Slide preparation aids accuracy
Attaining excellence in histological slide assessments is largely dependent on achieving excellence in the slide preparation and staining process. Whether using manual, semiautomated, or automated systems, the objective remains the same to produce slides of optimum quality on a consistent basis, enhancing the value of test results, and ultimately providing physicians with the basis for accurate treatment solutions for patients. Significant scientific and technological advances have been made over the years in both the instrumentation used and the methodology employed. We bring you a sampling of what the current market has to offer.
The Autostainer Plus
DakoCytomation California Inc.
Leica Autostainer XL (ST5010)
Leica
Microsystems Inc.
BioGenex i6000 Automated System
BioGenex Laboratories Inc.
Shandon Varistain Gemini
Thermo Electron Corp.
Tissue-Tek DRS 2000
Sakura Finetek USA Inc.
PrepStain Slide Processor
TriPath Imaging Inc.
BenchMark XT
Ventana Medical Systems Inc.
ThinPrep 3000 Processor
Cytyc
Corp.
Autostainer 360-2D
Lab
Vision Corp.
Bond-X/Bond-maX systems
Vision BioSystems Inc.
Kova Glasstic Slide 10
Hycor Biomedical Inc.
2004: Vol. 36, No. 1©
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