Tissue analyser

Introduction

A tissue analyzer is an instrument used to analyze the properties and the components of the tissues, such as the texture, the composition, and the structure, and it is used in the food, the biomedical, the pharmaceutical, and the research fields. The tissue analyzers include the instruments for the measurement of the texture of the food and the biological tissues, such as the texture analyzers, which measure the hardness, the firmness, the cohesiveness, and the other texture parameters by the compression, the penetration, and the other tests; the instruments for the histological analysis, such as the image analysis systems, which analyze the tissue sections and the images; and the instruments for the compositional analysis; the tissue analyzer provides the data for the assessment of the quality and the properties of the tissues, for the research on the food and the biological materials, for the quality control, for the product development, and for many other applications; the tissue analyzer is available in various types and configurations, from the simple texture testers to the advanced analysis systems, with features such as the various probes and the fixtures and the software for the analysis; the tissue analyzer is an essential instrument for the analysis of the tissues. Tissue analyzers are used in the food industry for the texture analysis, in the biomedical research, in the pharmaceutical industry, in the agricultural research, and for many other applications. With their analysis of the tissues, tissue analyzers are essential for the quality and the research.

Multifunctional Tissue Analyser LMTA-T2010

Multifunctional Tissue Analyzer a 60 to 1800 r/min shaking speed range for efficient, versatile tissue analysis. It incorporates a secure tank locking system that ensures tight sealing o...

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Standards

IEC 61010-2-081:2015-Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes

Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.

Features

1. Tissue analyser for analysis of biological tissue samples in pathology, clinical and research laboratories.

2. Instrument for tissue processing, staining, and/or quantitative analysis of histological sections and tissue samples.

3. Suitable for hospital pathology, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotech and academic research labs.

4. Includes analyser body, sample handling, staining/processing module, detection system, software and operation manual.

5. Supports histological staining (H&E, special stains, IHC), tissue processing, and quantitative analysis of tissue sections.

FAQ

Q1: What testing scenarios is this analyser mainly applied to?

A: The tissue analyser is used in hospital pathology, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research laboratories for analysis of biological tissue samples, providing tissue processing, staining (H&E, special stains, IHC), and/or quantitative analysis capabilities to support histopathology workflows, disease diagnosis, biomarker assessment, and research. It supports hospital pathology (routine histopathology - tissue processing, H&E staining for morphological diagnosis, special stains for specific structures/microorganisms, immunohistochemistry (IHC) for protein biomarkers), clinical diagnostics (cancer diagnosis and grading, biomarker testing for targeted therapy (HER2, ER, PR, PD-L1), infectious disease identification (special stains, IHC for viruses/bacteria)), pharmaceutical (drug discovery - tissue biomarker analysis, preclinical toxicity studies (histopathology of animal tissues), pharmacodynamics, high-throughput tissue screening), biotechnology (tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, cell construct analysis), and academic/medical research (biology, pathology, immunology research - protein expression, tissue morphology, quantitative histomorphometry). Compared to "multifunctional" models (3294), this may be a more focused or standard tissue analyser (e.g., dedicated stainer, processor, or basic analysis system) rather than fully integrated multi-module. Specific functions depend on model: common capabilities include automated tissue processing (fixation/dehydration/infiltration), automated staining (H&E, special stains, IHC), or tissue image analysis. The analyser streamlines histology workflows, provides consistent staining/results, and reduces manual labor and variability.

Q2: What standards does the analyser comply with?

A: The tissue analyser follows relevant ISO, IEC, FDA, CLSI and GB/T standards including ISO 15189 (medical laboratory quality and competence), IEC 61010 (laboratory electrical equipment safety), IEC 60601 (medical electrical, if diagnostic), FDA (if IVD clinical use - 510(k) clearance), CLSI histology guidelines, CAP (College of American Pathologists) standards, ISO 13485 (medical device quality), and GB/T standards for medical/analytical instruments. For IVD use, assays/instruments must be FDA-cleared/CE-IVD/NMPA-approved. For clinical labs, follow accreditation (CAP, ISO 15189, Joint Commission). For research, follow GLP for preclinical studies. Reagents must be validated. For digital/image analysis, follow FDA digital pathology guidance. For regulated labs, maintain IQ/OQ/PQ, calibration, and assay validation records.

