What does a unit cost?
The list price is $13,995.00. The AGS is the only unit in the world that uses this new patented technology to automate the entire Gram Staining Process.

What about the warranty?
A twelve (12) month warranty is standard. If a problem occurs, call our toll free number 1-800-295-9588. If your problem cannot be resolved by phone, a replacement unit will be shipped to you 3 day express at no charge. Extended warranties cost $2,500.00 for each additional year. Tubing is not covered under the warranty.

What about daily maintenance?
Daily maintenance is not required; however the pump windings need to be changed every 1100 cycles or once annually. This can be done in just a few minutes. The cost of a new pump tube set is $155.00.

Does the AGS require special slides?
No. The machine was designed to accept several manufacturers’ slides. A quality 25mm x 75mm slide or 3in. x 1 in. slide works fine.

Are QC slides available for the AGS?
Yes. GG&B does provide QC slides for $95.00 for a box of 50 that will be shipped same day if your order is placed before 3:00 pm CST.

What about the stain/reagent kit?
The AGS Stain kits are a proprietary formulation developed exclusively for GG&B Company. The stains go through an 18 step filtering process to eliminate precipitant and the Grams Iodine is pre-stabilized. The stain kits contain Crystal Violet, Grams Iodine, Safranin and two bottles of decolorizer. The kits will process 110 slides and provide enough decolorizer to accommodate samples, auto-calibrations, and automatic cuvette washes. The AGS Stain kits have a shelf life of two years unopened.

What is the cost of the stain/reagent kit?
There are 110 tests per stain kit and retails for $90.00. Reagent rental programs are available upon request.

What are the benefits of the AGS Unit over manual Gram Staining?

1. The AGS is not "technique dependent". You get consistency no matter who processes the slide. With our patented electronic eye, decolorization is perfect every time.
2. There is no cross-contamination. The AGS uses fresh stain for each sample slide. No more filtering of stains as with the manual process. This saves time and eliminates the mess.
3. The AGS has independently adjustable stain times on both the long and short cycles. It also has the option of decolorizing only if the operator chooses to do so.
4. The AGS allows the user to do other tasks while the slide is processing.
5. No technical expertise is required to do a quality Gram Stain. As long as the sample is properly heat fixed, anyone can now perform the Gram Staining process with confidence.
6. Fewer fluids are used saving the lab disposal fees. The AGS does not have to be placed by sink – can be placed beside a Microscope. Clean sinks are the future while improving your lab work flow.
7. Spend more time testing and less time cleaning your machines. Check out the competitors’ recommended scheduled maintaince and you will appreciate the savings being offered by the AGS.

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