The VENTANA HE 600 system is the only automated H&E stainer that offers individual slide staining. Empower your pathology laboratory to achieve high levels of stain quality, workflow efficiency and improved safety.
VENTANA HE 600 system
Perform H&E staining with the VENTANA HE 600 system - laboratory automation with individual slide staining for enhanced quality, workflow and safety.
IVD
For in vitro diagnostic use.

Leadership through laboratory innovation

Count on quality reproducible stains
- Individual slide staining provides exceptional stain consistency and reproducibility to ensure your first slide of the day has the same quality as your last
- Ready-to-use reagents are certified and tested for quality to provide consistent, high-quality stains
Improve laboratory workflow
- Consolidating slide drying, staining and coverslipping into a single pathology instrument frees up your staff from non-value-added activities like monitoring slide rack status and manual slide rack transport
- Reduce hands-on time for maintenance with ready-to-use reagents. Eliminate daily and/or weekly reagent reservoir “bumps” and reservoir cleaning
Improve patient safety
- Individual slide staining virtually eliminates tissue cross-contamination in the H&E staining process
- Barcode sample tracking during processing reduces ID errors
Safer working environment for histotechnologists
- Removal of xylene and alcohol from H&E process, coupled with ready-to-use reagents creates a safer working environment by reducing the risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals
Use left and right arrow keys to scroll between the tabs
Overview
General characteristics
View full tableGeneral characteristics
Parameter | Value |
Labeling | IVD, CE marked according to European Union Directive 98/79/EC, CSA |
Certifications | EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-010, IEC 61010-2-081, EN 61010-2-101, EN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-6, EN ISO 18113-1:2011 |
Fully automated | Consolidates ovens, stainers and coverslipper into one system |
Capacity | 10 trays = 200 slides |
Throughput | Up to 200 slides/hour |
Time to first result | 40-45 minutes at mid range protocols |
Consumables | Nine reagents plus coverslips |
Coverslips | 24 mm x 50 mm glass coverslips |
DI water supply hook up | Not necessary |
Barcodes | Capable of reading Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR code and other symbologies |
Specimen tracking | Track slides from drying to coverslipping |
Connectivity | (Recommended) Standard Category 5, RJ-45 network port located within 4.25 m (14 ft) of the left side of the instrument |
Alarms | Configurable audible and visual alerts available |
Environmental conditions
View full tableEnvironmental conditions
Parameter | Value |
Temperature | 15 °C to 32 °C (59 °F to 90 °F) |
Humidity | 10% - 80%, non-condensing |
Altitude | 305 m below sea level (-1,000 ft) to 1,829 m above sea level (6,000 ft) |
Electrical specifications
View full tableElectrical specifications
Parameter | Value |
Voltage | 230 +/- 10% nominal AC, 50/60 Hz |
Current | Dedicated/isolated 30 amp circuit required |
UPS | Highly recommended |
Ventilation specifications
View full tableVentilation specifications
Parameter | Value |
Flow rate | 60-70 CFM |
Duct size | 7.62 cm (3 inches) |
Physical characteristics (installed dimensions)
View full tablePhysical characteristics (installed dimensions)
Parameter | Value |
Configuration | Floor model |
Width | 145 cm / 57 inches |
Depth | 88 cm* / 34.5 inches* |
Height | 202 cm, 79.5 inches (without ventilation) 229 cm, 90 inches (with ventilation) |
Weight | 621 kg, ~ 1,370 lbs (no waste module) 645 kg, ~ 1,422 lbs (waste module included) |
Note: See site requirements for detailed layout of space and load requirements
Waste options*
View full tableWaste options*
Parameter | Value |
Direct-to-drain | Drain must be located within 4.5 m (15 ft) of the right side of the instrument |
Waste collection | (2) 5.7 L waste containers, can be changed without process interruption |