Infectious Disease Research Center

Bio-imagerie

Sample Preparation

SAMPLE PREPARATION

The Bio-imaging platform provides users with some equipment for the preparation of their samples for electron microscopy. To know more about their use, please contact Julie-Christine Lévesque by email at jc.levesque@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca or by phone at 418 525-4444 ext. 48283.

Ultramicrotome Reichert Leica Ultracut S

Ultramicrotome Reichert Leica Ultracut S

This instrument is used to make semi-fine and ultra-fine cuts of resin embedded samples for electron microscopy. It can be used with glass knives (semi-fine cuts) or diamond knives.  Users must provide their own knife.

Informations

Brand

Leica

Model

Ultracut S

Software

SEM/TEM Sample preparation system (nanospray)

SEM/TEM Sample preparation system (nanospray)

This device is used for nanospraying of suspended samples for transmission and scanning electron microscopy. This technology prevents particle aggregation and allows the particles to be spread evenly over the chosen medium.

Informations

Brand

Hamamatsu Nanotechnology

Model

FACSCanto A

Software