Analyser Training
Analyser Usage:
To use analysers, please note:
Users must have completed their registration with the iLab booking system prior to attending the training session. Further details can be found on the Home page.
If you wish to use the analysers with any potentially infectious or harmful material, or are using primary human tissue, you must submit a risk assessment as well as inform FlowCore staff prior to booking.
FlowCore will reject any material deemed hazardous to staff or other users. Further information regarding flow cytometry biosafety can be found here.
Before training, please do some preparation in understanding flow cytometry. The following download is a useful beginners guide to flow cytometry:
Analyser Training
FlowCore analyser training consists of a series of videos which walk users through a virtual experiment, as well as general information relating to flow cytometry and the use of FlowCore facilities (linked below).
Due to a large volume training requests, we have made the training material available online. The video portion of the training content is available by individual request only. This is for record keeping purposes. Requests can be made to Kathryn.Flanagan@monash.edu
A link to a quiz is included with the training videos. This quiz must be completed immediately after viewing the videos.
Further Training material that must be completed can be found below. Please read these documents before watching the video portion of the training.
- Cytometer basic layout
- BD software browser components
- BD software workspace components
- Biohazardous sample policy for FlowCore
- General use policies for FlowCore
- Users guide to your first sort
- Flowcore safety manual
Once you have completed the reading materials and viewed the videos, you must complete the Analyser Training Declaration within iLab.
You must also complete the Safety Manual Review form within iLab.
These can be found on the FlowCore iLab page, under the 'Registration and Services' tab. Please ensure you scroll to the bottom of the form and select a funding source (you will not be charged a fee), then select Submit to Core to complete the declaration. Once the forms have been approved, you will have analyser booking access, as well as 24/7 facility access on your M-pass card.
Analysis Software
FlowCore staff are happy to assist users with the analysis of their acquired data using one the supported analysis software packages. Please contact a FlowCore staff member to arrange a time if you require such assistance.