2015 Global Survey on Flow Cytometry Adoption Trends

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Jun 02, 2015, 03:20 ET

NEW YORK, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Scope

The primary goal of this research is to analyze the utilization of flow cytometry instruments and reagents. Key information the survey seeks to collect include factors that drive the selection of flow cytometers, predominantly used applications for flow cytometers, respondents' most preferred brands and why, how laboratories feel about test volumes in 2015, why laboratories are utilizing these specific products and how likely they are to continue using these products, which of the clinical applications use flow cytometer predominantly, other complementary technologies used along with flow cytometry, unmet needs and challenges, cells that are of interest, and laboratory budgets for new equipment/reagent purchases.The primary goal of this research is to analyze the utilization of flow cytometry instruments and reagents. Key information the survey seeks to collect include factors that drive the selection of flow cytometers, predominantly used applications for flow cytometers, respondents' most preferred brands and why, how laboratories feel about test volumes in 2015, why laboratories are utilizing these specific products and how likely they are to continue using these products, which of the clinical applications use flow cytometer predominantly, other complementary technologies used along with flow cytometry, unmet needs and challenges, cells that are of interest, and laboratory budgets for new equipment/reagent purchases.

Research Objectives

The primary goal of this research is to analyze the utilization of flow cytometry instruments and reagents. Key information the survey seeks to collect include the following:
•Factors that drive the selection of flow cytometers
•Predominantly used applications for flow cytometers
•Respondents' most preferred brands and why
•How laboratories feel about test volumes in 2015
•Why laboratories are utilizing these specific products and how likely they are to continue using these products
•Which of the clinical applications use flow cytometer predominantly
•Other complementary technologies used along with flow cytometry
•Unmeet needs and challenges
•Cells that are of interest
•Laboratory budgets for new equipment/reagent purchases

Research Methodology

Methodology
Laboratories were invited to participate in an online survey in March 2015. To qualify for survey participation, respondents must work within a laboratory, hospital, academic facility, or government facility that use flow cytometry. Respondents should be a constant user of flow cytometer, belong to the scientific community, and be in a position to authorize purchases and handle laboratory budgets.

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The target group was screened to ensure only qualified respondents participated. In total, xx decision makers qualified for the survey, representing the following types of laboratories:
•Private laboratories include biotechnology firms, blood banks, independent laboratories, and private institutes.
•Government funded laboratories include government aided organizations and government affiliated research institutes.
•Academic refers to academic core flow facilities, imaging facilities, university labs, academic labs, and research group labs.
•Hospital laboratories refer to those flow facilities that are within hospitals, cancer centers, medical centers, and medical schools.

Top 4 Findings

-Influencing Factors
A greater number of respondents showed a preference towards fluorescence capabilities, detection sensitivity, and intended application, whereas factors such as optical alignment, throughput capabilities, and data analysis seemed to take less precedence.
-Capital Budget
Core facilities that cater to hospitals have the maximum budget to purchase new equipment. About xx % of the cases reported a budget of $ xx to $ xx .
-Complementary Technology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and microarray are the technologies that are predominantly used with flow cytometry. Next-generation sequencing is rapidly catching up, which could lead to possible partnerships for automated workflows between flow instrument vendors and sequencing vendors.
-Brand Perception
BD Biosciences, Beckman Coulter (Danaher), and EMD Millipore remain strong as preferred brands, respectively. In addition, respondents have a strong preference for Sony Biotechnology as a future preferred brand.

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