[Histonet] Ventana xt

[Janice Mahoney]

Thanks for correcting me.Jan

> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Ventana xt
> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:23:33 -0600
> From: LSebree <@t> uwhealth.org
> To: mamawooo <@t> hotmail.com; christiegowan <@t> msn.com; dphillips <@t> vetmed.lsu.edu; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> 
> Side note: only the Ventana Ultra allows adding slides as you go, not
> the XT. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Janice
> Mahoney
> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 7:52 AM
> To: Christie Gowan; dphillips <@t> vetmed.lsu.edu; histonet
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Ventana xt
> 
> 
> 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
> > CC: 
> > 
> > 
> > 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
> >  
> > 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
> >  
> > 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
> >  
> >  
> > 
> > > 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
> > > 
> > > Looking for any pros and cons on the Ventana XT.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Thanks
> > > 
> > > Del
> > > 
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