USED LEICA AUTOSTAINER XL
Overview
Description
The Leica Autostainer XL (ST5010) is a high-throughput automated slide staining system designed for routine histology and pathology laboratories. It automates Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining as well as a wide range of special staining protocols, delivering consistent, reproducible staining while significantly reducing manual labor and improving laboratory workflow.
The system accommodates continuous loading and unloading without interrupting operation and features programmable staining protocols, integrated slide agitation, an onboard drying oven, and compatibility with the optional Leica CV5030 Coverslipper for fully automated staining and coverslipping workflows. An unused unit offers the advantage of minimal wear, making it particularly attractive for laboratories seeking reliable, high-throughput histology automation. The system supports up to 600 slides per hour (program dependent) with 26 processing stations and storage for 15 custom staining programs.
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Key Highlights
- Fully automated histology slide staining system
- Ideal for H&E and special staining protocols
- Continuous loading and unloading during operation
- Processes 200–600 slides/hour (protocol dependent)
- Holds 11 slide racks
- 30 slides per rack (maximum 330 slides loaded)
- 26 processing stations
- Minimum 18 reagent stations
- Up to 5 water wash stations
- Integrated drying oven (30°C–65°C)
- Stores 15 programmable staining methods with up to 25 steps each
- Compatible with Leica CV5030 Coverslipper
- Programmable slide agitation and incubation times
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Applications / Uses
- Histopathology laboratories
- Clinical pathology
- Hospital laboratories
- H&E staining
- Special histological staining
- Research pathology
- Veterinary pathology
- Academic medical laboratories
- Tissue diagnostics
- High-volume slide processing
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Typical Specifications (Summary)
- System Type: Automated Slide Stainer
- Model: ST5010 Autostainer XL
- Slide Throughput: 200–600 slides/hour (protocol dependent)
- Loading Capacity: 11 slide racks
- Rack Capacity: 30 slides/rack
- Maximum Slides Loaded: 330 slides
- Total Stations: 26
- Reagent Stations: Minimum 18
- Water Stations: Up to 5
- Oven Temperature: Ambient to 65°C
- Program Memory: 15 programs, up to 25 steps each
- Reagent Vessel Capacity: 450 mL
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 109 × 67 × 51 cm
- Weight: 65 kg
- Power Requirements: 100–120 V or 230–240 V, 50/60 Hz
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Typical Configuration Includes
- Leica Autostainer XL (ST5010)
- Slide rack carriers
- Reagent vessels
- Water station assemblies
- Integrated drying oven
- Control panel
- Power cord
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Specifications
Type: Slide Stainers

