Hi Marjorie:
I recently was at a meeting and saw the new Leica automatic microtome. It is a
whole new look at the way a block is cut. The block rotates toward the blade. I
plan on getting it in our lab to try. Unfortunately, I can't let you know how it
works in a clinical setting yet. I would suggest getting a demo.
Let us know what you think...

"Hagerty, Marjorie A." wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> The two techs that cut most of the time have both developed carpal tunnel. I
> asked the director if we could get automatic microtomes and he is going to
> go to bat for us.
>
> Of course I don't know anything about automatic tomes. Would some of you
> mind sharing your recommendations/opinions/experiences with me?
>
> We currently have 3 Leica 1512, like them very much, and produce top quality
> slides.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Marg
> Marjorie Hagerty, H.T. (ASCP) H.T.L., Q IHC
> Supervisor, Anatomic Pathology
> Eisenhower Medical Center
> 39000 Bob Hope Drive
> Rancho Mirage, California 92270
> 760.773.2013
> FAX:760.773.1587
> mhagerty@emc.org