IncuCyte Zoom Allows for Live Cell Imaging and Massive Data Processing

October 22, 2018

BlueskyReddit
University of Washington
Immunology
Senior Research Fellow

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Company:

Sartorius

Product Name:

IncuCyte ZOOM Live Cell Imaging System

Catalog Number:

4459

Our lab uses the IncuCyte ZOOM for numerous live cell assays. We have used it for viral titering, cell death assays, gene expression assays, siRNA transfection efficiency, and more. The system allows for Red, Green and Live Cell imaging in one place with a single interface that has access for multiple workstations with the computing housed in the central computer.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Tips

Noting the plate brand and catalog number to input into the system helps the program correct for optical density of the plate. Also, ensure that the liquid in the plate contains no bubbles or condensation on the lid to greatly improve image quality.

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Summary

The Good

Excellent automation for subjective visual assays, greatly improves viral titering speed and allows multiple timepoints from a single continuous plate

The Bad

Only red and green fluorescence. More scanning heats the machine and therefore the incubator which requires cooling time, potentially spacing out timepoint scans

The Bottom Line

Excellent in-incubator live cell plate imager. Highly recommended.

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