Accessories

Three magnetic-mount holders cover liquid samples, excised tissue and live animals. All of them seat in the chamber the same way, so switching between study types takes seconds.

Cuvette holder

Contrast agent and probe characterisation

Interrogate up to ten liquid samples per scan, with under five minutes of preparation
5–50 µL sample volume, so little material is consumed
Radially oriented slots and a quick magnetic connection position cuvettes consistently
A port admits an optically scattering background matrix

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Tissue holder

Ex vivo samples and small objects

Samples are secured in plastic film and mounted in the holder, protecting both user and tissue
Wide clamping points with a 70 mm positioning range fit samples of various sizes
Samples are recoverable after the scan

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Mouse holder

In vivo longitudinal studies

Continuous anesthesia gas delivered through the hollow mounting shaft
Cushioned paw mounts and a bite bar give the repeatable positioning longitudinal work depends on
An adjustable support block fits subjects of different sizes and minimises stress on the animal
Preparation time under five minutes; an MRI-compatible configuration is available

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Also supplied

Gas anesthesia system for mice and small rats, including an induction chamber
Mouse restrainers: B-type for the abdomen and legs, H-type for the thorax, head and neck
Brain scan mouse holder
Cylindrical PTFE microcuvettes, 0.8 mm ID with 50 µm walls, for 50 µL samples
Phantom kit
Animal prep station
Containers for filling and draining the coupling liquid