[Histonet] Sakura film coverslipper

[Hugh Luk]

Marcellyn,

We have never owned a film coverslipper because in Hawaii, the only medical center with a film instrument ($) had problems after 5 years.  The film pulled off the slides; meaning, they wanted to go back and re-cover tens of thousands of slides, in order to stay compliant.  Apparently and more shockingly, they were told the problem was simply the "Humidity" in our area was too high for 'film'.

However, in talking with our new (and wonderful) Sakura representative, I now think it was inaccurate to blame film coverslippers, especially after Rene's and Lori's endorsement.  In the right hands with quality film and the right xylene coverage, I presume it would work in all settings (it's not like we're going to coverslip slides on the beach or something, although...).

But we already have the Sakura Glas g2; it's a workhorse too!  We  love ours.  Very few problems, but a little pricey.  Worth the money if your volume is high, and your time is short.

Hugh
UH cancer center

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> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:31:05 -0700
> From: Lori Harris <lharris <@t> samhealth.org>
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Sakura film coverslipper
> To: Rene J Buesa <rjbuesa <@t> yahoo.com>, "MARCELLYN A. STONE"
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> Marcellyn,
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> I agree with Rene. I have always worked in Histology Labs that have used the Sakura tape coverslipper and have not had any problems. If the amount of xylene that is dispensed is adequate, you should have no problems with the coverslips peeling off over time.
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> Lori A. Harris, HT (ASCP)
> Histology Section Lead
> GSRMC Pathology Lab
> 3600 NW Samaritan Drive
> Corvallis, OR 97330
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> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:45 AM
> To: MARCELLYN A. STONE; 'histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Sakura film coverslipper
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> Personally I prefer film coverslipper and used the one by Sakura.
> Film coverslipping is faster and cheaper and, as long as the amount of dispensed xylene to adhere the film to the stained section is correct, the film will not come off after time.
> The other "disadvantage" some pathologists point against film is that some contend that the photomicrographs are of less quality which is NOT true. The film thickness, flatness and transparency is comparable to that of any glass coverslip.
> Additionally sometimes if quite difficult to remove a glass coverslip in the even of needing to restain a section, but with film coverslip the operation is simple involving the dissolution of the film with acetone.
> René J.
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> From: MARCELLYN A. STONE <mstone <@t> cmhlink.org>
> To: "'histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu'" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 9:37 AM
> Subject: [Histonet] Sakura film coverslipper
> 
> Good morning
>   I am looking into buying a film coverslipper from Sakura.  We currently use a glass coverslipper.  I would like any thoughts, pros, cons that you may have on film vs. glass.  I have heard that there tends to be a problem a few years later with the film curling.  Any info. will be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks Marcy
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