Automated gamma counting for academia and research
07/08/2025
At a glance
> The Hidex AMG is an automatic gamma counter for radiolabelled studies using gamma emitters.
> With automated sample handling and simple loading, research can be carried out quickly and efficiently.
> Intuitive software makes it accessible for all users, including postgrads, doctorates and Principal Investigators.
Fast, accurate counting for small samples
The Hidex AMG is an automatic gamma counter designed for the precise measurement of small samples labelled with gamma-emitting radionuclides. Built for quantitative gamma counting, the AMG can distinguish between different gamma energies, enabling users to accurately identify and quantify specific radionuclides.
It delivers both the accuracy and efficiency needed to support a wide range of modern laboratory studies and research applications including:
> Biodistribution studies in preclinical research
> In vitro assays using radiolabelled compounds
> Radioimmunoassays for life sciences
Quantitative bioanalysis with integrated weighing
An optional built-in automated mass balance makes the AMG a quantitative bioanalysis instrument, allowing both mass and radioactivity to be measured in a single workflow. This means researchers can accurately calculate specific activity, uptake, or distribution in quantitative studies. It also reduces sample handling and weighing, helping to reduce potential radiation exposure. This capability is essential in biodistribution and pharmacokinetic studies, where understanding the relationship between mass and radioactivity is critical.
Automated sample handling and simple loading
With automated sample handling and simple loading, the AMG is an important research tool. Samples can be loaded and processed without manual intervention, reducing user error, meaning the AMG can:
> Support complex study designs with variables such as time points and doses.
> Allows consistent handling across different users, reducing variability introduced by different operators.
> Reduces manual handling to mitigate human error and reduce the risk of radiation contamination.
Simplified vial identification and sample management
Managing hundreds of samples is made easier with an optional QR code reader. Each vial can be uniquely identified using a QR code, allowing:
> Batch loading and tracking
> Non-sequential loading of vials
This is especially useful in shared lab environments, where multiple users may contribute samples to the same study, or where complex experiment designs require quick sample processing with full traceability.
Find out more
If you’re using gamma-emitting isotopes for research and would like to know more about the Hidex AMG, you click the button below to speak to a product specialist directly and request a guided demonstration.