RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
We hate Leica's CV5030 coverslipper too.!!! Babysit is a good word to describe the user experience. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I agree. The Leica stainer and Sakura are both good instruments, however I really HATE that Leica glass cover slipper and I had the same assessment as to need to baby sit. I sometimes preferred just hand cover slipping because it was less trouble, and even faster sometimes ( believe that or not). I had none of these issues with the Prisma covcr slipper, and no trouble with the user interface etc. I had the same issue with the door latch on the Prisma, but other than a quick replacement of that, it worked perfectly. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: cont...@histocare.com Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:49:22 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ 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 IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. Geisinger Health System utilizes an encryption process to safeguard Protected Health Information and other confidential data contained in external e-mail messages. If email is encrypted, the recipient will receive an e-mail instructing them to sign on to the Geisinger Health System Secure E-mail Message Center to retrieve the encrypted e-mail. - This message was secured by ZixCorp(R). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
I'd like to use something a little stronger to describe how much I dislike this coverslipper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:04 AM To: joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) We hate Leica's CV5030 coverslipper too.!!! Babysit is a good word to describe the user experience. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I agree. The Leica stainer and Sakura are both good instruments, however I really HATE that Leica glass cover slipper and I had the same assessment as to need to baby sit. I sometimes preferred just hand cover slipping because it was less trouble, and even faster sometimes ( believe that or not). I had none of these issues with the Prisma covcr slipper, and no trouble with the user interface etc. I had the same issue with the door latch on the Prisma, but other than a quick replacement of that, it worked perfectly. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: cont...@histocare.com Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:49:22 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ 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 IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. Geisinger Health System utilizes an encryption process to safeguard Protected Health Information and other confidential data contained in external e-mail messages. If email is encrypted, the recipient will receive an e-mail instructing them to sign on to the Geisinger Health System Secure E-mail Message Center to retrieve the encrypted e-mail
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
I agree a lot of baby sitting with the leica, our other lab has the new Sakura which uses glass instead of tape, they love it. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Beatrice Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:18 AM To: Bitting, Angela K.; joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I'd like to use something a little stronger to describe how much I dislike this coverslipper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:04 AM To: joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) We hate Leica's CV5030 coverslipper too.!!! Babysit is a good word to describe the user experience. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I agree. The Leica stainer and Sakura are both good instruments, however I really HATE that Leica glass cover slipper and I had the same assessment as to need to baby sit. I sometimes preferred just hand cover slipping because it was less trouble, and even faster sometimes ( believe that or not). I had none of these issues with the Prisma covcr slipper, and no trouble with the user interface etc. I had the same issue with the door latch on the Prisma, but other than a quick replacement of that, it worked perfectly. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: cont...@histocare.com Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:49:22 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
I will give the Leica coverslipper some love herewe do not really have any problems. We put the rack in and go do whatever until it is done. I do not get air bubbles and I do not have to babysit. Obviously, as with any piece of equipment, occasionally something goes out and we have to have it repaired. But that thing has been chugging along in our lab since 2006. On the other hand, we did have the Sakura tape coverslipper for a couple of years back in the 90's, I think (was before I got here). Almost every one of those slides is un-usable. The tape has warped and pulled off and pulled the tissue sections with it. I am sure they have made improvements since then, but made the lab very leery of using the tape. Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Office :214-456-2798 Histology: 214-456-2318 Fax: 214-456-0779 Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This e-mail, facsimile, or letter and any files or attachments transmitted with it contains information that is confidential and privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom it is addressed. If you are the intended recipient, further disclosures are prohibited without proper authorization. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, printing, or use of this information is strictly prohibited and possibly a violation of federal or state law and regulations. If you have received this information in error, please notify Children's Medical Center Dallas immediately at 214-456- or via e-mail at priv...@childrens.com. Children's Medical Center Dallas and its affiliates hereby claim all applicable privileges related to this information. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] HE 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] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
We recently purchased a Sakura and we are very, very pleased with the results and ease of use. :) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kgrob...@rci.rutgers.edu Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:32 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE 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] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
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 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Pratt, Caroline Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:00 AM To: kgrob...@rci.rutgers.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) We recently purchased a Sakura and we are very, very pleased with the results and ease of use. :) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kgrob...@rci.rutgers.edu Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:32 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE 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] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
I love it. For a glass coverslipper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Beatrice Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:18 AM To: Bitting, Angela K.; joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I'd like to use something a little stronger to describe how much I dislike this coverslipper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:04 AM To: joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) We hate Leica's CV5030 coverslipper too.!!! Babysit is a good word to describe the user experience. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I agree. The Leica stainer and Sakura are both good instruments, however I really HATE that Leica glass cover slipper and I had the same assessment as to need to baby sit. I sometimes preferred just hand cover slipping because it was less trouble, and even faster sometimes ( believe that or not). I had none of these issues with the Prisma covcr slipper, and no trouble with the user interface etc. I had the same issue with the door latch on the Prisma, but other than a quick replacement of that, it worked perfectly. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: cont...@histocare.com Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:49:22 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ 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 IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
We only babysit when we receive outside slides or the label was not removed prior to staining. It can be adjusted to fit the parameters of the slides used. We have the XL and connected coverslipper. Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID) Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:49 PM To: 'Sullivan, Beatrice'; Bitting, Angela K.; joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I love it. For a glass coverslipper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Beatrice Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:18 AM To: Bitting, Angela K.; joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I'd like to use something a little stronger to describe how much I dislike this coverslipper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:04 AM To: joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) We hate Leica's CV5030 coverslipper too.!!! Babysit is a good word to describe the user experience. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I agree. The Leica stainer and Sakura are both good instruments, however I really HATE that Leica glass cover slipper and I had the same assessment as to need to baby sit. I sometimes preferred just hand cover slipping because it was less trouble, and even faster sometimes ( believe that or not). I had none of these issues with the Prisma covcr slipper, and no trouble with the user interface etc. I had the same issue with the door latch on the Prisma, but other than a quick replacement of that, it worked perfectly. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: cont...@histocare.com Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:49:22 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
I agree. The Leica stainer and Sakura are both good instruments, however I really HATE that Leica glass cover slipper and I had the same assessment as to need to baby sit. I sometimes preferred just hand cover slipping because it was less trouble, and even faster sometimes ( believe that or not). I had none of these issues with the Prisma covcr slipper, and no trouble with the user interface etc. I had the same issue with the door latch on the Prisma, but other than a quick replacement of that, it worked perfectly. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: cont...@histocare.com Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:49:22 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
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] HE 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 HEs 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 ___ 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
[Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura
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 HEs 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
