Abstract: A method for forming a substantially solid product containing a desired quantum of bioparticle, the method comprising (a) providing a sample of bioparticle in liquid form; (b) selecting a desired quantum of the bioparticle; and (c) forming a substantially solid product containing the desired quantum of the bioparticle, wherein the product is capable of being transferred between containers in its solid form without loss of bioparticle, and wherein the product is capable of releasing the bioparticle in a liquid.

Abstract: A flow cytometer capable of forming a drop containing two or more particles comprising: (a) means (38) for moving particles in a liquid flow stream (35); (b) detector or analyser means (46A, 46B) adapted to detect or analyse particles in the flow stream; (c) waste route (39) disposed down stream from the detector or analyser means for receiving waste liquid; (d) collection route (41) disposed downstream from the detector or analyser means for receiving collection liquid containing desired particles; (e) drop forming means for dispensing a drop containing two or more particles from the collection route; and (f) controlling means (42) for directing the liquid stream to the waste route or to the collection route.

Abstract: A flow cytometer capable of forming a drop containing two or more particles comprising: (a) means (38) for moving particles in a liquid flow stream (35); (b) detector or analyser means (46A, 46B) adapted to detect or analyse partides in the flow stream; (c) waste route (39) disposed down stream from the detector or analyser means for receiving waste liquid; (d) collection route (41) disposed downstream from the detector or analyser means for receiving collection liquid containing desired particles; (e) drop forming means for dispensing a drop containing two or more particles from the collection route; and (f) controlling means (42) for directing the liquid stream to the waste route or to the collection route.

Abstract: A method for forming a substantially solid product containing a desired quantum of bioparticle, the method comprising (a) providing a sample of bioparticle in liquid form; (b) selecting a desired quantum of the bioparticle; and (c) forming a substantially solid product containing the desired quantum of the bioparticle, wherein the product is capable of being transferred between containers in its solid form without loss of bioparticle, and wherein the product is capable of releasing the bioparticle in a liquid.

Abstract: A method for the production of a product containing a quantum of bioparticles, for example bacterial cells, is provided, as are products obtained thereby. In one embodiment, the products contain a defined quantum of bioparticles, preferably presented in a viable state. Products made in accordance with the invention may be usefully put to applications where having knowledge of the number of bioparticles present may be important or at least advantageous.

Abstract: A method for the production of a product containing a quantum of bioparticles, for example bacterial cells, is provided, as are products obtained thereby. In one embodiment, the products contain a defined quantum of bioparticles, preferably presented in a viable state. Products made in accordance with the invention may be usefully put to applications where having knowledge of the number of bioparticles present may be important or at least advantageous.