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The wide range of training options for your BD FACSLyric™ Cell Analyzer includes hands-on instructor-led training as well as self-paced e-Learning and product resources. No matter your preferred style of learning, we have training options to help you make the most of your scientific endeavors.
View our self-paced e-Learning to learn more about your instrument and software. Most of our courses begin with an introduction to the topic and end with a short quiz to check your knowledge.
This course will introduce you to the BD FACSLyric™ Cell Analyzer. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Identify the external components of the BD FACSLyric™ Cell Analyzer.
Describe the cytometer subsystems and their functions.
This course will introduce you to the software and its functions. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Navigate through the different workspaces in the software.
Describe the function of each workspace.
This course will introduce you to the clinical software and its functions. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the main difference between BD FACSuite™ Application and BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application.
Describe the main workflow steps when using the clinical software.
Our operator training courses are designed to quickly get you up and running on your instrument. Our courses are delivered in small class sizes with a 2-to-1 ratio of learners-to-instrument to provide plenty of hands-on time and opportunity to get comfortable with the day-to-day operation of the software and cytometer.
We offer instructor-led training either at the BD Training Center in Milpitas, California or at your lab, virtually or in person. Regardless of the location or delivery method, our operator courses cover the same materials designed to provide you with the practical knowledge and skills to acquire and analyze multicolor data and perform maintenance tasks on your cytometer and include:
You can view details about our training courses and request training session dates using our BD FACSUniversity learning portal. Once you have requested a course and created your BD FACSUniversity account, a BD training coordinator will work with you to ensure your training needs are met.
This 3-day operator training course is for new operators or operators who have not had formal training on the BD FACSLyric™ Cell Analyzer.
A BD trainer will travel to your lab to conduct the training. The training schedule and topics can be tailored according to your lab’s needs.
Complete the training request form, and a BD training coordinator will contact you with more information.
Use these resources to learn more about your cytometer.
BD FACSuite™ Application Workflow
BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application Workflow
BD FACSuite™ Software and BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application with the LIS Interface Solution
BD FACSuite™ Application: Adding new fluorochromes to a configuration
BD FACSuite™Application: Transferring BD FACSuite™CS&T Bead lots
Visit the product page of your cytometer for a full list of resources available.
BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometers are Class 1 Laser Products.
The BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometer is for In Vitro Diagnostic Use with the BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application for up to six colors.
The BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometer is for Research Use Only with the BD FACSuite™ Application for up to 12 colors. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.