CLINICAL · 3 MODELS

Veterinary microscopes

Compound microscopes for the veterinary clinical lab and an ophthalmic surgical microscope for veterinary eye surgery.

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WHICH ONE FITS

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01Veterinary cytology, blood smears, urinalysis and fecal examsIn house diagnosticsOUR PICKSLx 300Butterfly head, two viewing heightsLx 400Köhler Kit, fluorescence

Compound microscopes for the veterinary clinical lab. Choose a trinocular head and add a camera such as the Vega or iVu Touch.

02Veterinary eye surgeryVeterinary ophthalmologyOUR PICKPrima OPHRedReflex system

Red reflex system, motorized XYZ foot control, 5 step changer, 50W LED with minimal UV and IR emission.

AT A GLANCE

The range, side by side.

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Lx 300Lx 400Prima OPH
Magnification40x to 1000x total (10x eyepieces, 4x to 100x objectives)40x to 1000x total (10x eyepieces, 4x to 100x objectives)5 step changer: 0.4x, 0.6x, 1.0x, 1.6x, 2.5x
ObjectiveEP2 Plan Achromat DIN Infinity objectives 4x, 10x, 40x (spring loaded), 100xRP series infinity corrected DIN Plan Achromatic objectives 4x, 10x, 40xStandard: f200 mm
Working distance4x: 6.20 mm, 10x: 4.32 mm, 40x: 0.45 mm, 100x oil: 0.10 mm4x: 30.0 mm, 10x: 4.5 mm, 40x: 0.50 mm, 100x oil: 0.13 mmStandard: 200 mm
Light sourceLED, rechargeable Li-ion battery, variable intensityLED, rechargeable battery, variable intensityLED, 50 W, minimal UV and IR emission
Viewing headSiedentopf binocular (butterfly), 45° inclined, 360° rotatable, viewing heightSiedentopf binocular or trinocular, 30° inclined, 360° rotatableStandard: 0 to 210° tilting binocular head
MountingNot applicable · bench microscopeNot applicable · bench microscopeFloor stand, wall mount, ceiling mount

From the published LABOMED® product records. Standard configuration shown; options change some values.

IN PRACTICE

In practice.

LABOMED microscopes in clinics, labs and on the bench. Select a photo to see it full size.

BUILD IT OUT

Configured to the task.

Every model below has an online configurator. Choose an application and the configurator lists the parts that make it work, with part numbers, ready to send for a quote.

Imaging and documentationCapture, stream and share what you see
Phase contrastUnstained live cells, cultures and tissue
Dark fieldBacteria, spirochetes, fine edges glowing on black
PolarizationCrystals, fibers, birefringent samples
Teaching and reviewPoint, share and discuss with a second viewer
MeasurementCalibrated scales for sizing and counting
Auxiliary magnificationExtra objectives and eyepieces beyond the standard set
Contrast filtersColor and diffusion for staining and comfort
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WARRANTY · MEDICAL PRODUCTS
INCLUDED AS STANDARD2 years on parts and labor
2 years on cameras
1 year on electrical parts
OPTIONAL ADD-ON · LIFETIME COVERLifetime cover can be added to any LABOMED medical model when you order. It is not included as standard.Ask about lifetime cover
Warranty terms
WARRANTY · LIFE SCIENCES PRODUCTS
5 years on parts and labor
2 years on cameras
1 year on electrical parts
Warranty terms
QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK

Which microscope does a veterinary clinic need?

For the in house lab, choose a compound microscope with a 100x oil objective: the Lx 300 for routine cytology and blood smears, or the Lx 400 for a wider field, a larger stage and fluorescence. For veterinary eye surgery, LABOMED® offers the Prima OPH ophthalmic microscope.

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What microscope does a veterinary practice need for in house diagnostics?

Most clinic work, including blood smears, cytology, ear swabs, urinalysis and fecal flotation, runs on a compound microscope with 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x oil objectives. The Lx 300 has Plan Achromat objectives at those powers and an LED rated up to 50,000 hours. Both the Lx 300 and Lx 400 accept phase contrast and dark field kits.

Do I need a 100x oil immersion objective?

Yes, if you read blood smears or look for bacteria. Oil immersion at 100x gives the resolution to see cell detail and small organisms. The Lx 300 and Lx 400 both include a 100x oil objective.

Should my clinic microscope have a camera?

A camera helps you show owners what you found and send images to a pathologist for a second opinion. Choose a trinocular head and add a camera such as the Vega or iVu Touch.

What microscope is used for veterinary eye surgery?

Veterinary ophthalmology uses the same type of microscope as human cataract surgery: a stable red reflex, foot controlled focus and a working distance that leaves room for instruments. The Prima OPH has a RedReflex optical system, motorized 40 mm fine focus and an f200 objective with an f175 option.

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