Innovating the science of histopathology
Innovating the science of histopathology. Histology is a crucial element in many of the most vital diagnostic decisions and time is of the essence. From the patient’s point of view, a long wait for results adds anxiety to the distress of physical symptoms – and delay may adversely affect prognosis.
Smoother workflow
Changing to an automated method of working eliminates the bottlenecks, and the peaks and troughs which have traditionally characterised workflow in Histopathology laboratories. Tissue samples can be continuously loaded for processing and embedding, resulting in a steady workflow which can be handled with the existing staff throughout the day. With the Tissue-Tek Xpress and AutoTEC, tissue samples no longer need to be batched and left in traditional tissue processors overnight, so same-day results reporting becomes a reality.
Higher productivity: higher morale
This in turn makes a positive impact on the issues surrounding recruitment and retention of laboratory staff. Skilled personnel will no longer be required to spend hours each day tackling backlogs of routine processing work – so they can be released to carry out other important tasks. The pressure to fill vacancies then eases dramatically, and the prestige attached to working with the state-of-art equipment should positively influence any recruitment drive.
Consistent quality
Pathologists will benefit, too. A continuous process in the histopathology laboratory means that they will be provided with an even distribution of tissue sections for examination, rather than receiving work in batches. In addition, automated processing yields standardisation tissue samples, of consistently high quality. It all adds up to reliable results, better patient care and more efficient working procedures in the histopathology laboratory and clinic.
Improved health and safety
Lifting heavy drums of reagents around the laboratory becomes a thing of the past – as does exposure to the potential carcinogens formalin and Xylene. The Tissue-Tek Xpress uses just four proprietary reagents which have been specially formulated to reduce health and safety hazards, and are conveniently packaged in small ready-to-use bottles.
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