Infrastructure

Leica MultiStainer ST5020 - CV5030

Type
Equipment
Acronym
MultiStainer
Code
APP/00189
Date of commissioning
02 July 2021 → …
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Tissue engineering
    • Tissue engineering
    • Tissue engineering
Keywords
core histology Multistainer tissue staining Leica ST5020 Leica CV5030
Brand Name/manufacturer
Leica
Other information
 
Description

The Leica MultiStainer ST5020 and Leica CV5030 are laboratory devices primarily used in histology and pathology, specifically for tissue processing and staining.

  1. Leica MultiStainer ST5020:
    This device is an automatic tissue staining machine used in pathology and diagnostic laboratories. It allows for the efficient and standardized application of various staining techniques on tissue samples. The ST5020 enables multiple stains to be done consecutively, increasing productivity and reducing human error. The device is designed to automate various histological stains such as hematoxylin-eosin (H&E), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and other special stains.

  2. Leica CV5030:
    The CV5030 is an automatic coverslipping machine that covers tissue samples with a glass coverslip. After staining tissue samples, they are typically covered with a thin glass slide to protect them and prepare them for microscopic examination. The CV5030 ensures efficient, consistent, and safe placement of the coverslip on stained tissue samples without the need for manual handling. This device helps minimize the risk of sample breakage or damage, ensuring high precision.

In summary:

  • Leica MultiStainer ST5020 is a device for automatic tissue staining.
  • Leica CV5030 is a device for automatically coverslipping tissue samples.

Together, these devices streamline, standardize, and automate histological workflows, resulting in greater efficiency and reliability in laboratories.