mmi Laser Microdissection and the Accuva Cellect Alternative

Laser microdissection isolates selected cells, tissue regions, or structures from a prepared sample for downstream DNA, RNA, protein, or biomarker analysis. Separating the area of interest from surrounding tissue supports more targeted work in oncology, developmental biology, drug discovery, and related research.

No. mmi systems are made and sold by Molecular Machines & Industries. Laxco offers its own laser capture microdissection system, Accuva Cellect, which uses an infrared laser for single cells or small groups and a UV laser for dense structures, with collection on CapSure LCM caps.

Yes. Laxco states that it can work with a laboratory's existing sample-preparation method or provide a validated workflow. Accuva Cellect supports FFPE and fresh-frozen tissue, H&E-stained and LCM-optimized stained sections, immunofluorescence, unstained samples, and cell culture.

Laxco provides on-site and virtual application training and live technical support for Accuva Cellect, with a 48-hour response commitment stated on the product page. Training covers system operation, target selection, and workflow practices for consistent results.

Yes. Accuva Cellect is ETL certified by Intertek, verifying compliance with applicable UL/CSA electrical safety standards for North America. It is a research instrument and is not a diagnostic device.

Laxco's Cellect Grant Assistance Program provides Grant Language Kits and a 15-minute Grant Fit consultation for NIH, NSF, HHMI, and DOD proposals that include Accuva Cellect. Researchers should tailor aims, budgets, and plans to the specific funding announcement.

Before a demonstration, list your sample types, research questions, expected sample volume, and downstream analyses. Share current workflow challenges, such as preserving RNA in captured material. Laxco offers live and recorded online demonstrations of Accuva Cellect to help assess fit before purchase.

Define your sample format, target cells, isolation goals, and downstream assays. Then compare laser options, collection method, software, training, support response, and funding options across systems. Reviewing a demonstration with your own sample types gives the clearest basis for comparison.