Installation of new equipment: Histopathology Tissue Processor Histocore Pearl from Leica Biosystems
Central Laboratory – NABL Reaccredited
A state of the art and highly
advanced histopathology tissue processor “HistoCore
PEARL†from “Leica Biosystemsâ€
was installed in the histopathology division of Father Muller Medical College Hospital
Laboratory. The machine has 3.5liter capacity reagent bottles, has vacuum
facility and can process 200 cassettes at a time. The machine is simple to
operate with touch screen facility and has custom made processing protocols.
A few selected tissues such as small
biopsies can be processed within 2-hours and the biopsy report can be given on
the same day in critical cases.
It also has Reagent Management System
(RMS) for optimal reagent usage.
The machine is totally enclosed, has fume
extraction, activated carbon filter to detoxify the toxic fumes that decreases
the exposure to toxic fumes and enhances the safety of the users. The equipment
also has the provision to run on xylene-free mode. The equipment is really a
great boon to the Central Laboratory.
The equipment was blessed by Rev Fr Richard Coelho, Administrator of the Hospital. Dr Umashankar the Lab Director welcomed the gathering and Dr Hilda proposed vote of thanks. Dr Sanjeev Rai, Chief of Medical Services, Sr Janet, Chief Nursing Officer, Dr Shivashanker Quality Manager and Post Graduates and technicians were present at the occasion.