filter swapping required when changing fluorochromes.

    • Module breakdown (for three-laser config): “Violet” module — 16 channels; “Blue” module — 14 channels; “Red” module — 8 channels.

  • Fluidics & Throughput:

    • Sample flow rates: low 15 μL/min, medium 30 μL/min, high 60 μL/min; optional plate-based high-throughput mode up to 100 μL/min.

    • Supports manual tubes (12 × 75 mm) and optionally 96-well plates (with plate loader accessory).

    • Data acquisition rate: up to ~ 35,000 events per second (three-laser system).

    • Carryover (tube mode) typically < 0.1%.

  • Optics & Scatter Detection:

    • Forward Scatter (FSC): high-performance semiconductor detector with 488 nm bandpass filter.

    • Side Scatter (SSC): detectors available for 405 nm and 488 nm side scatter (405 nm SSC only in systems with the violet laser).

    • Sensitivity: capable of resolving small particles (e.g. 0.2 µm beads from noise).

  • Optical & Spectral Performance:

    • Fixed optical assembly — no need to change optical filters when changing fluorochromes.

    • Full-spectrum detection + unmixing for fluorochromes with overlapping emission spectra (e.g. APC vs Alexa 647) — enables flexible design of multicolor panels.

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