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Micro Solutions / Life Science
Steiner smears Aerospray TB
Coloring for acid-resistant bacteria: fluorescent and carbol-fuxin methods
Product overview
- Aerospray TB
- ELITech
- USA
- Aerospray Gram / TB
- Aerospray TB
Coloring for acid-resistant bacteria: fluorescent and carbol-fuxin methods
with optional cytocentrifuge Cytopro for concentration of cellular material
Aerospray TB 7722 is an automatic staining system for acid-resistant bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Support for fluorescent and carbol-fuxin methods, a fresh serving of dye for each cycle, and an optional cytocentrifuge help standardize microbiological diagnosis.
The device automates the coloration of biological fluids using fluorescent protocols and the Zil-Nielsen carbol-fuxin method. Reagents are sprayed on glass in a rotating carousel through independent nozzles; fresh dye delivery reduces the risk of material transfer between cycles, and automatic cleaning of nozzles simplifies maintenance. Custom settings allow for customized intensity and protocols, and sample, reagent and operator logs support traceability. Cytopro's optional eight-position rotor extends the system with a cytocentrifugation function to concentrate cellular material.
Model 7722: Carousel capacity 1-12 or 1-30 slides; declared performance of about 240 slides / h Optional Cytopro rotor speed of 100–2000 rpm with an accuracy of ±5%; capacity of 8 cameras and 8 slides. Supported fluorescent protocols with auramin or auramin / rhodamine and carbol-fuxin coloration with the appropriate Dimensions: 57 x 25 x 54 cm, height with open lid - 58 cm, weight - 17.5 kg, Power - 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, maximum power - 200 W.
Key figures
18 months.
shelf-life
2
Method: fluorescent and carbol-fuxin
30+
Aerospray patents
Applications
- Identification of acid-resistant bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Fluorochromic coloring with auramin / auramin-rhodamine
- Coloring according to Zil-Nilsen (carbol-fuxin)
- Cytocentrifugation (with Cytopro rotor)
Models and configurations
- Aerospray TB
Product details
Steiner Aerospray TB
coloring of drugs on acid-resistant bacteria
Colouring result
acid-resistant bacteria in a smear
Colouring methods
- Fluorescent protocols with auramin O or auramin / rhodamine
- Carbol-fuxin coloration according to Zil-Nilsen, including ELITe ZN technology without heating and dangerous fumes
- Methylene blue and diamond green as contrast dyes
Standardization
- Independent nozzles apply fresh reagent to each glass, reducing the risk of material transfer between cycles.
- Automatic cleaning of nozzles after each cycle
- Custom intensity settings and coloring protocols
Traceability
- Sample, reagent and operator logs
- Cytopro rotor – eight-position cytocentrifugation for concentration of cellular material
Throughput
| Carousel capacity | 1-12 or 1-30 slides |
|---|---|
| Throughput | ~240 slides/h |
| Cytopro rotor speed (optional) | 100-2,000 rpm ±5% |
Construction and power supply
| Dimensions (WxVxG) | 57×25×54 cm |
|---|---|
| Height with open lid | 58 cm |
| Weight | 17.5 kg |
| Power supply | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, up to 200 W |
Reagents - fluorescent method
Reagent A - fluorescence discolorer, SS-061AF, 500 ml
Discoloration after primary staining
Reagent B - potassium permanganate, SS-061BP, 500 ml
Background glow quenching (contrast)
Reagent C - auramin O, SS-061CA, 500 ml
Primary fluorescent dye
Reagent C - auramin/rhodamine (mode), SS-061CAR, 500 ml
Alternative fluorescent dye
Reagents - the Zil-Nielsen method
Reagent A - Carbol-Fuxin discolorant, SS-061A, 500 ml
Acid discoloration after carbol-fuxin
Reagent B - Diamond Green, SS-061BBG, 500 ml
Background contrasting
Reagent B - methylene blue, SS-061BMB, 500 ml
Alternative contrast dyeing
Reagent C - ELITe ZN, SS-061CEZ, 500 ml
Carbol-Fuxin without Heating by Elite ZN Technology
Other accessories
Mycohold adhesive reagent, SS-061M / concentrate SS-161M
Improved adhesion of cellular material to glass
Acid resistance control slides, SS-249 (50 units)
Quality control of painting
Cytopro AC-160 rotor and AC-188/AC-189 carousels
Optional cytocentrifugation and choice of carousel capacity
Related equipment types
- Fluorescent microscopes
- Biosafety cabinets
- Cytocentrifuges
- Consumables for smear painting
Related products
- Ningbo Sunny Instruments EX30 — Fluorescent microscopes
- Heal Force HFsafe 900 — Biosafety cabinets
- Cence TG16-WS — Cytocentrifuges
Classification
- Microbiology
- Smear staining systems
- Immunochemical and clinical diagnostic equipment
- Hematology
- Stations for preparing and coloring blood smears
- Aerospray TB