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Why AFU instead of CFU?

Demo Member · 11 d ago · 68 views

Flow cytometry counts viable, injured and dead cells — including efficacious but non-culturable ones. That’s the short answer to why Seed reports AFU.

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D Demo Member · 17 d ago
Where can I read the flow cytometry method in detail?
D Demo Member · 12 d ago
Good summary. CFU undercounts anything that won’t plate.
D Demo Member · 9 d ago
Worth noting: label claim is held through end of shelf life.
D Demo Member · 8 d ago
It’s covered on the Science page under Validation.
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