[Histonet] Ventana xt

[Janice Mahoney]

I think the Ventana XT is the best instrument for adding slides as you go which makes it perfect for a LEAN lab.  This will reduce your TAT.The instrument is so easy to use it is virtually impossible to mess up with it's bar coding and visual control.  Very user friendly.
Jan Mahoney,Omaha, NE
> From: christiegowan <@t> msn.com
> To: dphillips <@t> vetmed.lsu.edu; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:46:35 +0000
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Ventana xt
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> Pros:
> Lends itself well to labs that do basic IHC staining
> Antibodies are pre-diluted so no guess work on dilutions
> Good for batching runs
> Consistent quality of slides
> 24 hour technical support
> Can run molecular probes
> protocols are easy to adjust
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> Cons:
> Closed system
> Must use Ventana antibodies or purchase special dispensers if using non Ventana products
> Pre-dilute antibodies are pricey
> Stand alone instrument so must have space for it
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> I'm sure there is more but you just really need to see what your needs are. We have the XT and Ultra as well as open systems. We love the Ventana's but we also will always have open platforms because we do a lot of research. The work flow is another thing you need to look at. How many slides do you turn out in one day? What is your turn around time? The XT is a great instrument but it depends on your lab. Hope this helps.
> Christie Gowan
> UAB Hospital
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> > From: dphillips <@t> vetmed.lsu.edu
> > To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:29:37 -0600
> > Subject: [Histonet] Ventana xt
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> > Looking for any pros and cons on the Ventana XT.
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> > Thanks
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> > Del
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