HistoCore SPECTRA ST Stainer
Overview
World Class Staining Quality and Consistency
The HistoCore SPECTRA ST Stainer is a high throughput routine H&E stainer with the flexibility to process H&E and special stains simultaneously. The optimized and validated protocols with specifically designed consumables provide consistent staining results for the wide range of intensities pathologists expect.
The fully automated and innovative HistoCore SPECTRA ST Stainer design features a dual robotic arm technology to streamline your staining process and eliminate workflow bottlenecks. The intuitive, easy to use software and the precise reagent management system with RFID technology provide more control and a decreased chance for human errors. Ultimately, this will free you up to accomplish other tasks and meet increasing workload demands.
- Efficiency – Increase throughput
- Flexibility – Run multiple protocols
- Confidence – Reduce errors
For in vitro diagnostic use.
Features
Precise Reagent Management and Cost Control with Single Slide Counting
Have precise control over reagent conditions, and coordinate reagent exchange using RFID-monitored consumables, color-coded rack technology, and a slide counter. Together, these features minimize user errors, save time, control costs, and reduce waste in the lab.
Reduced Errors with Protocol Autostart
The unique 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.
Uncompromised Flexibility
Efficiently process up to 360 H&E slides per hour. Experience uncompromised flexibility and reduction in turnaround time by running H&E and special stains simultaneously at high throughput due to the innovative design and high capacity of 52 cuvette stations.
No External Oven Needed
For better specimen adherence to the glass slide, baking/drying is integrated into the staining process on the HistoCore SPECTRA ST Stainer 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.
Increased Confidence in Your Staining Workflow
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.
Intuitive User Interface Minimizes Hands-On Time
The easy-to-use software of the HistoCore SPECTRA ST Stainer automatically calculates optimal bath layouts and eliminates the need to manually generate bath layouts, eliminating manual steps. As a result, no hands-on interaction is needed, which helps improve lab efficiency.
Routine & Special Staining with Dual Robotic Arms
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 high throughput.
Oversight and Control through Traceability
The HistoCore SPECTRA H&E Staining System provides the clarity and consistency you expect. In addition, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology enables you to accurately track reagent usage, slide volume, and maintain records.
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Though the H&E stain is a relatively simple stain to perform, there are a variety of artifacts that can interfere with a good stain. Artifacts can be attributed to a variety of causes.
For routine diagnosis, the use of Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) is by far preferred for viewing cellular and tissue structure detail by pathologists.
Mucins are a part of a complex group called carbohydrates. Mucins are mucopolysaccharides; they are important in cell growth as they help regulate the flow of nutrients between capillaries and cells and are known as “The Glue of Life”.
Routine (or H&E) and special stains allow us to visualize otherwise transparent tissue under a microscope and are critical for tissue-based diagnosis.
3D Animation - HistoCore SPECTRA barcode reader
The HistoCore SPECTRA ST Stainer includes ultrasonic fill level scan technology to ensure patient safety.
For in vitro diagnostic use