Cytogenetics Workstation

The Imaging and Cell Culture Laboratory (iCELL) is a service laboratory of the Central Instrumentation Facility under the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation. One of the instruments that the laboratory operates is the Zeiss AxioImager Z2 Fluorescence Microscope with Cytogenetics Workstation. The instrument is located in Room GT305 Dr. George S.K. Ty Central Instrumentation Facility at DLSU Laguna Campus in Binan, Laguna. 

The facility will offer Cytogenetic Analysis using brightfield and fluorescence microscopy, and will accept samples not only from DLSU researchers but also from outside clients (academe, government, and industry) .

 

Elemental Analyzer Specifications

CytoPower MetScan

– automated metaphase cell finder of various sample types

– detects cover slip regions and colonies

– instant relocation to the region with the selected metaphase cells for high magnification capture

 

CytoPower Bandview

– automatic segmentation and arrangement of chromosomes

– optimized image enhancement and cell cropping

– view all sample images and chromosomes simultaneously within a single case

– multi-species analysis (human, plant, animal, etc.)

 

CytoPower FISHView

– interactive FISH image capture and enhancement

– automated or interactive Z-stack 

– color karyotyping support

– cell / signal analytical data

– mCounter – integrated wireless counting pad

 

CytoPower SpotScan

– automated FISH scanning and analysis

– detect, segment and classify touching nuclei accurately under extreme staining conditions

– Z-stack with 3D review and 2D composite images of multiple filters

– sensitive camera and smart enhancement schemes to reveal the faintest signals

– advanced telomeric analysis capability

– exact cell relocation for successive staining protocols

 

CytoPower HiSKY

– gold standard of multicolor FISH analysis

– identify small translocations, insertions, markers and other subtle chromosomal aberrations

 

Available Fluorescent Filters

– DAPI

– FITC

– Texas Red

– Triple – Pass

 

Contact Us

DLSU Imaging and Cell Culture Laboratory (iCELL)
Central Instrumentation Facility
305 George S.K. Ty (GT) Building
De La Salle University Laguna Campus
Laguna Boulevard, LTI Spine Road, Barangays Biñan and Malamig, Binan, Laguna
 

e-mail: [email protected]