Dual Automated Stainer LAGS-A20Z incorporates a Dual GRAM and Ziehl-Neelsen (Acid Fast) technique for staining gram positive and negative micro bacteria in microbiological applications. A maximum of 10 slides can be stained per cycle, which takes 18 minutes and requires 1.2 to 1.8 ml of reagent per slide. The device is small enough to fit on any countertop and is simple to use, with an automatic cleaning cycle and internal diagnostic software.