Most BactoBox® devices measure your sample vial the same way. Differences usually come from versioning or settings.
Does the measurement result vary between BactoBox® devices?
No. BactoBox® devices measure identically.
This assumes proper maintenance and the same configuration.
Example: your bb2441013 measures the same as your bb2502001.
If results differ, check your hardware and software version first.
Does the hardware version affect the measurement result?
BactoBox® hardware v7.5 and newer measures identically. That covers devices produced on 2023-08-01 or later.
BactoBox® hardware v7.4 and earlier may give different results than v7.5 and newer.
Keep your BactoBox® hardware up to date
See BactoBox® hardware changelog for details.
Does the software version affect the measurement result?
BactoBox® software v2023.05 and newer measures identically.
BactoBox® software v2023.04 and earlier may give different results than v2023.05 and newer.
See BactoBox® software changelog for details.
Does the flow cell affect the measurement result?
No. The Flow cell does not affect the result. This assumes proper maintenance.
Example: your flow cell 2D8B1B6T measures the same as your 2C5B1A3T.
We calibrate each flow cell during production. This avoids flow cell-to-flow cell variation.
Does BactoBox® configuration affect the measurement result?
Yes. BactoBox® configuration affects the result.
Configuration covers default Gating and Limit of detection.
Does gating affect the measurement result?
Yes. Gating directly affects the measurement results. Specifically, the cells/mL concentration.
Use the same gating on all your devices to get identical measurement results.
