how to choose best CASA Chamber Slide for Minitube Androscope Androvision CASA Analyzer

To choose the best CASA (Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis) chamber slide for the Minitube Androscope or AndroVision CASA Analyzer, you need to focus on system compatibility, technical specifications, and sample characteristics—especially when analyzing swine, bovine, or equine semen in animal breeding and reproductive genetics labs.

✅ 1. Ensure Compatibility with Minitube Systems

The Minitube AndroVision and Androscope systems are optimized for specific slide formats, so it is critical to select chamber slides that are:

• ✅ Compatible with phase contrast or brightfield optics

• ✅ Supported by Minitube CASA software's auto-focus and tracking algorithms

• ✅ Preferably validated by Minitube (they offer their own recommended slides)

✅ 2. Select the Right Chamber Depth

Chamber depth is essential for accurate sperm motility and concentration analysis:

• 20 μm depth is most commonly used in animal AI labs for motility tracking.

• Choose 10 μm depth for concentration-focused analysis or highly diluted samples.

✅ 3. Choose High Optical Clarity Glass Material

• Made from optical-grade glass

• Anti-reflective, hydrophilic coating to prevent air bubbles and sample aggregation

• Chemically stable for semen buffers and extenders

✅ 4. Prefer Single-Use Sterile Slides

Single-use disposable slides minimize contamination and error: