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CT Imaging

Instruments

PerkinElmer Quantum GX2

The Quantum GX2 microCT scanner is a true multispecies preclinical imaging system, offering the flexibility to enable longitudinal in vivo imaging as well as ex vivo sample scanning.

Main Imaging Features

  • High resolution (2.3 micrometer voxel size)
  • High-speed (scans as fast as 3.9 seconds)
  • Two-phase retrospective respiratory and cardiac gating
  • Seamless co-registration of functional optical signals (from IVIS® Spectrum) with microCT imaging data

Scanco uCT40 Specimen CT

The SCANCO µCT 40 scanner is a high resolution desktop cone-bean X-ray scanner designed for specimens with a top resolution of of 6 µm. In addition to the high resolution capabilities, it also offers a larger specimen size (36 mm diameter, 8 cm specimen length).

  • Highest resolution available at 6 µm (2000 projections per rotation, 2048 x 2048 pixels)
  • Bone density calibrated so perfect for bone or dental study
  • Software offers complete 64-bit imaging solution, online/offline reconstruction, sophisticated 2D/3D evaluation, 3D-visualization/animation, and archiving data
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Sample Images and Study Examples

To see sample images from our optical imaging systems please follow this link.

Other Sample studies

  • Bone regrowth after implant
  • Multiple dental applications (microfractures, implants, crown effectiveness, anatomy, etc.)
  • Arthritis models
  • Contrast enhanced soft tissue scans (i.e. embryo, cartilage, muscle, etc.)
  • Calcification in human cardiac arteries
  • Bone density loss in calvaria
  • Vascular and alveolar imaging
  • Materials testing

Study Initiation, Training and Scheduling

Training is not available on these systems.  To initate a CT imaging study, please send an email to bricsai@med.unc.edu to schedule a meeting and register your project by following the study initiation link.  You can also see our study initiation page for more details.

Cost

The current internal rate for Perkin Elmer GX2 imaging is $161/hr and $71/hr for Scanco uCT40 imaging.  Imaging time is highly dependent upon the study protocol so please contact the SAI for budget information. You can also see our rates at this link.