Non-destructive, non-invasive whole-body composition analysis
15th April 2026
At a glance
> In our newest video, Product Specialist Jake Brocklehurst talks through the key features of Bruker's minispec LF Series.
> The benchtop whole-body composition analyzer provides a non-destructive and non-invasive imaging method for small animal specimens.
> It provides fast, precise measurements of total fat, lean tissue and water content.
Whole-body composition analysis in just 3 minutes
The minispec LF Series by Bruker is a benchtop whole-body composition analyzer designed for longitudinal studies without the need for anaesthesia. It provides precise measurements of total fat, lean tissue and water content acquired in just 3 minutes, and is available in three models:
- LF50 for specimens up to 60 g
- LF90II for specimens up to 700 g
- LF110 for specimens up to 1000 g
Fast, reliable, repeatable results
Using Time Domain Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (TD-NMR), the minispec provides a non-destructive and non-invasive method for small animal specimens. That means no sedation and no unnecessary stress for the subject.
The analyzer provides animal technicians and scientists with clear objective data, allowing studies to move away from subjective pinch testing. Specialised biopsy probes allow the same trusted analysis to be applied to small organs and tissues post-biopsy. It also eliminates the need for X-ray, CT or MRI methods that are complex, costly and require anaesthesia.
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