News for Leica CM1950

PracticalGuide_DrPeters_Order.pdf

Recently published by Dr. Stephen R. Peters

"A Practical Guide to Frozen Section Technique" by Dr. Stephen Peters from Pathology Innovation (http://pathologyinnovations.com) is intended to provide a simple and comprehensive guide to learning frozen section technique. The authors hope to share what knowledge they have gained over years of practicing these techniques so that the newcomers will reach their goal more quickly.

Easy to learn

"A Practical Guide to Frozen Section Technique" offers an easy to learn approach to frozen section technique in the form of a highly illustrated handbook intended for onsite use in the laboratory. The book begins with a novel, clearly delineated, step by step approach to learning continuous motion brush technique. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and correcting artifacts during the preparation process.

Preparation of slides

The book addresses all of the steps in the preparation of slides from cutting through coverslipping. The author’s unique, original techniques for tissue embedding including face down embedding in steel well bars, frozen block cryoembedding and paper cryoembedding are detailed. Variables key to the quality of the preparation including block temperature, tissue properties and section thickness are detailed. The book also covers understanding the cryostat and basic maintenance and care. Sections covering techniques used in Mohs dermatologic surgery, and techniques used in basic animal and human research are discussed by noted experts in their field.

Great value

"A Practical Guide to Frozen Section Technique" will be of great value to pathologists, pathology residents in training and also experimental pathology researchers that rely upon this methodology to perform tissue analysis in research.

Order and pricing information

The ordering number (ISBN) and pricing information are included in the attached product flyer.

Read more

Read about Dr. Peters' applications here: "The Art of Embedding Tissue for Frozen Section" and "Paper Cryoembedding"

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The Cryostat for High Quality Sections, User Safety and Efficient Workflows

Leica Microsystems, Biosystems Division. Now it is easier, safer and faster to produce the high-quality frozen sections that pathologists rely on. This is thanks to the new Leica CM1950 cryostat platform released by Leica Microsystems as the latest addition to the respected Leica cryomicrotomy range. The CM1950 platform includes a standard instrument plus a range of options that allow each laboratory to create a cryostat that matches their individual needs.

Like all Leica Microsystems products, the CM1950 is the result of extensive customer consultation. With a CM1950, laboratories can be sure they have an instrument that meets their requirements for high quality sectioning, unmatched user safety and significantly improved workflows.

To ensure the CM1950 meets the demanding expectations of cryostat users, Leica Microsystems have introduced two significant features: the CryoZone™ cooling system and the optional vacuum waste removal system. The CryoZone system controls a zone of uniformly cool air in the critical areas of the cryochamber. This cool air circulates around the specimen, knife and anti-roll guide to create the optimal conditions for consistent, high-quality sectioning. The optional vacuum system aids workflow and safety. It saves time by keeping sections flat and wrinkle-free and enhances operator safety by removing waste material.

Quality
Quality sectioning builds diagnostic confidence and CM1950 cryostats make it easier to consistently meet exacting standards. With precise microtome and object feed mechanisms, rapid freezing, and accurate temperature control, the CM1950 operator is always in full control of each and every section. Optional extras like a hesitation-free motor-driven cutting stroke and vacuum-assisted sectioning help the operator even further.

Safety
When working with CM1950 cryostats, operators can be assured that their safety is being well looked after. There is a growing concern about biohazard exposure and non-ergonomic practice. The CM1950 platform alleviates these concerns with brilliant ergonomics, optional vacuum-assisted waste removal and the unmatched biohazard protection offered by Leica Microsystems’ UVC disinfection and AgProtect™ antibacterial nanosilver surface coating.

Workflow
With productivity-enhancing CM1950 cryostats it is possible to reduce error rates and accelerate sectioning without compromising quality. Thoughtful innovations include color-coded specimen discs that aid sample identification, fast and secure specimen clamping that requires minimal operator force, and rapid, frost-free freezing. Errors are also reduced and operation accelerated by the straightforward, ergonomically-positioned operator controls. With single-function keys and easily readable status displays, operators have all the control they need right at their fingertips.

About Us
The quality, safety and efficiency of the CM1950 platform perfectly complement other high-productivity histology products from the Biosystems Division, making it an ideal component in any Lean Histology™ workflow. The Biosystems Division of Leica Microsystems brings histopathology labs and researchers the highest quality, most comprehensive product range. From patient to pathologist, the range includes the ideal product for each histology step and high-productivity workflow solutions for the entire lab. With complete histology systems featuring innovative automation and Novocastra™ reagents, Leica Microsystems creates better patient care through rapid turnaround, diagnostic confidence and close customer collaboration.