What is MIME type "application/vnd.isac.fcs"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The application/vnd.isac.fcs MIME type is used for files that follow the Flow Cytometry Standard. These files store data from cell analysis experiments. They capture numeric measurements and related metadata from flow cytometry instruments.

• Experiment Data: Records measurements like light scatter and fluorescence.
• Metadata Storage: Includes instrument settings and experimental conditions.
• Data Exchange: Enables analysis across different flow cytometry software tools.

This MIME type is typically associated with files saved with the FCS extension. The format supports studies in biomedical research and clinical diagnostics.

For further details on flow cytometry and file handling, visit ISAC.

Associated file extensions

.fcs

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/vnd.isac.fcs
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.isac.fcs">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.isac.fcs');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.fcs