Laboratory Products 19
The Importance of Labels in Laboratory Testing
Dual-Retort Tissue Processor Accelerates Histopathology Workfl ows
A compact, dual-retort tissue processor, the HistoCore PEGASUS Plus, has been launched by Leica Biosystems. For the fi rst time, their world-renowned technology will be available to medium-sized laboratories, enabling them to optimise histopathology workfl ows.
Mid-sized laboratories will now be able to run multiple protocols in parallel on a single instrument, providing a solution that adapts to their workfl ow needs, and reduces unnecessary hands-on time. The dual retorts on HistoCore PEGASUS Plus increase capacity by 33% compared to a typical 300-cassette single-retort tissue processor.
The HistoCore PEGASUS Plus builds on more than 15 years of experience with the larger HistoCore PELORIS system, and also incorporates Leica’s pioneering integrated track and trace technology, the HistoCore I-Scan. This enables laboratories to capture and store individual cassette information, user interactions and reagent levels, delivering high confi dence in the quality of results.
Specialist laboratory labels are essential for various sectors, such as environmental, agricultural, biotechnology, and forensic labs. Each environment will also need labels that meet the solvent compatibility required for these conditions. The ability to remain adherent during freezing, cryostorage or autoclave procedures is as essential as maintaining the data accuracy on those labels.
Cryogenic labels need to resist temperatures as low as -196°C. Additionally, the repeated freeze and thaw cycles combined with other harsh processes will at the very least put your label’s solvent compatibility to the test. Nitrogen liquid and vapour can be a hazard for labels also. That’s why cryogenic labels are designed to be effective at avoiding delamination during freezing.
Alternatively, some labs require their labels to be high-temperature resistant as well. For example, 100°C boiling water is typically used for sample preparation, with PCR thermocyclers reaching 110°C. Steam autoclaving is the most effective part of a lab’s sterilisation process, but it can subject the sample labels to temperatures as high as 150°C.
Wet labs are designed for organic or chemical testing. Most wet labs work in a cold environment to help preserve the chemicals being worked on. Therefore, all wet labs will protect their samples with robust refrigeration systems, which puts a lot of demand on high-quality labels that will not deteriorate under such extreme conditions.
Dry labs focus on computational or applied mathematical analysis. The equipment in dry labs is very different to wet labs; computers and other much larger electronics used do not need the exacting conditions of a wet lab. However, dry labs will still be equipped with specifi c requirements, such as temperature and dust control and fi re safety, to maintain lab safety despite this more relaxed environment.
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Dr Freida Carson, a world histopathology expert, has written widely about problems with tissue processing and called for a solution to under- or over-processing. This occurs when labs have to process both biopsy and large routine tissue specimens in the same processing run. In an ideal scenario, biopsy and larger sample tissues would be processed separately using a protocol specifi c to the specimen. The HistoCore PEGASUS Plus addresses this.
“We understand that labs are under pressure of staff shortages, increased daily throughput and additional complexities with processing different types and sizes of tissue,” said Christine Munz, Vice President of Core Histology at Leica Biosystems.
“Large, high throughput labs have confi dence in the power and robust performance of our HistoCore PELORIS tissue processing technology. The new PEGASUS PLUS now brings these benefi ts to mid-sized labs.”
The HistoCore PEGASUS Plus tissue processor expands the dual-retort portfolio offered by Leica Biosystems, bringing a scalable workfl ow solution to all labs of all sizes, ensuring optimal conditions for each tissue type without slowing down the lab.
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New Laboratory Instrumentation Website
Leading analytical instrument supplier, Spectronic CamSpec Ltd, are delighted to announce the launch of their modern new website.
After months of hard work, the creative and interactive new website has fi nally been launched with the goal to provide visitors with a seamless experience when gathering information on Spectronic CamSpec’s products, services and solutions.
The web pages are more responsive and accessible, making it easier than ever before to browse and help customers make well informed decisions for their business. The website will be continuously updated with helpful content such as articles, company announcements and product resources, which Spectronic CamSpec hopes will be of upmost value to their current and prospective customers.
Spectronic CamSpec is very pleased with the fresh new look and hopes to establish the website as vital source of information for future visitors.
Marketing Apprentice Lauren said, “The new website refl ects how our company has grown both online and offl ine over the past few years. We look forward to progressing even further and will continue to add to the website as it becomes the centre of our brand. Thanks to the team that contributed their time and energy to make this exciting step forward.”
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