I currently use the Leica stainer and coverslipper without any problems. I
took some time, at first, to fine tune the coverslipper but have not had any
real problems since.
Both are workhorses.
Matthew Roark- HT/HTL(ASCP)CM
Histology Specialist
Saint Francis Medical Center
211 Saint Francis Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
573-331-5267
mro...@sfmc.net
http://www.sfmc.net
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Caroline
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:00 AM
To: kgrob...@rci.rutgers.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
We recently purchased a Sakura and we are very, very pleased with the
results and ease of use. :)
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Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:32 AM
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
I have the Leica stainer and coverslipper, and I don't have anywhere near as
many problems with the coverslipper as described by "Contact" below.
Mine alerts once in a while; if his alerts that much, then something is
seriously wrong. (The last time mine alerted that much, it needed a new
"brain"-this is an older machine that had 5 circuit boards and one gave
out-and one new sensor. Still worth it to us to fix it.) Anything as
complex as staining and coverslipping robots will be fussy from time to
time. But I love my Leica!
Kathleen
Principal Lab Technician
Neurotoxicology Labs
Molecular Pathology Facility Core
Dept of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Rutgers, the State University of NJ
41 B Gordon Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(848) 445-1443
FAX (732) 445-6905
> We have both and love them both. IF you are using tape coverslips then
> perhaps Sakura is your best bet. We use glass coverslips on BOTH the
Leica
> and Sakura and find fewer problems with the Leica.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
Contact
> HistoCare
> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 6:49 PM
> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
>
> Both stainers are powerhouses. The Leica has a plain menu screen with
a
> simple interface while the Sakura has a LCD screen with detailed
> information about what stage the staining process a rack is along with
> multiple menus. The difference between the performance changes
> drastically when the respective coverslipper attachments become
involved.
>
> The Leica is seriously no match for the Sakura in this respect. The
> Leica's coverslipper is its Achilles heel and requires a LOT more
> attention and alerts frequently, very frequently. It takes a separate
rack
> for staining the slides at the beginning of the process and eventually
> transfers them to a different rack one the cover slip is complete.
This
> one uses glass and frequently drops glass, creates bubbles, drops and
> breaks slides. You will have to frequently purge the system and clean
the
> cover medium needle dropper. Once done, it only holds. Two racks of
30
> slides and will alert until you remove it. You can't leave this one
alone
> for more than 5 minutes without an alert. Seriously.
>
> The Sakura's coverslipper uses cover tape which won't need to be
replaced
> not even remotely as soon as the glass in the Leica. Finished slides
> remain in a carousel at the top and can hold about 10 racks of 20
before
> it alerts. For high volume, the Sakura pair wins hands down. You won't
> lose productivity time by needing to check on this machine pair.
>
> HistoCare.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> We are currently looking to switch out our linear MKII stainer for
either
> a Leica XL autostainer or the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma. Any
> recommendations?
> Are quantity of H&Es is increasing and we need adequate equipment to
meet
> our workload. The incorporated oven seems excellent on both stainers.
Any
> pros/cons would be greatly appreciated! Also, if you are currently
using
> the stainer, does it meet your workload and what is your volume?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sophia
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