This video demonstrates the assay to confirm phagocytic activity by cells in human blood via flow cytometry. The granulocytes and monocytes confirm their phagocytic activity by showing green and red fluorescence confirming the presence of engulfed bacteria and oxidative burst activity respectively.
Protocol
All procedures involving human participants have been performed in compliance with the institutional, national, and international guidelines for human welfare and have been reviewed by the local institutional review board. 1. Assay Preparation Gather, prepare, and organize the materials specified for the procedure (please refer to Table of Specific Materials/Equipment). Label 12 x 75 mm tubes. Label two tubes for each participant: one tube…
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Materials
12 x 75 mm tubes, with cap
VWR
20170-579
You will need 2 tubes per sample ("H" and "F") plus 3 tubes per batch (for assay controls; "F", "H", and "Blood only").
PBS (10X), pH 7.4
Life Technologies
70011-044
Bottle top 0.2 µm cellulose acetate filter (500 ml capacity)