Logos Biosystems
Cell counting
Cell counting is an important quality control procedure in research. To increase accuracy and convenience, Logos Biosystems has developed broad range of automated cell counters and slides for counting all types of cells and bacteria. In addition we also offer several cell counting reagents.







LUNA-STEM™
Fluorescence Automated Cell Counter



Compare Logos Biosystems cell counters
LUNA-II™ | LUNA-IIITM | LUNA-BX7™ | LUNA-FL™ | LUNA-FX7™ | LUNA-STEM™ | QUANTOM Tx™ | |
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Main features | Most affordable cell counter | Versatile and affordable cell counter | Efficient cell counter designed for brightfield cell analysis. An excellent choice for higher throughput and/or regulatory needs | Versatile and affordable fluorescence cell counter with manual focus | Versatile cell counter that serves a wide variety of applications. An excellent choice for higher throughput and/or regulatory needs. |
Fluorescence cell counter specialized for SVF derived- cells | Image-based bacterial cell counter |
Cell types | Stable cell lines | Stable cell lines | Stable cell lines | Cell lines Primary cells Blood cells PBMCs Splenocyte Thymocyte Yeast cells GFP expressing cells |
Cell lines Primary cells Whole blood PBMCs Splenocyte Thymocyte Yeast cells |
Stem cells SVF-derived cells • Nucleated • Non-nucleated |
Bacterial cells |
Detection method | Brightfield | Brightfield | Brightfield | Dual fluorescence Brightfield |
Dual fluorescence Brightfield |
Dual fluorescence | Fluorescence |
Compatible dyes | Trypan blue Erythrosin B |
Trypan blue Erythrosin B |
Trypan blue Erythrosin B Methylene Blue |
Trypan blue Erythrosin B Acridine orange Propidium iodide FDA |
Trypan blue Erythrosin B Acridine orange Propidium iodide FDA |
Acridine orange Propidium iodide |
QUANTUM Total Cell Staining Kit QUANTUM Viable Cell Staining Kit |
Recommended slide options | LUNA™ Cell Counting Slide LUNA™ Reusable Slide |
LUNA™ Cell Counting Slides LUNA™ Reusable Slide |
PhotonSlides LUNA™ 1-Channel Slide LUNA™ 3-Channel Slide LUNA™ 8-Channel Slide |
PhotonSlide™ LUNA™ Reusable Slide |
PhotonSlide LUNA™ 1-Channel Slide LUNA™ 3-Channel Slide LUNA™ 8-Channel Slide |
PhotonSlide™ LUNA™ Reusable Slide |
QUANTOM™ M50 Cell Counting Slide |
Focusing options | Autofocus Manual focus |
Autofocus Manual focus |
Autofocus Manual focus |
Manual focus | Autofocus Manual focus |
Manual focus | Autofocus Manual focus |
Counting volume/chamber | 0,5 µl | 0,5 µl | 0.5 - 5.1 µL by slide types | 0,5 µl | 0,5 - 5,1 µl by slide types | 0,5 µl | < 0,1 µl (10 images) |
Counting speed | < 10 s (manual focus) < 15 s (autofocus) |
< 10 s (manual focus) < 15 s (autofocus) |
< 10 s (brightfield, without autofocus, 12 images) < 20 s (brightfield, with autofocus, 12 images) |
< 10 s (brightfield) < 30 s (fluorescence) |
< 10 s (brightfield, without autofocus, 12 images) < 20 s (brightfield, with autofocus, 12 images) < 30 s (fluorescence, without autofocus, 12 images) < 40 s (fluorescence, with autofocus, autofocus, 12 images) |
< 30 s | < 30 s (autofocus, 10 images) |
Adjustable protocol parameters | Cell size Declustering Dilution factor Live cell sensitivity Noise reduction Roundness |
Search size / Cell size Cell detection sensitivity Live cell sensitivity Noise reduction Dilution factor |
Search size / Cell size Cell detection sensitivity Live cell sensitivity Noise reduction Dilution factor |
Cell size Dilution factor Fluorescence threshold Live cell sensitivity Noise reduction Roundness |
