LMD technology
Laser microdissection (LMD) in our LCM Facility is performed utilizing either the Arcturus PixCell II LCM or Leica AS LMD instrument.
1. The Arcturus instrument uses a heat-generating infrared laser to fuse a temperature-sensitive transfer membrane with the underlying histological tissue. The membrane is mounted onto a special microfuge cap and detachment of the membrane results in only selected specimen adhering to the transfer membrane (positive cell sorting). Laser Capture microdissection synonymous to contact microdissection. CONTACT IR-laser microdissection technology details
2. The Leica AS LMD is a "third-generation" micro-dissection system, was developed combining automated upright microscope architecture, three-dimensional optical control of the dissecting UV-laser beam and the dissected area, non-contact tissue sampling and motorized post-dissection handling. NON-CONTACT UV-laser microdissection technology details
