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Zombie Yellow

Zombie Yellow™ (Ex-Max 394 nm/Em-Max 569 nm)

Zombie Yellow™ from Biolegend is an amine-reactive viability dye useful in flow cytometry when fixation and permeabilization of the cells is required prior to analysis. It has an excitation peak at 394 nm and an emission peak at 569 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
394 nm
Emission maximum
569 nm
Optimal laser line
405
Optimal filter
585/40

Zombie Yellow has an excitation maximum at 394 nm and an emission maximum at 569 nm, a Stokes shift of 175 nm. It is optimally excited by the 405 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Zombie Yellow?
Zombie Yellow™ from Biolegend is an amine-reactive viability dye useful in flow cytometry when fixation and permeabilization of the cells is required prior to analysis. It has an excitation peak at 394 nm and an emission peak at 569 nm.
What laser excites Zombie Yellow?
Zombie Yellow is optimally excited by the 405 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 394 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Zombie Yellow?
A 585/40 filter captures the peak of the Zombie Yellow emission near 569 nm with minimal spillover.