FAQ for Stage Top Incubator
1: What are stage top incubators for microscope?
Stage top incubators maintain live cell conditions like temperature, CO2 and humidity on a microscope stage. They allow long-term imaging of sensitive biological samples in high resolution.
2: Can the CO2 levels be controlled with stage top incubators?
Yes, stage top incubators come equipped with CO2 regulation systems, allowing precise control of gas concentration. This is important to stabilize the pH of culture media and mimic in vivo conditions necessary for cell health.
3: Are stage top incubators compatible with all types of microscopes?
While most stage top incubators are designed for inverted microscopes, many models or adapters fit for different microscope stages like upright microscopes also.
4: Can long-term time-lapse imaging be performed using a stage top incubator?
Yes, stage top incubators are ideal for time-lapse experiments. They maintain a stable environment, allowing researchers to monitor dynamic processes like cell division, migration, or differentiation over hours or even days without sample degradation.
5: What types of biological samples can be used with stage top incubators?
Stage top incubators can support a wide range of live samples, including adherent cells, suspension cultures, organoids, and small tissue sections. They are especially useful for experiments requiring real-time observation of biological activity.
