We understand that the needs of a clinical laboratory are not the same as the needs of a research lab. While the cost of optical filters may represent only a fraction of what is spent on clinical microscopes, the cost can be burdensome when considering that the cost of such equipment comes out of an operating budget instead of a research grant. It is imperative that you consider performance and cost together when purchasing for the clinical laboratory.
The BrightLine® BasicTM filter sets are optimized for use in the clinical laboratory. In fact, BrightLine Basic filter sets are brighter than soft-coated filter sets of comparable contrast but don’t burn out, further lowering the total cost of ownership. Ideal for routine applications that require cost-effective, high volume capabilities like clinical microscopy, routine analysis, and education.
Learn more about Clinical Microscopy:
Technical Notes
Introduction to Fluorescence Filters
Microscope Cube Assembly Instructions
Orientation of Filters in a Microscope
Multiband Filter Set Terminology
What is Pixel Shift?
Semrock's White Paper Series
Spectral Modeling in Fluorescence Microscopy
Related Publications
Optical Filters for Clinical Fluorescence Microscopy from the January 2007 issue of Clinical Lab Products
Optical Filters Affect Image Fidelity from the November 2003 BioPhotonics