Overview

Automated Accuracy, Enhanced Efficiency

Move beyond manual complexity with a more streamlined primary staining and coverslipping workflow. HistoCore CHROMAX WS brings together intuitive design, reliable performance, optimized reagent usage, and digital documentation—so labs can stay focused on accurate and timely specimen preparation.

Navigate Your Slide Stainer and Coverslipper With Ease

Experience a new level of convenience with the HistoCore CHROMAX WS. Modern graphical user interfaces on both the stainer and coverslipper make it easy to access and adjust settings, track progress, and support faster setup with confident day-to-day operation.

Designed for Everyday Lab Workflows

HistoCore CHROMAX WS is designed to support the realities of everyday histology workflows. Intuitive touchscreen operation enables fast protocol setup and customization, while flexible program options help labs adapt to varying workloads with confidence. Consistent performance, optimized reagent usage, and integrated documentation support efficient, reliable operation every day.

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For in vitro diagnostic use.


HistoCore CHROMAX Automated Slide Staining System

Decades of Expertise in Primary and Routine Staining Solutions

Benefit from decades of Leica Biosystems expertise in delivering high-quality, reliable primary and routine staining solutions. The HistoCore CHROMAX ST supports consistent results across routine and special stains.

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Automated Staining Data Management at Your Fingertips

Determine your workload at a glance. With the HistoCore CHROMAX ST, your lab gains a reliable companion for workflow tracking and documentation. Access detailed logs effortlessly to support compliance, reduce manual documentation, and help minimize errors.

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Optimized Staining Reagent Consumption

Make every drop count. Automated slide counting helps optimize reagent usage, reducing waste and supporting cost efficiency.

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HistoCore CHROMAX Coverslipper

One Coverslipper - Many Possibilities

The versatility of the HistoCore CHROMAX CV is tailored to meet the unique demands of your laboratory. It accommodates a variety of mounting media from common brands, including xylene-free options, supports different coverglass sizes, and seamlessly integrates with slide racks used in market-leading routine stainers.

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Glass Coverslips Provide Superb Optical Clarity for Digital Applications

HistoCore CHROMAX CV supports the use of glass coverslips that deliver superb optical clarity, supporting high-quality digital scanning and image archiving.

Check out the independent study results that show how glass outperforms film in digital pathology.

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Specifications

HistoCore CHROMAX Workstation
HistoCore CHROMAX CV
HistoCore CHROMAX ST

Consumables

Optimized Staining Kits

Select the ST Infinity H&E Staining System for a complete system ready-to-run.

Choose the ST Infinity 2.0 H&E Staining System for a complete, ready-to-run solution.

The ST Infinity 2.0 H&E Staining System provides optimized, validated protocols when used on the HistoCore CHROMAX WS. 

  • Validated protocols deliver up to 2,000 consistent, high-quality stained slides.
  • Reagents are provided in a ready-to-use format.
  • Color-coded reagents make it easy to match bottles to baths, helping reduce handling errors.
  • 18-month shelf life or 14 days on board the stainer.

Create a complete solution with matching consumables

Portfolio also includes a range of stains, slides, mounts and cover glass. Order now at our online shop.

Select Micromount as Leica’s recommendation for mounting media.

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Knowledge Hub

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H&E Staining Overview: A Guide to Best Practices

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An Introduction to Routine and Special Staining

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