Training and Registration Process
Useful links: iLab registration | iLab support | IFCC support
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Register for an iLab account
If you have any problems accessing iLab, please contact iLab Support in the first instance
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Log into iLab
Navigate to the “Services, Training, Access Requests & Quotations” tab
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Scroll down to “Profile and Project Registration”
Click “Initiate Request”
Complete the form and submit it
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IFCC staff will review your submission
We will then schedule a quick Teams meeting to discuss the project goals and required training
How to register with our booking and lab management sytem - tutorial video
Flow Cytometry Instrument training with the Core Staff: one on one hands-on instrument operation, experimental design, and analysis training using your samples or core-provided samples.
Cost: we charge per hr for the instrument during training
It normally comprises:
- Day 1: Learning how to operate the instrument and design acquisition templates, followed by practising with beads (3hrs). Discussion on what you need to bring for the next training session regarding samples, controls and the gating strategy. Go over the iLab booking system
- Day2: Running your sample with core staff (3hrs). Discuss any issues with the protocol or acquisition
- Day 3: Demonstration your competency and undertaking the competency test on the machine (3hrs)
- Day 4: FlowJo or FCS Express data analysis with core staff. (2hrs). Discuss any issues with the data and solutions that could be considered for experimental design and development
Before Training:
Take the BD Online quiz: https://www.bdbiosciences.com/en-eu/support/training/e-learning-courses Introduction to Flow Cytometry and BD FACSDivaTM Software Basics Training
Please send the results of these to cytometry@abdn.ac.uk as it helps to know how well you have understood the basics.