BD Reagents & Tools: Flow Cytometry, Single-Cell, Imaging, Immunoassay & More

BD delivers validated reagents and tools that power discovery from sample prep to readout—across flow cytometry, single-cell multiomics, microscopy imaging, immunoassays, Western blotting/molecular workflows, and functional cell assays. Use this primary hub to explore product families, compare use cases side-by-side, and jump into focused collections with technical guidance and support.

BD Product Families Overview

From screening to deep characterization, BD product families map to the platforms you already run and the answers you need. Start with the application that matches your assay goals, then follow through to the dedicated collection page for specifications, popular SKUs, protocols, and compatibility notes.

Flow Cytometry Reagents — Antibodies, buffers, dyes, and controls for high-parameter analysis and sorting.

PDP Single Cell Multiomics Reagents — Library prep and barcoding chemistries for multi-omic single-cell profiling.

Microscopy Imaging Reagents — Fluorophores, probes, counterstains, and mounting media for fixed and live-cell imaging.

PDP Immunoassay Reagents — Beads, capture/detection systems, and assay buffers for quantitative protein measurements.

Western Blotting and Molecular Reagents — Membranes, blocking buffers, ECL substrates, antibodies, and nucleic-acid tools.

Cell Preparation and Separation Reagents — RBC lysis, density media, selection kits, and cleanup solutions for clean inputs.

Functional Cell-Based Reagents — Stimulation, activation, differentiation, and viability tools for mechanism and response studies.

How to Choose the Right BD Reagents

Selecting the optimal set starts with your biological question, the platform you’ll run, and downstream readouts. Use the quick framework below to narrow options, confirm instrument and buffer compatibility, and plan controls to support confident interpretation and reproducible results.

• By platform: Flow cytometry for deep phenotyping and sorting; microscopy for spatial context; immunoassay for quantitation; Western blot/molecular for target confirmation; single-cell for multi-omic depth.
• By objective: Discovery screens vs. verified quantitation; endpoint imaging vs. live-cell kinetics; rare-cell isolation vs. bulk prep.
• Compatibility: Panel design, fluor overlap, filter sets, fixation/permeabilization chemistry, species reactivity, and sample matrix.
• Controls & QC: Isotypes, FMO, loading controls, standard curves, internal standards, and validated reference materials.
• Throughput & scale: Plate vs. tube, multiplexing level, automation readiness, and sample turnaround targets.
• Compliance & records: SDS/IFU availability, certificates, and traceability for regulated environments.

Side-by-Side Comparison

This table provides a fast, at-a-glance view across BD families so you can move from idea to the most relevant collection page in one step. For SKU-level details, protocols, and compatibility notes, continue on to the linked collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

These quick answers address common planning and validation topics. For panel design, protocol tuning, or equivalency checks, jump into the relevant collection or contact support for a fast review.

1. How do I reconcile fluor overlap across multi-color panels?
Start with instrument filter sets, pick non-overlapping backbones for critical markers, add spillover controls, and verify with FMOs before scaling.

2. What’s the best way to confirm target identity across platforms?
Use orthogonal validation: immunoassay for quantitation, Western blot for size/isoform confirmation, and imaging for spatial context.

3. Can I mix fixation/permeabilization chemistries across steps?
Keep chemistries consistent with antibody/probe recommendations; mismatches can reduce epitope accessibility or alter fluorescence.

4. How do I approach single-cell experiments with limited input?
Prioritize gentle prep and cleanup, validate recovery with pilot runs, and choose chemistries rated for low-input performance.

5. What documents support audits and training?
SDS/IFU, data sheets, and lot certificates are available; maintain copies in your ELN/LIMS with protocol versions and lot numbers.