The MACS ART Separation Unit is a lab kit by Miltenyi Biotec used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) to magnetically remove apoptotic (dying) spermatozoa from a semen sample. This process helps select healthier sperm for use in procedures like IVF and ICSI.
The MACS ART Separation Unit is part of the larger MACS ART Annexin V System, which includes reagents and columns. The system uses Magnetic-Activated Cell Sorting (MACS) technology to improve the quality of sperm preparations.
Manufacturer: Miltenyi Biotec
Addresses:
- Global Headquarters:
- Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 68, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
- Phone: +49 2204 8306-0
- Regional USA Office:
- 1201 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, United States
- Phone: +1 866-811-4466 (Toll Free)
Product Prices:
Prices vary by region and whether the unit is purchased individually or as part of a “Starting Kit.”
- MACS ART Separation Unit (Standalone): Individual manual separators from Miltenyi typically range from $285 to $800 (approx. €250–€750) depending on the specific model and magnetic strength.
- MACS ART Annexin V Complete Kit: These kits, which include the necessary reagents and columns for approximately 6 preparations, are often preferred for new setups. Starting kits for similar magnetic separation systems are priced from $545 to over $2,500.
- Consumables (Columns & Reagents):
- MACS ART MS Columns: Individual column packs for other systems cost roughly $180 per pack.
- Annexin V Reagents: Specialty isolation kits for similar cell counts range from $700 to $1,000.
Free References
MACS® Cell Separation
Magnetic cell separation
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