I can't comment on the validity of this information however I wanted to
make you aware that Sakura has both a tape and a glass coverslipper
instrument now available so that company can offer you choices. I'm not
endorsing their products nor do I have first hand experience with either
of these units but you might want to investigate further to make an
informed decision.



Vinnie Della Speranza
Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services
Medical University of South Carolina
165 Ashley Avenue  Suite 309
Charleston, SC 29425
Ph: 843-792-6353
fax: 843-792-8974

>>> "Satterfield, Marirose" 
12/11/02 10:02AM >>>
I am a first time user of the Histonet. I have been told it is very
useful
for information.
I have been looking into purchasing a automated coverslip. We have had
several demos in-house. We had found for ease of operation the Sakura
was
most trouble free. Although when the Leica Reps came in they told us
stories
of slides coverslipped with the tape as popping off and ruining the
tissue.
They also told us that there was a large company that sued Sakura for
having
to go back and recover all their slides. So I am interested in hearing
all
sides of the story from people who have used either coverslipper.
Thanks in advance
Mari Satterfield
Mercy Memorial Hospital
Monroe Mi