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Q-Stain® X Autostainer
The Q-STAIN X Autostainer simplifies and speeds histology laboratory testing. The system is easy to operate system and is great for delivering rapid immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing for both frozen (FT) or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue types. When paired with its accompanying speedy DewaxAR antigen retrieval device, these flexible systems deliver quality results at speeds that compete with larger devices three times their size.
The Q-STAIN X and DewaxAR fit neatly into nearly any histology laboratory.
The flexible Q-STAIN X features an on-board graphical touchscreen and has space for up to 10-position reagent wheel with up to 7 different antibodies at a time and provides space for up to 10 patient slides. A set 10 FFPE tests can be completed in about 50 minutes after antigen retrieval, while a typical run of frozen tissue sections is finished in around 20 minutes.
System Overview:
Processes a typical run of frozen tissue IHC tests in around 20 minutes.
System has a capacity of 10 antibody/ancillary reagents (e.g. DAB), 10 tissue slides, and up to 6 separate bulk reagents, e.g. hematoxylin.
Small bench top size requires only ~1.5 square feet or (~0.2 square meters) of bench space.
Adapts instantly from H&E testing to frozen tissue or FFPE tissue section testing.
Growing menu projected to exceed 50 assays by the end of 2025
Q-STAIN X is a new Rapid Autostainer for H&E, frozen tissue, and FFPE tissue sections.
More Unique System Features
Q-STAIN X is a novel autostainer concept that fits into nearly any histology laboratory. Whether the system is being utilized as the primary histology instrument for a small laboratory environment such as a doctor’s office or small reference lab or as a specialty or backup autostainer to the larger floor model mainline autostainers, Q-STAIN can be a great new addition to any lab.
- Automation helps lab operators to deliver consistent quality results every time.
- Clever touchscreen software design makes programming tissue slides fast and easy.
- Random access matching of antibodies to specimen slides speeds programming.
- Rapid test result turnarounds enhance lab workflows for applications such as surgical pathology, Mohs dermatology, and small lab biopsy testing.
- Improved workflows also facilitate better planning of patient surgeries and scheduling. With automation, it’s no longer necessary to schedule patients for specific days of the week to accommodate complete.
- Run specific ancillary reagents such as blocking agents and chromogens are automatically matched to slides loaded onto the system.
- Fast turnaround means that the system can easily adapt between modes of operation.
- Reagent volume distribution is a modest 100µL or 200µL depending upon which sized slide chamber is used.
- Waste streams are separated between regular wash and chromogen reagents.
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“We’re excited to offer this new autostainer system to meet many different laboratory testing needs. In a small laboratory environment, Q-STAIN X might be used as a mainline IHC test device. In a larger lab, the autostainer may be ideal for specialty testing, urgent turnaround tests or to share the load with a larger mainline autostaining system. Q-STAIN X can be a great fit when placed near the operating room or radiology to rapidly manage frozen tissue surgical sections or cytology specimens, or it could be ideal for a busy doctor’s office laboratory.”
—Jianfu Wang, Ph.D., President and CEO, Novodiax
How Could You See Q-STAIN X Working in Your Lab?
We are always looking for partnering sites to add to our growing list of applications aimed at specialty doctor’s office labs, reference labs and and general pathology. The Q-STAIN X has thus far demonstrated that it is highly effective in doctor’s office settings and in some small reference laboratories. Now that the DewaxAR is ready for duty, we anticipate there being a greater interest in the efficiencies that can be obtained using the Q-STAIN X Autostainer for more routine uses. Contact us to let us know what kinds of tests you might need and how you can see operating the Q-STAIN X in your laboratory?
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New DewaxAR
A novel device for rapid antigen retrieval and dewaxing of up to 24 FFPE slides
DewaxAR Features
- 1-Step operation for rapid removal of wax and antigen retrieval for FFPE slides.
- Simple-to-use programmable software is managed through simple touch electronic buttons.
- Skimming technology helps to ensure separation of residual wax from specimens.
- No need for additional steps to further remove wax, e.g. residual wax floating upon the surface.
- Highly concentrated buffers minimize preparations and shipping costs.
Reference Publications
- Zhang X, Liu J, Yan X. Rapid intraoperative immunocytochemistry
of central nervous system tumors, Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2020;13(1):44-48, www.ijcep.com /ISSN:1936-2625/IJCEP0104690 - Cheraghi N, Demer A, Meister A, Lee P. Melanoma Treated With Mohs Micrographic Surgery Using a Novel-Modified 15-Minute MART-1 Immunostain: Discussion of Technique and Experience.Dermatol Surg 2020;00:1-3
- Liu M, Zhao SQ, Yang L, Li X, Song X, Zheng Y, Fan J, Shi H. A direct immunohistochemistry (IHC) method improves the intraoperative diagnosis of breast papillary lesions including breast cancer, Discov Med. 2019 Jul;28(151):29-37
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