Search size / Cell size Cell detection sensitivity Live cell sensitivity Noise reduction Fluorescence exposure Fluorescence threshold Dilution factor |
Cell size Dilution factor Fluorescence threshold Noise reduction Roundness |
Fluorescent object size Dilution factor Roundness Declustering Multi-field imaging |
Additional features | Cell size gating Cluster map Dilution calculator Review previous count results Auto exposure |
Cell size gating Cluster map Dilution calculator Review previous count results Auto exposure Reanalysis |
Cell size gating Cluster map Dilution calculator Review previous count results Bioprocess Quality control Reanalysis Auto exposure |
GFP expression analysis Cell size gating Cluster map Dilution calculator Review previous count results Auto exposure |
Cell size gating Cluster map Dilution calculator Review previous count results Bioprocess Quality control Reanalysis Auto exposure |
Cell size gating Cluster map Dilution calculator Review previous count results |
Fluorescent object size gating Dilution calculator Review previous count results Reanalysis |
IQOQ protocol | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
21 CFR Part 11 ready | - | - | Yes (With CountWire™ software) | - | Yes (With CountWire™ software) | - | - |
Saving options | Cell count and viability data (CSV) Raw image (TIF) Analyzed image (annotated TIF) Full report (PDF) |
Cell count and viability data (CSV) Raw image (TIF) Analyzed image (annotated TIF) Full report (PDF) |
Cell count and viability data (CSV) Raw image (TIF) Analyzed image (annotated TIF) Full report (PDF) Bioprocess (Onboard, CSV, PNG graph images) Quality Control (Onboard, CSV, PNG graph images) |
Cell count and viability data (CSV) Raw image (TIF) Analyzed image (annotated TIF) Full report (PDF) |
Cell count and viability data (CSV) Raw image (TIF) Analyzed image (annotated TIF) Full report (PDF) Bioprocess (Onboard, CSV, PNG graph images) Quality Control (Onboard, CSV, PNG graph images) |
Cell count and viability data (CSV) Raw image (TIF) Analyzed image (annotated TIF) Full report (PDF) |
Cell count data (CSV) Raw image (TIF) Analyzed image (annotated TIF) Full report (PDF) |
Data transfer | USB memory stick | USB memory stick Ethernet |
USB memory stick, WiFi, Ethernet | USB memory stick | USB memory stick, WiFi, Ethernet | USB memory stick | USB memory stick, WiFi |
Technical specifications | 5” TFT LCD screen 800 X 480 pixels Built-in computer Built-in printer (optional) |
5” TFT LCD screen 800 X 480 pixels Built-in computer External printer (optional) |
7” TFT LCD screen 1024 X 600 pixels Built-in computer External printer (optional) |
7” TFT LCD screen 800 X 480 pixels Built-in computer External printer (optional) |
7” TFT LCD screen 1024 X 600 pixels Built-in computer External printer (optional) |
7” TFT LCD screen 800 X 480 pixels Built-in computer External printer (optional) |
10” TFT LCD screen 1280 x 800 pixels Built-in computer External printer (optional) |
Onboard storage | - | 10 GB | 250GB / 1TB | - | 250GB / 1TB | - | 128GB |
Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.8 kg (4.0 lb) | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) | 1.8 kg | 4.5 kg | 1.8 kg | 10.8 kg |
Dimensions | 16 x 18 x 28 cm | 16 x 18 x 28 cm (6.3 x 7.0 x 11.0 in) |
24.5 x 28 x 24 cm (9.6 x 11.0 x 9.4 in) |
22 x 21 x 9 cm | 24.5 x 28 x 24 cm | 22 x 21 x 9 cm | 43.3 × 31.0 × 22.5 cm |
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