VENTANA BenchMark Special Stains system

Superior special stains workflow efficiency

Eliminate manual processes and slide batching with ready-to-use reagents, automated deparaffinization and independent slide heating.

Consistent quality

Optimise assays with editable protocols and leverage automation to eliminate technician variability for reproducible, high quality stains.

Improved safety

Decrease technician and patient risk with reduced exposure to harmful chemicals, barcoded slides and reagents to ensure the right test for the right patient, and individual slide staining to reduce risk of cross-contamination.

Experience advanced support

VENTANA CareGiver remote support establishes a two-way communication link between the BenchMark Special Stains instrument and the Roche customer support center. This connection delivers remote troubleshooting and training, software upgrades over the internet, and over-the-shoulder help from Roche service experts.

Featured system specifications

• Fully automated baking, deparaffinization and staining of Special Stains
• Slide carousel holds 1–20 slides with independent temperature control for each position
• Free standing or modified benchtop installation
• Bulk fluid and waste capacities designed to support a minimum of three full runs