CO2 Incubators

CO2 incubators are necessary equipment for research and clinical laboratories conducting cell culture and tissue culture work. CO2 incubators can be used for routine applications such as cell cultivation or for specific protocols such as IVF and stem cell applications (oocyte collection and prep, pre-implantation diagnostics, embryo transfers and sperm preparation.) Maintaining a healthy CO2 level within the incubator is important, because the CO2 interacts with the buffering system of the cell culture media to determine the media’s pH. Equipment can be modular- from glove box units to workstations, or standard stand-alone units. When choosing a CO2 incubator, determine if you will need a thermal conductivity (TC) sensor or the newer type of IR sensor. Also look for features that prevent desiccation and contamination, and promote energy efficiency and temperature control.