Q3: What is the warranty period for the whole analyser and key components?

A: The whole tissue analyser is covered by a 12-24 month warranty (medical/lab instruments). The instrument body, motion/robotics, detection/optical system, controller/software, and housing are covered, while reagents/consumables (stains, antibodies, buffers, slides - per-sample cost), lamps/LEDs (wear), filters/optics (wear), and tubing/valves (chemical wear) are consumables/accessories. Damage from improper use, non-approved reagents, reagent spills/corrosion, clogging, optical contamination, or unauthorized repair is excluded. Extended warranty/service contracts are standard and recommended (downtime delays diagnosis/research). Optics/lamps last 3-7 years; tubing 1-3 years; reagents are ongoing cost.

Q4: Is this device difficult to operate? Is professional training required?

A: Operation requires trained histology/pathology personnel. We provide manuals, installation, and training (1-5 days). Proper setup (dedicated lab space, ventilation for xylene/formalin, power/UPS, water, software installation, IQ/OQ for clinical), reagent loading, sample prep (fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, slide mounting), operation (select protocol, load slides, run, monitor), post-run (remove slides, clean, maintain inventory, archive data), maintenance (daily/weekly/monthly/annual cleaning, calibration, reagent replacement), and safety (biological, chemical (formalin, xylene, DAB carcinogen), electrical, waste disposal, data privacy) are important. See multifunctional tissue analyser (3294) for detailed workflow and safety - this standard tissue analyser follows the same histology principles but may have fewer integrated modules.

Q5: What is the typical lead-time for order delivery?

A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.

Q6: Is regular calibration required? What is the recommended calibration cycle?

A: Calibration/performance verification every 6-12 months by manufacturer: optical calibration, motion/positioning, temperature verification, software/algorithm validation. Routine: control slides (positive/negative per IHC run), staining QC (daily/weekly per CAP/ISO 15189), reagent lot verification. Annual PM (optics, robotics, lamp, tubing, software). For clinical/GLP labs, maintain records per accreditation requirements.

Q7: Are supporting consumables universal?

A: Reagents often instrument-specific (proprietary for automated stainers - use OEM/validated for IVD). Slides, coverslips, paraffin, cassettes are universal lab supplies. Long-term reagent cost significant (per-slide H&E $1-5, IHC $20-100+). Use OEM or validated compatible to maintain assay/warranty/regulatory compliance.

Q8: Can I customize parameters or supporting accessories?

A: Customization includes function (processor, stainer (H&E/special/IHC), image analysis, or combination), staining panels (H&E, special stains, IHC antibodies (HER2, ER, PR, Ki-67, PD-L1, CD markers), ISH), throughput (low/medium/high), regulatory (IVD vs RUO), digital imaging (scanner, analysis software, LIS connectivity), accessories (reagent kits, control slides, extra supplies, validation package (IQ/OQ/PQ), training, service contract, certifications (FDA, CE, NMPA, ISO 13485)). Additional reagents/accessories can be ordered separately.

Q9: Does the purchase include on-site installation and commissioning service?

A: Standard delivery includes analyser, initial reagents (sometimes), software, power cord, manual. On-site installation, IQ/OQ, and training ARE typically included or strongly recommended for tissue analysers (complex instruments requiring professional setup, validation, and user training on staining/analysis and regulatory compliance; manufacturer/certified technician installation standard, especially clinical/IVD). For simple RUO systems, self-install possible but training recommended. Always verify with control slides before use.

Q10: What types of samples are compatible with this equipment?

A: Compatible with FFPE tissues (surgical, biopsies, tumors), frozen tissues, cytology (cell blocks, smears), TMAs (tissue microarrays), animal tissues (preclinical/research), and tissue constructs. NOT compatible with: unfixed/putrefied tissue (autolysis), undecalcified bone/calcified tissue (needs decalcification), overly large specimens (must gross/trim), samples with metal foreign bodies (damages blades), and samples for nucleic acid/protein extraction (this is histology/imaging, not extraction - though FFPE sections can be used downstream with separate extraction). See 3294 for detailed sample requirements and histology workflow. For IHC, proper fixation (10% NBF 24-48h) is critical for antigen preservation. For digital scanning, slides must be clean and properly coverslipped.