Re: [Histonet] Survey

[Mayer,Toysha N via Histonet]

In my opinion a stainer would come first.  As it has already been stated, 
stainers provide consistency and reliability in the lab.  You can always find 
someone to assist with coverslipping, but not everyone can perform the stain 
just right.
Newer coverslippers are wonderful, they last and work great.  Just remember to 
open the dispensing valve for adequate flow of the reagent onto the slide.  
That has always been the biggest problem with film units.  Don't get chintzsy 
with the reagent, but don't let them be too juicy.

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> On Mar 31, 2017 8:00 PM, "Patti Nelson - PNP Lab Consultant via 
> Histonet" < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:
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>>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I just wanted to get everyone's opinion. If you had to chose between 
>> buying a Auto Side Stainer or Auto Slide Cover Slipper, which one 
>> would you chose? Lets say your volume was around 60 to 80 blocks a 
>> day and you worked for a GI Lab. Everyone's input would be greatly 
>> appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
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Re: [Histonet] Stainer vs coverslipper

[Terri Braud via Histonet]

Such a shame that you have to choose.  But, that said, a coverslipper.  Hands 
down.  If nothing else, due to safety and exposure reasons alone.  H and E 
stains can be unstained and restained, easily corrected, and easily 
accomplished in batches and the racks have HANDLES.  But with coverslipping by 
hand, there is no way to avoid contact with solvents, even if using Nitrile 
gloves, which eventually break down in any solvent.  I've used good auto 
coverslippers and bad ones, but ask any of my techs (and I did) and they would 
rather give up the stainer than the coverslipper.  We've had our Sakura Glas 
now for almost 10 years with virtually no problems.  The ability to load 60 
slides and walk away to come back to perfectly coverslipped slides is a 
blessing.  I hope this helps.

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Laboratory
Holy Redeemer Hospital
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
ph: 215-938-3689
fax: 215-938-3874
Care, Comfort, and Heal



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