Automated sample preparation system TMA Master II

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Overview

As the latest member of 3DHISTECH's TMA product family, TMA Master II is based on the proven TMA Master design with hardware and software improvements inspired by the TMA Grand Master. It is a computer-controlled instrument for preparing tissue microarray (TMA) blocks from human or animal specimens. The instrument supports tissue core diameters of 0.6, 1, 1.5 and 2 mm and can optionally extract samples to standard 0.2 ml PCR tubes for downstream molecular pathology applications.

Applications

• Hospital and clinic laboratories
• Pathology departments
• Biobanks
• Research centers, including cancer research
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Toxico-pathology laboratories

Key features

• Fully automated, computer-controlled operation
• Fast processing and high throughput
• New TMA Grand Master type motors and tools for improved performance
• Automated tool size measurement for precise core extraction
• Automated recipient block height measurement to ensure block quality
• High-resolution camera for donor block imaging
• Custom recipient block design and production
• Option to create up to 4 identical TMA blocks
• Optional extraction of tissue samples to 0.2 ml PCR tubes

Benefits for laboratories

• Reduces reagent and slide consumption
• Saves time and workforce by automating repetitive tasks
• Enables precise and reproducible TMA block production
• Provides extracted samples compatible with molecular assays
• Suitable for a wide range of lab environments, including small laboratories