A Workhorse Inverted Microscope for Everyday Lab Use

January 07, 2016

Rice University
BioEngineering
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Company:

Olympus

Product Name:

CK40 Inverted Microscope

Catalog Number:

CK40-F100

The Olympus CK40 is our go-to inverted microscope for all cell-based observations from routine culture inspections to qualitatively confirming growth and inhibition assays. It's compatible with all of Olympus' imaging system accessories (lenses, filters, imaging attachments) which lets you tailor it to each and every purpose in the lab.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Microscopy

Starting Material

HUVEC cells

Protocol Overview

Inverted light microscopy for routine culture inspection, 20x objective, approximately 18 hours after cells were seeded.

Tips

Learn how to properly calibrate the scope before using, and become familiar with all the features it provides (phase contrast, etc)

Results Summary

Routine inspection of culture cells after seeding showed attachment and morphology of what we would expect with low-density HUVEC culture.

Features Summary

Useful for all cell-based microscopy purposes but customizable for those with specific needs

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

A solid microscope for every day use in the lab. Modular and compatible with all of Olympus' microscopy accessories.

The Bad

Quality optics are expensive, but worth it.

The Bottom Line

If you're doing any sort of cell culture and experimental observation, it's hard to go wrong with the Olympus CK line for a mix of features, customization, and quality.

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