Shared Instrumentation
Shared Instrumentation
VBRI’s Shared Resources maintains a large number of specialized equipment for microscopy, flow cytometry, general wet lab procedures and other applications shared by all investigators. Use of instruments may be reserved through the iLabs portal under the “Schedule Equipment” tab and by selecting the specific core lab housing this equipment. Equipment not housed by a core is shown below and is reserved under the “Shared Instrumentation” tab under “Schedule Equipment.”
Sensitive instrumentation may require training conducted by core staff prior to use. Training can be scheduled via iLabs by selecting the instrument and the “Initiate Training” tab. To inquire about assisted use of instruments, please navigate to the “Request Services” tab. Fill out an “Assistance Request” underneath the core housing the instrument you need. Assisted use for an instrument includes an additional charge on top of the hourly instrument hourly rate.
Additional shared instrumentation (such as centrifuges, cell counters, balances, etc.) is available on a no-fee, walk-up basis and does not require signing into iLabs. For a description and current location of this equipment, please contact sharedresources@versiti.org. Users are expected to adhere to the Terms and Conditions for Use of Shared Resources, take advantage of these resources in a considerate manner, and leave the instrument in the same condition as found to be ready for the next user. Please treat the equipment with respect and report equipment malfunctions as soon as possible to the listed contact person.
Instrumentation and Services
Amersham Imager 680RGB and Amersham Imager 680UV
Sensitive, publication-quality imaging of DNA, protein gels and chemiluminescence in Western blots.
Azure East and Azure West
DNA Agarose Gel Imaging system. Easy-to-use walk-up with camera automated focusing and contrast.
EnVision Plate Reader
The EnVision XCite multimode plate reader provides exceptional sensitivity across all detection technologies: absorbance and fluorescence monochromator, luminescence, ALPHAscreen and ALPHAlisa, BRET and nanoBRET. Top and bottom read.
Heska East and Heska West
Hematology analyzer that uses flow cytometry, impedance counts and colorimetric detection technologies with a five-part differential.
Nanodrop One C East and Nanodrop One C West
Quantify and qualify DNA, RNA and protein samples in seconds with only 1-2 μL and obtain full-spectral data before you decide to use samples in downstream applications. Additional cuvette position also available.
Tecan Absorbance East and Tecan Absorbance West
The Tecan Infinite M200 Pro is a multi-detection microplate reader used for a wide range of biological applications. This modular Tecan plate reader is a monochromator-based system with no need for filters, giving users a range from 230-1000 nm Abs. The Tecan Infinite M200 Pro can read a variety of microplates from 6 up to 384 well plates. The Tecan M200 Microplate Reader is driven by Magellan software, which allows you to easily navigate a run from start to finish. The user can choose from predetermined assays or build their own from scratch.
Tecan Fluorescent
The Infinite F Nano+ provides sensitive imaging results for typical fluorescent applications. Filter-based optics enable higher sensitivity than monochromator-based systems. L-shaped filter slides can hold up to four absorbance or fluorescence filters. Each slide has an ID chip that allows you to save filter definitions directly onto, enabling the system to automatically recognize the filters and simplify slide handling.
Victor Plate Reader
Multilabel plate reader with filters and dual reagent pumps. Modes available include absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, kinetics, time-resolved fluorescence; top and bottom read.
CTL Analyzer
ELISpot/FluoroSpot analyzer. May be used for other tests frequently performed in immune monitoring laboratories, such as PBMC counting, cytotoxicity and serum neutralization assays, or reading cytokine arrays.
Sysmex XN-1000V
Hematology analyzer that utilizes flow cytometry to differentiate cell populations. These include nucleated red blood cells; a six-part WBC differential, including immature granulocytes; a fluorescent, platelet-specific channel; and a fluorescent, reticulocyte-specific channel. Along with analyzing whole blood, it also analyzes pre-diluted blood and body fluids (with some restrictions).