Milestone LOGOS One - Reagents; Log in and Log out

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MM098-002 – LOGOS ONE – Operator Manual
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2.9 Reagents
Complete the set up with reagents, by providing at least:
PROCESSING REAGENTS:
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) Formalin 10% or FineFIX
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) Flushing solution (60% absolute alcohol/40% tap water)
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) Absolute Ethanol
 2 tanks of 5l (or 1US gal) Absolute Ethanol for rinsing
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) Absolute Isopropanol
 4kg (8,82 lb) Paraffin, Histology grade
 If you want to process fatty tissues larger than 3mm, it is suggested to provide also a second
isopropanol tank: 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) Absolute Isopropanol
Alternative to isopropanol:
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) JFC® - for processing of larger fatty tissues (3mm and larger), use of
Milestone JFC solution is recommended.
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) MileGREEN® - for processing of larger fatty tissues (3mm and larger), use
of Milestone MileGREEN® solution is recommended.
If an isopropanol alternative is used, a flushing in isopropanol after xylene/JFC or
isoparaffin before paraffin is ALWAYS REQUIRED.
CLEANING REAGENTS:
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) Xylene or Isoparaffin (MileGREEN®)
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) Absolute Ethanol
 1 tank of 5l (or 1US gal) tap Water.
2.10 Log in and log out
As a default, when the system is switched on, the LOG IN screen appears. Press “Administrator” button,
enter the password (issued as a separate document inserted in the Operator Manual) and press “Enter”.
The above reagents must be onsite and available at time installation of unit.
Refer to chapter 9.4.1 for purity grade of reagents.
Tank to be filled with tap water must be either supplied locally and in this case it is
required to use a clean tank, or can be purchased directly from the manufacturer (for
details see Chapter 8).