[Histonet] Automated Coverslippers

[Jennifer Phinney]

Hello Histonetters,
My lab currently has a Leica CV5030 that is attached to our ST5010 Autostainer. We bought it way back in 2012 and it is starting to have progressively more issues working reliably.  This is the only one that can be integrated with our stainer, so we know we'll have to get a standalone unit and transfer slides to a new rack.

What automated coverslipper is everyone using? I know in the past there have been issues with tape coverslippers popping off of the slides when stored long term, but has this been fixed with newer units? What is everyone's experience with them?

I got a quote for the Leica Spectra coverslipper, but I am not familiar with what other companies have available.

Thanks all,
Jennifer Phinney  MS QIHC
Histology Laboratory Administrator
Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab