BenchMark Special Stains

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BenchMark Special Stains

The BenchMark Special Stains system enhances workflow with proven technology

The BenchMark Special Stains system offers advanced automation for histology special stains. By fully automating the process from baking to staining, the BenchMark Special Stains system enables the consistent and efficient quantitative detection of targets, aiding accurate diagnosis.

Productivity features such as the ability to run any test next to any other test and waste fluid sensing optimise workflow. Reducing manual processes and improving lab capabilities allows your skilled laboratory professionals to focus on higher-value contributions.

Additionally, an intuitive user interface (Ventana System Software) connects up to eight BenchMark Special Stains and IHC/ISH instruments, enabling seamless integration and easy adoption for lab personnel.

A lab technologist holds up a case of tissue slides that were stained with the BenchMark Special Stains instrument.
Benefits at a glance

Benefits at a glance

Three histology slides stained with the Jones Staining Kit, demonstrating customisable staining.

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

Jones Staining Kit images demonstrate customisable staining achieved with different protocol selections.

Three bottles of VENTANA reagents for special stains. Technician wearing gloves applying the lid to one bottle.
  • Eliminate manual processes with ready-to-use reagents, fully automated baking, de-paraffinisation and staining, and independent slide heating.
  • 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.
Four barcoded microscope slides loaded on the BenchMark Special Stains instrument.
  • Ready-to-use reagents reduce technician exposure to, and handling of, hazardous chemicals
  • Bulk fluid volume sensing automatically detects waste fluid levels to prevent spills or overflow
  • Barcoded slides and reagents ensure the right test for the right patient
  • Individual slide staining virtually eliminates cross-contamination
Image of a model wearing a headset, depicting a Roche service expert.

VENTANA CareGiver remote support establishes a communication link between the BenchMark Special Stains instrument and the Roche customer support centre, delivering remote troubleshooting and training, software upgrades over the internet and over-the-shoulder help from Roche service experts.

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Ordering Information

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Product specification Value
General characteristics
Fully automated Baking, deparaffinisation and staining of special stains
Slide carousel 1-20 slides with independent temperature control for each position.
Reagent carousel 25 reagent positions
Slides 25 mm x 75 mm or 26 mm x 76 mm Superfrost Plus
Bulk fluids Up to four bulk fluids in 3-6 L on-board containers
DI water quality specifications CLSI guideline C3-A4 Clinical Laboratory Reagent Water (CLRW)
Modularity 1–8 BenchMark instruments may be controlled from one PC
Configuration Freestanding or modified benchtop installation
Certifications CSA, EMC, CE compliant
Ordering code 06657389001
Temperature control
Instrument operational temperature 37°C–75°C
Environmental requirements
Heat 1200 BTU/Hr
Operating temperature 15°C to 30°C
Humidity 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Electrical specifications
Voltage 100 VAC +/- 10% (Japan), 120 VAC +/- 10% (US & Canada), 230 VAC +/- 10% (Europe)
Current 4 Amps
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power connection Standard 3-prong grounded
Fuse Waste module: 6.3 Amps, 250 Volts, 5 mm x 20 mm, fast acting
Instrument physical characteristics
Size (W x D x H) 50.8 cm x 63 cm x 135.4 cm 
Weight 76.7 kg
Clearances Rear 15.2 cm
Top 30.5 cm
Left side 7.6 cm
Right side 61 cm to open door to 90°
Right side 101.6 cm to open door to 180°
Front 108 cm

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