The laser scanning cytometer offers a range of novel applications and
the capacity for direct visual validation of experiments through sampl
e analysis on a microscope slide. Linkage of the instrument to an imag
e analysis system through standard connections and software enhances t
he capabilities of the instrument in image capture and manipulation. I
n this technical note, we describe a simple linkage between the LSC an
d the Kontron KS100 Image Analysis System, an example of a standard co
mmercial image processing instrument. (C) 1998 Wiley-Liss, Inc.