Protocols

Planning and Scheduling an Experiment

All experiments should be registered by submitting the use authorization form.

Please submit via e-mail cheuk.tang@mssm.edu or fax (212) 534-2683 the completed form and make an appointment to discuss your experiment. Since most experiments require longitudinal imaging sessions, it is important to submit a complete imaging schedule in order to guarantee the availability of the scanner.

For scheduling or last minute changes to the schedule, please contact yu.zhou@mssm.edu.

Animal Preparation

Investigators should be familiar with the technology and are responsible for preparing their animals or specimen. Injection of the luciferin can be performed either before bringing the animals to the imaging lab or inside the lab depending on your protocol.

Please note that there is a time factor for maximal light detection after the administration of the luciferin which averages around 20 minutes but may vary depending on your particular experimental model. Allow this time factor when planning your imaging session.

Luciferin Preparation Protocol (Micorsoft Word)

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