RESULTS YOU CAN TRUST
Delivering reliable results. Just like you do.
KT® Premium Slides and KT Koverglass deliver proven high performance to support the best possible patient care. With three proprietary formulas designed for optimal staining across applications, KT slides provide unmatched workflow compatibility and confidence in every case.
Your StatLab Sales Representative can answer questions, send you a sample, and help you decide if KT is a good fit for your lab.
YOU HAVE A CHOICE. SO WHY KT?
Quality that performs.
- Superior Performance. Engineered to maintain post-staining integrity, helping prevent failed slides—and the costly rework that follows.
- High-Quality. Manufactured with premium raw materials, precision engineering, and rigorous two-step quality controls.
- Validated. Digital-pathology friendly and validated across printers, stainers, automated coverslippers, and imaging systems for seamless integration.
- Trusted. Backed by over 35 years of slide expertise and carefully packed, stored, and monitored to ensure exceptional performance.
WHAT DO CUSTOMER SAY?
Learn why HCA switched all their slides to KT.
Breast Tissue on KT5+
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BACKED BY DATA
Proven super adhesion.
Why put your trust in KT? KT5+ slides ensure even the trickiest tissues withstand harsh chemical processing, maintaining tissue integrity at rates higher than other popular slide brands.
KT Slide Frequently Asked Questions
Why should we switch to KT slides?
Why should we switch to KT slides?
KT Slides are designed to provide unmatched workflow compatibility to support reliable results throughout your histology workflow. With dependable tissue adhesion and minimal background staining for a pristine slide, these are an excellent choice for routine H&E, special stains, IHC, and ISH and are excellent for digital pathology workflows.
What makes them different from other slides?
What makes them different from other slides?
Not all microscope slides are created equal. KT Slides are manufactured with premium raw materials, and a rigorous two-step quality control system. Special attention is given to ensure slides are free from debris, have uniform dimensions, and are evenly coated.
Will KT Slides work with my current protocols?
Will KT Slides work with my current protocols?
KT Slides are validated for use for routine histology, including H&E and special stains, as well as IHC and ISH. Before switching, evaluate the appropriate KT slide (KT1, KT3+, or KT5+) with your existing protocols to optimize performance and determine which KT works best for your lab’s requirements.
Will KT Slides work with my current staining instruments? What about coverslippers?
Will KT Slides work with my current staining instruments? What about coverslippers?
KT slides have been evaluated on most IHC instruments and special stainers, including Roche, Leica, and Dako, as well as many commercial coverslippers. Before making a complete switch, validate KT Slides on all automated instruments and to confirm combability. KT® Koverglass is also validated on many commercial glass coverslippers.
Will we need to change anything in our workflow?
Will we need to change anything in our workflow?
KT slides can be introduced into your workflow with minimal disruption. We recommend evaluating the slides using your current microtomy, staining, and coverslipping procedures before transitioning to routine use. Follow your lab’s established validation procedures when making a change.
How well do difficult tissues adhere to the slide during harsher staining protocols, like IHC or ISH?
How well do difficult tissues adhere to the slide during harsher staining protocols, like IHC or ISH?
Tissue adhesion is especially important when working with challenging specimens or protocols. KT5+ slides are available with advanced adhesion for the most difficult tissue types, especially for ISH. KT3+ slides are available with standard adhesion that are excellent for special stains, frozen, and most IHC stains.
Are KT Slides compatible with all printers?
Are KT Slides compatible with all printers?
KT slides are designed to be compatible with PiSmart printers and are part of the PiSmart promise. They are compatible with all thermal transfer printers and UV laser printers. For customers that have inkjet printers, we recommend using the KT-i family – also available in KT1-I, KT3+-I and KT5+-i.
Can I use KT Slides and Koverglass for digital pathology?
Can I use KT Slides and Koverglass for digital pathology?
Yes, KT slides are made from premium German glass that enables superior clarity for digital pathology and imaging systems. Selecting slides that are free from debris and support clean backgrounds, and with consistent preparation can help your lab work towards more reliable whole-slide imaging results.
What’s the difference between KT1, KT3+, and KT5+?
What’s the difference between KT1, KT3+, and KT5+?
KT1: Non-adhesion slides that are excellent for H&E, special stains, and frozen sections.
KT3+: Premium standard adhesion slides that are excellent for H&E, special stains, frozen sections, and IHC procedures. Pro tip: many gastro and urology labs prefer the KT3+ for slides with leveled sections
KT5+: Premium advanced adhesion that are excellent for H&E, special stains, frozen sections, and even the toughest IHC and ISH procedures with difficult tissues. Pro tip: preferred for fattier tissues like breast and skin
What about KT-i Slides? How are they different?
What about KT-i Slides? How are they different?
KT-i slides offer another option within the KT slide portfolio. The offer the same great benefits but validated for use with Inkjet printers. They are also great UV laser printers.
How do I know which KT Slide is right for my lab?
How do I know which KT Slide is right for my lab?
Start with your lab’s applications and workflow. Consider the types of tissues you process, your staining protocols, tissue adhesion requirements, printing system, and if you perform digital pathology. From there, you can narrow down your options based on performance needs.
Can we test KT Slides before making a full switch?
Can we test KT Slides before making a full switch?
Absolutely! Evaluating KT slides in your lab is a practical way to assess how they perform with your tissues, protocols, instruments, and workflow. Compare results using your established acceptance criteria and follow your lab’s procedures for evaluating and approving changes. Contact your StatLab rep to request samples.
Why is KT Koverglass preferred for digital pathology?
Why is KT Koverglass preferred for digital pathology?
Proudly made of Schott D263®M, KT Koverglass boasts true to life color representation, a uniform refractive index and Abbe value of 55, ensuring the imager captures the slide accurately. KT Koverglass is Class 1 chemical resistant, ideal for long-term archiving.
