Accu-TempTM Temperature Validation Slides

Accu-TempTM Temperature Validation Slides are designed to be used with automated IHC slide stainers, in order to help ensure that slide pad heaters are functioning properly. Most staining instruments require both routine and quarterly instrument maintenance in order to stay in regulatory compliance. Accu-TempTM offers an economical and efficient method to stay in compliance, and to help identify slide pad heating errors.

• Waterproof label, also contains lot number for more accurate reference
• Temperature label exhibits an easy to read temperature bar
• Larger label surface area provides heightened temperature sensitivity
• Labels include a pad number field to allow for precise identification of slide heating pad
• Temperature label easily removable from the slide and transferred to QC Maintenance Log
• A premium quality, economical alternative with enhanced features that help you maintain CAP Compliance
• QR code provides quick access to product specs, IFU, and can simply be scanned with a smart phone

How It Works

Accu-Temp Validation Slides are used to test the temperature of the slide heater pads on the instrument. Each slide has two temperature rating areas, one indicating 93°C and the other indicating 99°C, which change to black when the indicated temperature has been reached.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Load Accu-Temp Slides onto all slide pad positions on the instrument.
2. In the instrument software, click Function Tests.
3. Select the appropriate test function.
4. Click the Run button.
5. All slide positions are heated to a temperature exceeding 93°C but not exceeding 99°C and cooled. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete this operation.
6. Allow slides to cool before utilizing additional features.

Accu-Temp Validation Slides are used to test the temperature of the slide heater pads on the instrument. Each slide has two temperature rating areas, one indicating 93°C and the other indicating 99°C, which change to black when the indicated temperature has been reached.

RESULTS

At the completion of the test, observe slides. The temperature rating area on each slide indicating 93°C should have turned black while the temperature rating area indicating 99°C should have remained unchanged. If any slides fail, contact your instrument manufacturer’s local support representative.