| Application: |
The Aerospray TB stainer stains specimen smears on microscope slides to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) including Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other species which are part of the Mycobacterium genus. The TB stainer simulates traditional manual staining techniques and the stained slides are representative of traditional manual stains. |
| Staining technology: | Reagents are applied from atomizing spray nozzles onto the slides. Staining is rapid and precise. Only fresh stain contacts specimens avoiding cross-contamination or contact with used reagents. |
| Sample capacity: | 12 or 30 samples depending on carousel. |
| Staining methods: |
Fluorescence or Ziehl-Neelsen (carbol fuchsin), reagents purchased separately. |
| Parameter settings: | User adjustable staining intensity. Up to 12 programs stored. |
| Operating time: | About 6 min for 12 slides; About 8 min for 30 slides. |
| Slide preparation: | Cytopro cytocentrifuge or Cytopro rotor. |
| Display and control: | Touch screen. |
| Data transfer: | USB port. |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): |
57 cm x 25 cm x 54 cm; H=58 cm with lid open. |
| Weight: | 15.8 kg |
| Included accessories and supplies: |
12-slide capacity carousel |
| Additional accessories: | Cytopro rotor (purchased separately), barcode reader (purchased separately). |
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