RA816

Introducing the RA816 Biological Analyser from Renishaw – a compact, easy-to-use benchtop Raman imaging system that redefines tissue and biofluid analysis for the biological community. Specifically designed for rapid and detailed biochemical investigations, the RA816 provides comprehensive information on the distribution and concentration of biochemical species within samples such as tissue biopsies, tissue sections, and biofluids, all with minimal to no sample preparation and without the need for stains, labels, or contrast agents.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Optimised for Biological and Clinical Applications: Tailored for the biological community, the RA816 enables rapid identification and assessment of biochemical changes associated with disease formation and progression.
• User-Friendly Hardware and Software: The system is fully computer-controlled with intuitive software that manages every step of the measurement process using pre-defined experiment setups. A unique macro image feature provides an overview of the entire sample, simplifying navigation and visualization.
• High Performance with Advanced Technologies:
  • LiveTrack™ Technology: Continuously tracks the sample surface and maintains focus on challenging samples, ensuring stable, high-quality data.
  • Streamline™ Technology: Facilitates high-speed data collection and rapid image generation, making the analysis both efficient and reliable.
• Effortless Operation: Designed for ease of use in busy clinical research environments, the RA816 can operate unattended with its queuing capability, allowing multiple samples on a slide to be analysed sequentially without user intervention.

Versatile Applications:

• Brain Tissue Analysis: In collaboration with the University of Oxford’s Neuropathology Department, the RA816 has been used to distinguish between diseased and healthy brain tissue, demonstrating its capability to classify brain glioma tumours without the need for specific disease markers.
• Transdermal Drug Delivery Monitoring: In studies with the University of Manchester, the system effectively monitored the presence and penetration depth of compounds across different skin layers, showcasing its precision in evaluating transdermal drug delivery.
• Broad Medical Research: By merging the chemical analysis power of Raman spectroscopy with advanced optical and spectroscopic imaging, the RA816 delivers rapid, detailed insights into complex biological samples, making it an indispensable tool for modern medical research and clinical diagnostics.

The RA816 Biological Analyser is the ultimate solution for laboratories seeking a robust, user-friendly system that offers stable, repeatable analysis and high-speed imaging for biological samples.

For further information and detailed specifications, please visit the official product page on the Renishaw website.