FCS Express is an analysis tool for flow cytometry data. FCS Express gives customers the ability to graphically display data generated by any flow cytometer that adheres to the FCS standard.  These graphical displays consist of many types of plots, including one-dimensional histograms, and two-dimensional scatter, contour and density plots,  among others.

 

When loading the data, FCS Express reads numerical values for each parameter as well as descriptive information about the parameters, and can display either type of information at any time. In order to display the numerical values, the values can be binned to display in plots with smaller resolutions, or displayed as is. Sub-populations (known as gates) can be defined using graphical means, and used to create further displays.

 

In addition to the graphical display, FCS Express calculates descriptive statistics based on the original data, as well as any combinations of statistics and operations that the customer creates.

 

These statistics can be displayed alongside the graphs in tables or embedded in text annotations.

 

As well as being displayed on the screen, the graphs and statistics can be exported to many types of formats, including text files, Excel, Word, and many image formats, and even custom formats for better integration with customers' existing information storage systems.

 

 

 

This manual applies to FCS Express 6.06.0042.

 

 

 

Each release of FCS Express is validated using a set of tests designed to ensure quality, that all program requirements are met, and that statistical calculations are reliable and accurate.

 

FCS Express 6 Flow IVD Edition has been listed with the FDA as a medical device. FCS Express IVD Edition is CE marked. De Novo Software has produced FCS Express IVD under all relevant requirements of 21 CFR §820 “Quality Systems Regulations”. De Novo Software has not made any specific claim for use of FCS Express IVD for any specific assay.

 

If approval or validation is required for a customer’s use of FCS Express IVD in connection with the customer’s business, obtaining such approval and/or validation is the sole and complete responsibility of the customer.

 

FCS Express is a powerful tool for analyzing Flow Cytometry data. However, FCS Express does not produce any conclusions or diagnoses based on the data on its own. Individuals using FCS Express must have prior appropriate training in the techniques of flow cytometry and flow cytometry analysis and interpretation.