The Bruker LF-50 minispec determines body composition of wake restrained mice based on the magnetic properties of different tissues. Fat, lean and fluid masses are obtained within seconds.
Inquiries
Melissa Kazantzis: (561) 228-2898
Location
C105 (Vivarium).
Getting it Done
Scientists can obtain a free training to become independent certified users of the Instrument. Contact Melissa for the training. Certified Scripps FL users must pre-book the instrument on our Outlook calendar system and operate the instrument according to its posted guidelines.
Body composition studies require IACUC pre-approval. We offer a template AUP (see below) that users can modify as needed to obtain their lab-specific AUP for this procedure.
Rates
Scripps Research Community: $125 per hour.
External Academic: $125 per hour plus applicable indirect costs (plus labor if/when applicable).
External for-profit: $125 per hour plus applicable indirect costs and labor
Body Composition by NMR AUP
Body Composition by NMR AUP (only accessible through intranet).