Livecyte
Kinetic Cytometer by Phasefocus


High-content label-free live-cell imaging from 96 wells to single cells

Ptychographic quantitative phase imaging
This patented approach enables a range of label free assays. Coupled with automated single cell tracking to gain dynamic insights of phenotypic differences in subsets of cells.

Powerful integrated live-cell analysis
Monitor and characterize cell proliferation, motility, morphology from 96 wells to single cells using user-friendly dashboards on board the Livecyte software.
Dig deeper and discover new insights
Leverage powerful tracking algorithms to explore population heterogeneity and track single cell lineage.

application areas
Single cell lineage tracking
Subpopulation Analysis
Single cell lineage tracking
Cell motility
Wound healing
Cell proliferation and growth
Cell health
Cell cycle
Angiogenesis
Stem cell differentiation
Strengthen your workflows

One experiment, multiple outputs
Generate multiple outputs with one experiment to compare cell behaviors at population and single cell level.

Uncover more
With the patented ptychographic quantitative phase imaging capture details.

Reduce cost
Livecyte’s ptychography technology removes the need for plate inserts or expensive consumables – reducing running costs compared to comparative systems.
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Imaging Modalities | Brightfield; Ptychographic quantitative phase imaging; Fluorescence (up to 7 channels) |
Compatible Plate Formats | Standard 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 well plates (glass and high-grade plastic), 35mm dishes, slides (inc. Ibidi µ-slides) |
Required Plate Inserts | None |
Objective Lens Options | 4x; two from 10x, 20x or 40x (Plan N, Fluorite and UPLXAPO options available, air only) |
Camera | High sensitivity sCMOS (2048 x 2048 pixels; 6.5µm pixel size; 16 bit; 82% Peak QE) |
XY Stage | Automatic Linear-encoded ASI stage |
Z Stage | Automatic Olympus Z-positioner |
Ptychographic QPI Illumination | Integrated low-power laser diode (typically 30µW/mm2 at 650nm wavelength) |
Fluorescence Illumination | CoolLED pE-300 or CoolLED pE-4000 options available |
Fluorescence Filters | System compatible with up to 7 channels (in addition to QPI modality) |
QPI Field of View | Up to 2 x 2mm with 10x lens |
Lateral Resolution | Up to 0.4µm with a UPLXAPO 20x |
QPI Capture Rate | Up to one image per 13s |
Environment Control | Integrated stand-alone incubator controlling temperature, CO2, humidity and evaporation |
IT | Bespoke Acquisition PC, Analysis PC and Network Attached Storage (up to 40Tb) options |
Software | Image acquisition software, Cell Analysis Toolbox analysis software available |
Space Requirements | 1800 x 800 x 900 mm (W x D x H) |
Weight | ~65kg depending on configuration |
Power Requirements | Nominal 700 W |
Gas Requirements | Supply of 5% CO2 (in air) either from a cylinder with regulator or from mains supply via a CO2 mixer |