我觉得这个解释不错。BSA and FBS (or any other serum for that matter) will accomplish pretty much the same thing when staining cells for flow cytometry. there is no need to use sodium azide in these buffers, it will only for the prevent microbial growth. People use 'protein containing buffers' for flow cytometry is to prevent cells from sticking to the side of plastic tubes (or other culture labware) as well as preventing cell clumping.