Question 1

What is a Compresstome®?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 2

What are the general steps for using the Compresstome to make tissue sections?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 3

What are the best cutting parameters to use for cutting speed and oscillation frequency?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 4

​​I get chattermarks on tissue slices. How can I achieve better slices?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 5

I am getting uneven tissue slices of inconsistent thickness. How do I fix this?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 6

What are the advantages of using a Compresstome vibrating microtome compared to other tissue slicers?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 7

What are your best-selling Compresstome models?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 8

What is the difference between the VF-210-0Z, VF-300, VF-510-0Z, and VF-800-0Z models?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 9

I want a fully automated model, should I choose the VF-300 or the VF-510-0Z model?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 10

What size specimen tubes do you offer for your Compresstome models?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 11

What is the maximum length of tissue that can fit in a specimen tube?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 12

What do I do if the white plunger gets stuck inside the stainless steel specimen tube?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 13

Is agarose embedding safe? Can I use the Compresstome without agarose embedding?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 14

Will the temperature of the agarose damage my tissue?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 15

What agarose concentration should I use for embedding tissue?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

Question 16

How do I get my tissue slice to fall out of the agarose after I cut?

Accepted Answer

Precisionary Instruments Compresstome® tissue slicers are a type of vibrating microtome, otherwise known as a vibratome. We call ours the Compresstome® because our models utilize a patented compression technology that no other tissue slicer on the market possesses. This technology works by cutting samples vertically instead of horizontally. More importantly, it uses a specimen tube that embeds tissue samples in low-melting agarose. The sample then exits the tube, and the blade cuts the sample right at the site of compression, creating even, consistent slices every time you cut.

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