Image Lab™ image acquisition and analysis software runs the Gel Doc™ EZ imager* and the Gel Doc XR+ and ChemiDoc™ XRS+ imaging systems for capturing and analyzing digital image data from electrophoresis gels and blots. After the sample is loaded into the imager, a single integrated and automated workflow captures optimized image data, analyzes the gel or blot features, and produces a comprehensive report in mere seconds. Image Lab software includes detailed tutorials and requires no previous imaging experience to produce optimum gel and blot images.
Automated Workflow
- Executes preprogrammed and user-created protocols to perform imaging experiments from image capture to analysis to printed reports with a single click of the mouse
- Makes it easy to create protocols
- Simplifies and optimizes imaging and analysis while saving time
- Ensures that workflows are reproducible
System Optimization at Setup
- Selects the proper settings for optimum detection conditions of the sample stain, label, or light-emitting reaction
- Uses proprietary algorithms to calibrate the system for automatic control of focus at any zoom level and automatic correction of imaging artifacts
- Performs flat fielding corrections specifically and consistently for every application
- Generates accurate data and beautiful images
Automated or Manual Data Analysis
- Performs all the image analysis steps automatically; can be user-modified for more precise band detection, control of background level, and choice of lane
- Updates results tables instantly when experimental parameters are changed
- Offers optional manual image analysis for adjustments by the user in every step
- Displays MW (or base pair) values and presents a quantitative comparison to evaluate sample purity and identify sample components for all bands and lanes
Customized Data Tables, Reports, and Visuals
- Generates a customized data table with all sample information organized lane by lane and band by band each time a data analysis is performed or modified
- Copies any part of a data table to popular document processing applications such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel
- Saves reports within customized protocols designed by the user
- Provides multiple tools for displaying, viewing, and annotating images; imports Image Lab software visuals directly into publications and presentations
*The Gel Doc EZ imager has replaced the Criterion Stain Free™ imaging system. Image Lab software can still be used to run the discontinued Criterion Stain Free imager.
