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# Cell sieve 10 µm
Pre-filter your sample to remove larger particles
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Cell sieve with a 10 µm pore size nylon mesh used to pre-filter samples to remove larger particles.
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**When to use a cell sieve**
Use one when your sample carries a lot of large particles. They may clog the [external filter](/item-register/individual-items/external-filter.md) on BactoBox®, and in some cases the flow cell, so pre-filter the sample before you measure. Stool, sludge and particle-heavy slurries are the usual cases.
Contact SBT if you are unsure whether your sample needs one. See [Remove large particles](/advanced/advanced-sample-preparation/remove-large-particles.md) for the procedure.
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