Mouse Phenomics Equipment
The equipment within the Mouse Phenomics offers cutting-edge tools for detailed phenotypic analysis of mice. We help to enable researchers to delve into complex research projects with the equipment and expertise at hand.
AMI HTX (Spectral Instruments Imaging)
Technical Specifications:
- Optical non-invasive whole body imaging platform
- Bioluminescence
- Fluorescence
- Xray Fluorescence
- Xray (50 kv power)
- Bioluminescence/Bioluminescence kinetics
- Chemiluminescence
- Up to 5 animals simultaneously
- Ultra cool camera for maximum sensitivity
- Disease onset/progression/resolution
- Drug screening/dissemination
- Tracking of bacteria, viruses, pathogens, leukocytes, cancer, nano-particles, metabolites, drug-screens
- Procedures approved according to SOP M49 within the Mouse Phenomics lab space
VetScan HM5
Technical Specifications:
- Automated 5-part CBC hematology analyzer
- Full whole blood analysis and deferential (depending on animal)
- Blood analysis for up to 20 different species
- Data transfer analysis included via VetScan Fuse
- Available species list for analysis
- Modifiable to animal species not listed
- Elements of a histogram
- Normal histograms
Metabolic Cage/Chamber System (Tecniplast)
Technical Specifications:
- Fluid and food consumption (solid, powder, slurries)
- Diuresis and metabolic screening/analysis (automated feces/urine separation)
Teamwork Within the SCoRe Labs
Access to additional imaging platforms for IVM screens through collaboration with the LCI.