The ELITech PSmears are automatically fixed with methanol or with Aerofix® fixative at the beginning of the staining cycle (alternatively, slides can be hand-fixed using methanol or Basofix®).

After a drying sequence, eosin stain is applied to stain

Slides are exceptionally clean. Most fields are literally free of precipitation or stain debris.

acidophilic cell components, followed by a brief period for stain penetration. Thiazin dye is then applied to stain the basophilic cell components, followed by another brief stain penetration period.

A buffered rinse cleans the slides of excess stain and is then removed by centrifugation. Slides are dry and ready for the microscope at the end of the cycle.

THE ROMANOWSKY STAIN

The Aerospray Stainer uses a two-part aqueous Romanowsky stain. Its principal advantages are:

RAPID STAINING KINETICS

Blood smears are fixed, stained, and dried in about 4 minutes.

IMPROVED STAIN STABILITY

The slow rate of decomposition of thiazin and eosin dyes in sepa- rate neutral aqueous solutions allows a long shelf life. Since changes in the stains occur very slowly, staining results are highly reproducible and consistent.

CLEAR FIELDS

Since there is virtually no stain precipitation or debris, slides are exceptionally clean.

REAGENT CONCENTRATES

All ELITech hematology reagents can be prepared from concentrate to help defray shipping costs and to satisfy specific customer needs, such as neutrophil and overall color preferences.

BASOFIX

With aqueous stains, basophil granules, which are water soluble, may be washed away in the staining process, but with experience, degranulated basophils are readily recognized.

For customers who prefer granulated basophils, Wescor offers Basofix fixative. This specially compounded formula yields stain coloration more reminiscent of alcohol-based stains. In addition to fixing basophil granules, primary granules are also strengthened.

ANSWERING TODAY'S
LABORATORY NEEDS

In the face of rising health care costs, any capital outlay must return maximum benefit for every dollar spent. The pressures of tight budgets, productivity demands, and the need for diagnostic integrity make investment in the Aerospray Hematology Stat Slide Stainer/Cytocentrifuge a choice that will please both the medical technologist and the laboratory administrator.

With the optional Cytopro rotor, the Aerospray stainer becomes a superb cytocentrifuge with eight-slide capacity and keyboard programmability at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a stand-alone cytocentrifuge.

Combines ease of use with
superb cell recovery.

Dual Sample Chambers The reusable dual sample chambers allow you to place two 38.5 mm² (7 mm diameter each) spots of specimen on the same microscope slide. Dual chambers are designed to operate the same as single chambers.

Advanced design places
two samples on the same
slide for increased efficiency and economy.

The Wescor Cytopro Magnum is a significant development in cytocentrifugation and liquid based cytology. Its revolutionary design offers superior results with extraordinary convenience and a new level of biohazard protection.

Allows for treatment of
large samples up to 6 mL.