We have the Leica Cassette Labeler. It works just fine. I have looked at the Thermo Fisher Cassette Printer, which had a much smaller footprint than the Leica. I would be tempted to go with the Thermo if I have to replace my current labeler.
These are expensive instruments but worth having. It would be appropriate for your workload. Plus, these cassette labelers can print a bar code, in addition to the pt. id and name. Laboratories can eliminate numbering errors by utilizing bar code scanners throughout the entire work flow; at grossing, processing and microtomy. Bar coding can also assist you with implementing LEAN processes. -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of dianar...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:45 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Cassette Labeler I work in a small lab and process approx 150 cassettes a day. We currently use a chemical resistant pen that works great. We write the number on top and the patient initials on the side. We are considering getting a cassette labeler. Is it really worth the expense for 150 blocks a day? Is it possible to enter information on the side of the cassette? Can you share some of your experience with different ones with me. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
