Why Hello Bio’s Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) is the Smarter Choice for Cell Viability Assays
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Discover the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8): Accurate, Affordable Cell Viability
The Hello Bio Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) is a convenient and affordable colorimetric assay for rapid, sensitive measurement of cell viability, proliferation, and cytotoxicity. Using WST-8 reagent, the assay follows a straightforward add–incubate–read workflow with no solubilisation steps, delivering reliable and reproducible absorbance readings at 450 nm.
Get the quality you expect from Hello Bio at a significantly lower price than other suppliers - so you can run more plates, more replicates, and more experiments for less.
Hello Bio CCK-8 vs. Other Commercial CCK-8 Kits
The Hello Bio CCK-8 kit uses the same trusted WST-8 chemistry as other leading CCK-8 cell viability assays — but offers improved value and scientific support.
| Feature | Other CCK-8 Kits | Hello Bio CCK-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitive Detection | Cell viability in cell proliferation & cytotoxicity assays | Cell viability in cell proliferation & cytotoxicity assays |
| Workflow | Add–incubate–read format | Add–incubate–read format |
| Chemistry/Readout | Absorbance at 450nm | Absorbance at 450nm |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic | Non-toxic |
| Documentation & Support | Datasheet & basic protocol | Datasheet, detailed protocol & scientific support |
| Value | Premium priced | Competitively priced |
Why Scientists Choose Hello Bio’s CCK-8
- Save more, test more: exceptional value so you can increase replicates and plates.
- Simple, reliable workflow: no-wash protocol—add reagent, incubate, read at 450 nm.
- High sensitivity & linearity: accurate quantification for viability, proliferation, and cytotoxicity.
- Low toxicity: ensuring accurate results.
- Scalable: compatible with 96- and 384-well plates for medium to high throughput.
- Fast delivery worldwide: in stock and ready to ship from Hello Bio.
Applications of CCK-8
- Cell viability & cytotoxicity screening
- Cell proliferation measurements
- Drug discovery & toxicology assays
Make the Switch to CCK-8 Today
Join thousands of researchers who rely on Hello Bio for high-quality, affordable tools. Choose CCK-8 for the same dependable results - at a better price.
References
- Ishiyama, M. et al. (1996). An improved colorimetric assay for cell viability using WST-8. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 19(11):1518-1520.
- Hello Bio internal validation data (2025): View data
- Cell Counting Kit-8 Protocol View Step-by Step Guide