Validation of an integrated Raman- and angular-scattering microscopy system on heterogeneous bead mixtures and single human immune cells.
A microscopy system has been constructed that is capable of simultaneously acquiring both Raman spectra and angle-resolved elastic-scattering patterns in either epi- or transillumination modes with a 7 mum spot size. The benefits and drawbacks of the epi- and transillumination modalities are discussed. Validation studies have been performed on single beads of a few micrometers in size, as well as on ensembles of submicrometer particles. In addition, transilluminated Raman and elastic-scattering spectra were obtained from single granulocytes and peripheral blood monocytes. Both the Raman- and the elastic-scattering channels show clear differences between the two types of immune cells.
Smith
Zachary J
ZJ
Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, USA.
Berger
Andrew J
AJ