Computer Imprintable Label Systems Ltd Search UK 0800 917 0024 INTL +44 (0)1903 219000 Sectors Labels and printers Label services Information centre Need help? About us Contact us Home Information centre Blog Xylene-resistant labels for tissue processing (1) Facebook Twitter Linkedin Xylene-resistant labels for tissue processing LABORATORY 16 June 2016 CASE STUDY 1: For automated tissue processing The Cytogenetic department of a large NHS Foundation Trust needed slide labels that would withstand the various demands of tissue processing. The laboratory required one set of slide labels that could offer maximum durability in freezer storage, water baths up to 120°C, paraffin wax processing and slide staining - with a preference that labels would not change color, to ensure bar codes could be clearly read by automated scanners. CILS’ 8100SRS material is designed for this solution, as its solvent-resistant properties allow labels to withstand repeated xylene submersion without disintegrating, as well as resisting formalin, ethanol (IMS / IDA) and other chemical fixatives. The label material maintains integrity between -40°C and +150°C, and resists discoloration from slide stains, keeping data clearly legible. Labels are printable using a standard thermal transfer printer and a CILS DRD grade ribbon, which is essential for this process. Because of the versatile durability of the CIL-8100SRS label, the department takes the same label material for wellplates and high-density tubes, increasing the convenience of printing as ribbons no longer need to be changed for different media. The 8100SRS material is part of the CILS Laboratory Slide Label range of products CASE STUDY 2: For manual tissue processing CILS have worked with Cancer Research to create a durable, printable label for identifying microslides during manual, xylene-based tissue processing. The laboratory’s existing labels were inadequate for their standard deparaffinizing protocols; separating from the adhesive, disintegrating and causing vital data to be lost. While several solvent-resistant label materials exist, most are constructed for automated processes where the xylene, acetone or similar agent will have evaporated before slides are handled by a technician. In the case of the Cancer Research laboratory, manual tissue processing means slides are handled while wet with xylene, causing printed data to smudge on these labels. To achieve maximum print resistance in this application, the solution was the CILS 8100-USRS label material printed with a CILS RRD grade thermal transfer printing ribbon. It’s compatible with standard thermal transfer printers, and provided the Cancer Research laboratory with permanent slide labels that would keep print clear in aggressive solvents, IMS, IDA and temperatures up to +150°C. The 8100-USRS material is part of the CILS Laboratory Slide Label range of products. 2 Southdownview Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8NL, UK 0800 917 0024 enquiries@cils-international.com © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Privacy policy Cookies Terms and conditions Terms and conditions of sales Sitemap Disclaimer Copyright For more information, please see the link below. More infoGot it!