Table 1.
Comparison between the Compresstome VF-300 and the Vibratome 3000
| Compresstome VF-300 | Vibratome 3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of light source | No | Yes |
| Construction | Flimsy | Solid |
| Cutting speed | Fast ~5 sections/minute | Slow ~0.8 sections/minute |
| Number of blocks that can be cut at the same time | One | Four |
| Chilling capability | Frozen buffer cubes added to the buffer tank | Dry ice or ice placed in the outer chamber |
| Sectioning difficulties due to blade dislodging embedded tissue | Rare | Frequent |
| Maximum section size | ~0.64 cm2 | ~0.25 cm2 |