Comet Assay IV
 The
world's fastest, most consistent comet assay scoring system.
Comet Assay IV's unique single-click
scoring method and ultra-fast
live video picture make it the most efficient and easy-to-use
system available for measuring DNA damage using single cell
gel electrophoresis. There are no complicated parameters to
adjust and no hardware to install - simply connect the camera
and start scoring.
Working closely with leading experts in the field, Perceptive
Instruments have now released Comet Assay IVTM
- the very latest in a highly successful series of systems
that have developed and evolved over the past twelve years.
Fully validated and featuring comprehensive audit trails,
Oracle database connectivity and entry of reasons for edits,
deletes etc., Comet Assay IV is the professional choice for
those seeking compliance with GLP and FDA 21 CFR part 11.
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Features of Comet Assay IV
- New! -
Automatically marks scored cells to prevent users rescoring
the same cell twice.
- New! -
Colour camera support for truly live video images from
both colour and monochrome FireWire cameras.
- New! -
Flexible image import for efficient loading and scoring
of images captured by any digital camera.
- Unique single click automatic scoring for unrivalled
speed and reproducibility
- Flexible study management facilities to help
you work your own way
- Meet regulatory requirements with Comet Assay
IV’s comprehensive compliance options
- Oracle database connectivity for optimal security
of result and audit data
- Powerful Excel macros for analysis & comparison
of data
- Automatically saves images with data for Quality
Assurance audit
- User account management options for GLP and
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Comprehensively tested and validated in accordance
with our stringent ISO 9001:2000 and TickIT approved testing procedures
Comet Assay IV and how it works
Using a high-definition video camera attached to your microscope,
Comet Assay IV transfers a live video picture
to your computer monitor. The image displayed on the monitor mirrors
what you would see by looking down the microscope’s eyepiece.
Any refocusing or stage movements performed at the microscope level
are shown live on screen without any lag or
delay.
Scoring cells with Comet Assay IV is a uniquely
effortless process. Simply use the mouse to select a cell
and Comet Assay IV will instantly calculate all measurement parameters
and then add the data for the cell to your list of results. Click
on the next cell to be scored and the process is repeated. Each
scored cell within the field of view is marked with a cross to help
prevent rescoring the same cell twice.
 Once
all the cells within the current field of view have been scored,
use the microscope’s stage controls and the onscreen video
picture to find the next set of cells to be scored. In no time at
all, you will be fluent enough with the system to score all the
cells on a typical slide in two minutes.
When the required number of cells from a slide have been scored,
the results can be saved in Microsoft Excel
file format and used to produce reports on your collected data.
In addition to saving data to Excel, Comet Assay IV also incorporates
powerful database capabilities. When
used in conjunction with an Oracle database, result and audit data
for each measurement is saved to the database the instant a measurement
is performed.
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