Animal Imaging Service—Skyscan 1176 micro-CT

CD BioSciences' animal imaging technology platform has multiple state-of-the-art instruments to study cardiovascular function, skeletal morphology, metabolism, and more by performing ultrasound and computed tomography imaging on live animals. Our Skyscan 1176 micro-CT-based animal imaging service is the right choice for you.

Name of the Instrument/Platform

Skyscan 1176 micro-CT

Introduction

Operating guides
1. X-ray source 20-90kV
2. Resolution 9, 18, 35 µm (pixel size)
3. Maximum scan diameter 68 mm
4. Maximum scannable length of 200 mm
5. Minerve mice and rat imaging chambers with integrated anaesthesia and thermoregulation control
6. Respiratory and electro cardiogram (ECG) gating for synchronised scanning
7. Software for 2D and 3D image analysis, bone morphometry and volumetric modelling

Applications

X-ray micro computed tomography (Micro-CT)

Summary

The Skyscan 1176 system is a live animal X-ray microtomography system which enables high-resolution 3D imaging of anaesthetised mice or rats using low X-ray doses.
The system is able to provide morphological detail of tissues including bone, muscle and fat while contrast agents can be used to produce 3D imaging of blood vessels, lymphatics and gastrointestinal spaces.
Variable X-ray applied voltages and filters provide scanning flexibility to allow imaging of a wide range of samples from lung tissue to bone with titanium implants as well as non-animal specimens. The instrument caters for full body mouse and rat scanning and for scanning of distal limbs of bigger animals such as rabbits.
An integrated physiological monitoring subsystem provides breathing and electrocardiogram gating to improve thoracic imaging.

If you need to perform imaging studies on animals such as mice, please contact us directly for details.

For research use only, not intended for any clinical use.

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