Minimal routine maintenance
Out-of-the-box, methanol-free reagents
Staining phases are monitored for standardisation
RFID (radio frequency identification) technology for storing reagent traceability data and standard staining protocol

The RAL StainBox is a compact, semi-automated system for staining peripheral blood smears and bone marrow slides. It offers a suitable solution for laboratories with small workloads. Out-of-the-box, methanol-free MCDh reagents are used for staining the blood smears and bone marrow slides. The staining procedure is standardised through a software-controlled process.

Features

Smear Workflow

The RAL StainBox is a part of the Smear Workflow concept, which optimises the preparation of peripheral blood smears for automated digital morphology. It comprises the RAL SmearBox and RAL StainBox with methanol-free reagents, combined with the CellaVision^® DC-1. The concept seamlessly covers the whole haematology workflow so that you can provide results with consistently high quality.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions in mm (W x D x H)	590 x 300 x 225 mm
Weight	3.95 kg
Supported staining reagents	Kit RAL StainBox MCDh and Kit RAL StainBox BBM (methanol-free reagent sets)
Capacity	Up to 5 slides within a slide holder
Staining time	Approx. 12 minutes (depending on the stain protocol)