Hi Kelly,
We have tried several manufactures, as well as model types over the years. We
have had sliding microtomes (Microm, no longer available), and rotary
microtomes from, Leizt (old), AO (very old), and Leica. We have had several
models from Leica and prefer their durability. If you are manual, you are hard
pressed to find a more durable and reliable microtome than the "Leica RM2125
RTS - The Essential Microtome" you can get the gross feed wheel in "American
(toward you)" or "European (away from you)" so be careful to ask when ordering.
If you are looking for Automatic we have 10 of the RM2255 from Leica, which I
think is now called "HistoCore AUTOCUT - Automated Rotary Microtome." These are
great and several of my techs have adopted the use of a foot pedal to preserve
their shoulders. Good luck and happy shopping!
Best,
Chuck Bacon, HTL(ASCP)CM
Supervisor Histology
Baystate Medical Center
361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040
Telephone: 413-322-4786 Fax: 413-322-4790
charles.ba...@baystatehealth.org
-Original Message-
From: Pairan, Kelly
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:30 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Recommendations
Good Morning Histoland,
We're looking into requesting capital for a new microtome and we were wondering
what other labs were using and would recommend.
Thanks for your feedback!
Kelly
Kelly Pairan, BS, HT (ASCP)CM, QIHC (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor-Anatomic Pathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Email: kelly.pai...@nationwidechildrens.org
ph: 614-722-5414
fx: 614-722-3033
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