Measurement FAQ

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

Email [email protected] to request a hardware upgrade.

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.

Keep your BactoBox® software up to date.

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.

Use the same BactoBox® configuration on all your devices to get identical measurement results.

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.