isoHub Single-Cell Imaging & Verification System , Monoclonality Assurance vs isoPick Automated Single-Cell Picker , Gentle GRID-Based Isolation
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, isoPick Automated Single-Cell Picker , Gentle GRID-Based Isolation is the lower-cost option; isoHub Single-Cell Imaging & Verification System , Monoclonality Assurance lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | isoHub Single-Cell Imaging | isoPick Automated Single-Cell |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Capital — automated instrument | Capital — automated instrument |
| Imaging | Views entire GRID chambers without optical edge effects | — |
| Product | isoHub automated single-cell imaging & verification system | isoPick automated single-cell picker |
| Function | Verify single-cell monoclonality; track clonal outgrowth | — |
| Navigation | Automated navigation through GRID chambers; select chamber coordinates | — |
| Connectivity | Wireless communication with isoPick (IOTA-20010) | — |
| Culture format | GRID-based cultures | — |
| Cell handling | — | Ultra-gentle — optimized for high cell viability |
| Output formats | — | 96-well plates, PCR tubes, vials for mass spectrometry |
| Isolation method | — | Gently dispenses cells into GRID chambers, then transfers selected single cells |
| Temperature control | — | Optional |
| Companion instrument | — | isoHub (IOTA-10060) — wireless verification/navigation |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the isoHub Single-Cell Imaging & Verification System , Monoclonality Assurance and the isoPick Automated Single-Cell Picker , Gentle GRID-Based Isolation?
- The main differences are in Class, Imaging, Product. The table above shows every spec side by side; the decision guide highlights which fits which use case.
- Which should I buy?
- If budget is the priority, isoPick Automated Single-Cell Picker , Gentle GRID-Based Isolation is the lower-cost option; isoHub Single-Cell Imaging & Verification System , Monoclonality Assurance lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
- Do both carry a warranty?
- Yes — both are sold through Legacy Lab Supplies as an authorized distributor and carry full manufacturer warranty.
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