Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6 Quick Reference Manual

Tissue-Tek
Cryo and Embedding Module
Quick Reference Guide
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The Tissue-Tek TEC
designed for the purpose of manually embedding human
and animal tissue specimens in paraffin. The system
consists of two modules: the cryo and embedding
module. The instrument, as part of the histopathology
Ensure
process, is intended to facilitate the in vitro examination
of human and animal tissue for morphology changes by
a pathologist.
This Quick Reference Guide contains information about
day-to-day use, maintenance and cleaning. For more
detailed information we refer to the most recent
Operating Manual of this instrument.
All users should be trained for the use of the Sakura
instruments. The Sakura User Training is a training to
ensure that new and existing users of a Sakura
instrument have the knowledge and skills to operate and
maintain the instrument in a proper way.
Daily operations
As every pathology laboratory has their own embedding
protocols, this document will only focus on the steps
taken to enable the instrument to suit those various
needs without explaining how to embed tissue samples.
Note: Ensure that the paraffin within the paraffin
chamber is melted before use.
The instrument has two different modes: Manual and
Automatic. The current setting is indicated by a blue
(manual) or green (automatic) bar in the top of the
display screen.
Manual mode:
To activate the system, simply press the "Cryo" and
"Heat" button. Keep in mind that there will be a 4 hour
preparation phase and that during this time the system
will not be operational.
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Version : 2019-1