Colony-Forming Assays

One of the most widely used assays for characterizing hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) is the colony-forming unit (CFU) assay, which allows measurement of the proliferation and differentiation potential of individual cells within a sample. Explore our collection of protocols and tech tips for information and support on setting up, optimizing, and standardizing the CFU assay.

For additional step-by-step guidance on setting up and performing the CFU assay, visit our On-Demand Human Hematopoietic CFU Assay Course or our On-Demand Mouse Hematopoieitic CFU Assay Course to learn from our expert scientists. Or, take our On-Demand Introduction to STEMvision™ Course for more information on how to standardize and automate your CFU scoring.