The PA43 BIOMED is a new series from Motic, and represents a large step forward in combining modularity with ergonomics to improve application imaging workflows. A progression into routine work, this new microscope’s robust design and solid footprint does not compromise on optical quality and features. Its modularity offers flexibility when choosing a configuration that suits multiple end-user applications--from cost-effective solutions, to high-quality optical systems for lab diagnostics. The microscope is not only modular but also flexible in design, and can be upgraded at any time.

The PA43 BIOMED has a strong selection of contrast accessories that are available and easily upgradable to meet different requirements:

• Phase contrast methods for various microbiology applications
• Darkfield accessories for blood cell studies for natural therapy
• Polarizing contrast accessories for protein crystal, tissue, gout and kidney stone observations

Key Features

• Kohler illumination with option of Halogen or LED illumination
• Environmentally Friendly ECO function
• Consistent, Even Illumination with IL Function
• Rackless stage

Applications

Pathology and Cytology

Pathology is sometimes considered to be the foundation of medicine, and the study of biopsy tissue has brought us to many different methods of disease diagnosis. Whether it be H&E slides or Immunohistochemistry studies (IHC), the PA43 provides a very reliable, affordable platform to meet the research requirements. With options for both manual observation or digital image capture for quantitative study, the PA43 also boasts a series of high-quality objectives with best-in-class resolution. It is also a very useful microscope for Cytology, such as for PAP-smears, TCT samples for cervical cancer diagnosis.

Cytogenetics

Karyotyping has always been a gold standard for the diagnosis of genetic disease, pre-natal screening and leukemia diagnosis. Specialists need good resolution through their 100x objectives, as they need to scan through the slides with an oil objective to look for the right Metaphase to study. The rackless stage of the PA43 offers smooth movement of the stage with zero-backlash. Together with our quality oil objectives, the PA43 becomes an excellent companion for Cytogeneticist.

Hematology

White Blood cell classification and counting is commonplace for both routine screening and Leukemia diagnosis. Although we now have fully automatic screening systems to do most of the tests, confirmations under microscopes are still important and often demanding. Other than Motic’s routine oil immersion objective, specially designed non-cover glassed objectives are also available as part of the PA43’s accessory lineup. Moreover, the PA43 is also very ideal for Karyotyping for Leukemia studies.

Toxicology and Biodosimetry

Constant monitoring of various environmental hazard on human DNA damage is always a topic for clinical specialists and pharmaceutical companies. The gold standards of evaluation, such as "Chromosome Aberration Scoring", "Dicentric Scoring", and "Micro-nuclei (in-vitro and in-vivo)" are all microscope-based methods that are very labor intensive. The PA43 provides a comfortable, quality solution for these intensive, demanding routine tests.

Software - Motic Analysis Bio

Digital imaging and automation make the life of a clinical specialist easier and more productive. Analysis Bio is our entry into a new generation of software, and not only makes the operation of the PA43 and PA53 simple and easy, but also provides the breadth of analysis and measurement tools needed for digital documentation and analysis.

This full featured microscope has the following:

• Fully encoded objectives
• Phase contrast package
• Pathology package
• Optional ergonomic head to reduce neck strain