Leica Cassette Printer is used to label cassettes carrying patient tissue samples with accession number and patient names. The print is crisp, clear, and easy to read, thus minimizing specimen misidentification due to manual labeling. Leica IPC Printer is compatible with current instruments still in use such as the Clinical Laboratory’s Tissue Processor, Automatic Stainer, IHC Bond Max, and Slide Coverslipper. Leica is a reputable company and is considered a quality name in every aspect of Clinical and Pathology Laboratory equipment. Leica Microsystems has its own crew of service people in the Bay Area to service their own products and equipment, and so any repairs are immediate which results in minimizing delays for patient results and care. The $596,174 includes the minimum required purchase amount listed in the acquisition agreement with the vendor along with an additional amount to cover any increased workflow.  
  
The cost of the equipment is paid through the payment for reagent supplies. The department must purchase a minimum amount of reagent supplies on a monthly basis. The County may only terminate the agreement for Leica’s uncured breach, or if the board fails to appropriate funds due under the agreement in any fiscal year. The County is obligated to indemnify Leica for any liability arising out of protected health information that remains in equipment returned to Leica upon expiration or termination of the agreement.