Quantitative biomolecular imaging for every level of expertise

GE Healthcare provides complete solutions for the labeling and detection of proteins, DNA and RNA, with the goal of delivering the highest quality of quantitative data. Typhoon and ImageQuant systems are crucial components for accurate imaging. They are made to work together with Amersham™ ECL™, Amersham ECL Prime, Amersham ECL Plex™, Cy™ dyes, Deep Purple™, and 2-D DIGE reagents. This site provides information on the right combination of imager and reagents for the quantitation of biomolecules, tailored to your requirements and budget.

Typhoon™ and ImageQuant™ imagers

	Typhoon FLA 9500 Typhoon FLA 9500 is a robust and versatile laser scanner that is ideally suited to multiuser environments. Biomolecular imaging applications include sensitive and quantitative measurements of Western blots, multiplex fluorescence, and radioisotopic labels by storage phosphor as well as digitization of colorimetric stains. Typhoon FLA 9500 provides 457/532/635 nm excitation and up to 10 µm resolution for gel, blot, tissue and array imaging. Product and Order Information
	Typhoon FLA 7000 Typhoon FLA 7000 is a fast laser scanner that is designed for multiuser environments. The system is fully configured for phosphorimaging, ECL Plus Westerns, visible fluorescence and gel documentation. By covering the most frequent imaging requirements at high speed, the system is an appropriate choice for several users. Typhoon FLA 7000 offers 473/532/635/650 nm excitation and up to 25 µm resolution for gel and blot imaging. Product and Order Information
	ImageQuant LAS 4000 and ImageQuant LAS 4010 ImageQuant LAS 4000 is a multipurpose CCD camera system for sensitive and quantitative imaging of blots by chemiluminescence, with standard gel EtBr gel documentation capabilities. ImageQuant LAS 4000 can be upgraded at any time to UV, IR and RGB fluorescence and illumination for documenting Coomassie Blue and sliver stained gels. ImageQuant LAS 4010 provides UV and RGB fluorescence preinstalled. Product and Order Information
	ImageQuant LAS 4000 mini ImageQuant LAS 4000 mini is a dedicated CCD camera system for sensitive, quantitative imaging of gels and blots by chemiluminescence and white epi-illumination gel documentation. The system can be upgraded at any time to UV transillumination and UV & blue epifluorescence. Product and Order Information

Image Analysis Software

GE Healthcare is committed to providing you with the right image analysis tools to get the most accurate information out of your gel and blot image data. We provide seamless transfer of image data from Typhoon™ and ImageQuant™ biomolecular imagers to ImageQuant TL, ImageQuant TL SecurITy, and DeCyder™ 2D to ensure maximum productivity and data quality. We offer a spectrum of image analysis software designed for a range of life science techniques including colorimetry, densitometry, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, 2-D DIGE and phosphorimaging. You can therefore work with a start-to-finish solution that provides results in which you can have complete confidence.

ImageQuant TL Instructional Video

		This video will give you an introduction and a quick overview to ImageQuant TL and guide you through the analysis process of 1-D gel analysis. Explore more about ImageQuant TL

ImageQuant TL – quantitative analysis of gels, blots and colonies

ImageQuant TL is high-performance, easy-to-use software package for the quantitative analysis of images from a wide range of biological samples. ImageQuant TL is designed to assist life science researchers in the study of 1-D electrophoretic separations, dot blot, slot blot, microplate, TLC, macroarray, and plaque assays. The software provides tools for accurate quantitation through user-defined signal integration of regions (volume) or using lane profiles and peak analysis (area). Analysis reports are dynamically linked to Microsoft Excel™



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ImageQuant TL SecurITy - audit and access control to image data

ImageQuant TL SecurITy is a high-performance, easy-to-use software package designed to provide an enhanced data security environment for the 1D analysis module in the ImageQuant TL software platform. ImageQuant TL SecurITy is designed for the life sciences laboratory, where the control and traceability of data are necessary. The ImageQuant TL SecurITy software is designed to add security features to the 1D Gel Analysis module, including:

• User name and password security
• Approval of experiments (Electronic signatures)
• Version control audit trail
• Experiment audit report

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DeCyder 2D – full statistical analysis of 2-D DIGE gels

DeCyder 2D Differential Analysis Software is specifically designed for 2-D Fluorescence Difference Gel Electrophoresis (2-D DIGE) analysis. Unlike any other 2-D electrophoresis technique, DIGE allows the option of reference to an internal standard for each spot, effectively eliminating gel-to-gel variation and delivering the most accurate, reproducible, and dependable quantitation possible. DeCyder 2D applies a gel comparison method that introduces zero statistical error, offering reliable data and analysis for 2-D DIGE experiments.


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ImageMaster 2D Platinum Software - flexible 2-D analysis

ImageMaster 2D Platinum is built for comprehensive visualization, exploration, and analysis of 2-D gel data. Developed by the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics in collaboration with GeneBio and GE Healthcare, ImageMaster 2D Platinum is powered by the widely used Melanie gel analysis software. It simplifies and improves the analyses of 2-D gels and the identification of protein markers of interest.

• Established methods for all 2-D experiments, including single stain and DIGE
• Easy import and image viewer functionality
• Effective spot detection and matching solutions
• Versatile analytical methods
• User-friendly and flexible interface
• Adaptable visualization tools
• Seamless integration in your laboratory workflow
• High quality and integrity of data

ImageMaster 2D Platinum can also analyze 2-D DIGE experiments. It uses the patented co-detection algorithm of DeCyder™ 2D software to detect differences between samples as low as 50%.

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Instrument Maintenance Agreements with Labcrew™

Ensure the maximum performance of your GE Healthcare Life Sciences instrument system with Service Agreements and Preventive Maintenance.A Service Agreement for your instument system helps to maintain long-term performance and to insure your investment against any unexpected breakdown costs. Learn more in the Service area.