Lab Equipment for Stem Cell & Tissue Storage Companies

Cryogenic & Storage Equipment

• Liquid Nitrogen Freezers (LN2 Tanks / Dewars): For long-term cryopreservation of stem cells and tissues.
• -80°C Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers: Backup or secondary storage for biological samples.
• Controlled-Rate Freezers: Ensure cells/tissues are cooled at precise rates to maintain viability.
• Cryogenic Storage Racks & Boxes: For organized sample storage in LN2 or freezers.
• Temperature Monitoring Systems (Data Loggers/UTRED/Cloud Monitors): Continuous monitoring with alarms and compliance logging.

Cell Culture & Processing Equipment

• Biological Safety Cabinets (Class II, BSCs): Sterile environment for cell handling.
• CO₂ Incubators: For culturing stem cells under controlled temperature, humidity, and CO₂.
• Centrifuges (Refrigerated, High-Speed): For separating cells and plasma.
• Pipettes & Pipettors (Single, Multi-Channel, Electronic): Essential for precise liquid handling.
• Microscopes (Phase Contrast, Inverted): For monitoring cell morphology and growth.
• Automated Cell Counters / Hemocytometers: For cell viability and density checks.

Sample Preparation & Testing

• PCR Machines (Thermal Cyclers): For DNA/RNA analysis of stem cell lines.
• Flow Cytometers: For characterization and sorting of cells.
• Spectrophotometers / Plate Readers: For protein/DNA quantification and viability assays.
• Water Purification Systems: For ultrapure water in sensitive assays.

Consumables & Accessories

• Cryovials / Cryotubes: Specialized vials for freezing cells.
• Sterile Gloves, Lab Coats, Goggles, Face Shields: PPE for clean handling.
• Cell Culture Flasks, Dishes, Multi-Well Plates: For growing stem cells.
• Cryogenic Labels (LN2-resistant): For traceability of samples.
• Disposable Filters, Pipette Tips, Syringe Filters: For contamination-free processing.

Compliance & QA Equipment

• Environmental Monitoring Systems: For cleanroom particle and air quality monitoring.
• Barcode Scanners & Sample Tracking Software: To maintain chain-of-custody records.
• Backup Power Supplies (UPS): To safeguard freezers and monitoring systems.