Your time matters. Speed up slide processing while maintaining quality and consistency with the HistoCore SPECTRA Workstation, the only workstation that provides consistent staining from slides 1 to 1,600. It also offers the fastest glass coverslipping drying time on the market at only 5 minutes, processing slides that are instantly dry to the touch.
For in vitro diagnostic use.
Dual robotic arms and multiple reagent stations ensure each rack is stained efficiently. Users can process up to 360 slides per hour without compromising flexibility or lowering the turnaround time. In addition, the innovative design and 52 cuvette stations enable H&E and special stains to run simultaneously at a high throughput.
For better specimen adherence to the glass slide, baking/drying is integrated into the staining process on the HistoCore SPECTRA ST with a built-in hot air oven that eliminates excess paraffin. No external oven or additional user interaction is required, and the oven can process up to six racks at the same time. That means faster turnaround times and quicker processing.
Have precise control over reagent conditions, and coordinate reagent exchange using RFID-monitored consumables, color-coded rack technology, and a unique slide counter. Together, these features minimize user errors, save time, control costs, and reduce waste in the lab.
Knowing where your slides are improves workflow control and efficiency. The HistoCore SPECTRA barcode reader* effortlessly automates the slide tracking process, freeing up time and resources for other critical tasks. Integrate with your LIS for seamless workflow management. Gather real-time information by automatically scanning slides at the beginning of the staining process, giving you increased confidence in your primary staining workflow.
*The HistoCore SPECTRA barcode reader from Leica Biosystems may not be available for use in your country. Please contact your Leica Biosystems representative for more information.
The easy-to-use software of the HistoCore SPECTRA ST automatically calculates optimal bath layouts, eliminating manual steps. As a result, no hands-on interaction is needed, which helps improve lab efficiency.
The patented color-coded rack technology provides a clear visual distinction and automatically starts individual protocols when the racks are inserted. This reduces human error by making it easy to recognize and correctly allocate the racks and slides to their designated staining protocols.
HistoCore SPECTRA H&E Staining System provide the clarity and consistency you expect. In addition, RFID technology enables you to accurately track reagent usage, slide volume, and maintain records.
The first and only solution in the market with dual glass coverslip lines enabling the highest throughput: up to 570 dried slides per hour. With an integrated hot air drying oven, it achieves a drying time of only 5 minutes, providing the fastest turnaround time for your lab.
The dual and independent coverslip lines don’t just deliver the highest throughput, they also give users the flexibility to manually load slides in a continuous workflow. In addition, the coverslipper features an enhanced lay down mechanism, a smooth handling process (push method for coverslipping readiness), and validated ready-to-use consumables with RFID technology. These consumables include the HistoCore SPECTRA CV X1 rapid drying, xylene-based mounting media. An antioxidant is added to inhibit stain fading and prevent the formation of annual rings. It sets up quickly, allowing slide preparations to be handled immediately after mounting.
The 9-rack output drawer can handle a total capacity of 270 slides. That allows users to focus on the many other important tasks throughout the lab.
The unique glass detection sensor automatically removes and transfers broken coverslips to better protect the safety of the user while handling slides and to help maintain the integrity of tissue specimens.
The new coverslipping process supports smooth handling of different slide labels, providing flexibility you demand.
Rest easy knowing the slides processed are of consistently high quality. Leica Biosystems’ validated protocols and the HistoCore SPECTRA H&E Staining System eliminate day-to-day variation. Better yet, these H&E stains provide the clarity and definition to help speed diagnostic efficiency for pathologists and patients.
HistoCore SPECTRA CV X1 is a rapid drying, xylene based mounting media. An antioxidant is added to inhibit stain fading and prevent the formation of annual rings. It sets up quickly, allowing slide preparations to be handled immediately after mounting. HistoCore SPECTRA CV X1 is soluble in xylene, toluene, and most xylene substitutes.
HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverglass allows for maximum reduction of fingerprints due to ready-to-use coverglass cartridges. Enhanced packaging reduces broken coverglass and humidity.
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HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper reduces turnaround time by 47% from glass coverslipping to slide drying process completion.
An independent university pathology hospital compared the HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper with the Sakura Tissue Tek® Film Coverslipper. Result: The use of the built-in oven reduced the drying process time by 47% compared to using the drying station of their existing film coverslipper.
"The fact that the HistoCore SPECTRA ST stainer and stains maintains the same quality from the first slide to the sixteen-hundred is amazing to me.”
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories Histology Department in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, handles more than 24,000 cases and 500,000 blocks every year. They needed to update their staining equipment after 20 years of service and looked for a replacement that would continue their long tradition of highly accurate, efficient service.
“The nuclear detail is of excellent quality, much like looking at a picture in a book. The pathologists just love the quality of the slides.”
Always looking to improve its quality and streamline operational efforts, Inform Diagnostics teamed up with Leica Biosystems to assess whether the HistoCore SPECTRA systems provided a cost-effective update to Inform Diagnostics’ staining technology that would meet or exceed its industry-leading quality standards.
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HistoCore SPECTRA Workstation Workflow Video (English). For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
3D Animation - HistoCore SPECTRA barcode reader
