[Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)

[Matthew Roark]

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
mroark <@t> sfmc.net
http://www.sfmc.net





-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Pratt,
Caroline
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:00 AM
To: kgrobert <@t> rci.rutgers.edu; histonet <@t> 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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kgrobert <@t> rci.rutgers.edu
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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-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
Contact
> HistoCare
> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 6:49 PM
> To: histonet <@t> 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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