[Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 38, Issue 34

Wed Jan 24 08:32:35 CST 2007

Martine,
         The Shalaby award...can you please give me more details on 
this?  Or put me in touch with someone who can?
Thanks,
Linda

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>    1. RE: VIP or ESCELSIOR ES (Wiese, Jason VHAROS)
>    2. RE: VIP or ESCELSIOR ES (Wiese, Jason VHAROS)
>    3. Shandon vs Sakura cryostat (Rebecca Barnhart)
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>Message: 1
>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:27:24 -0800
>From: "Wiese, Jason VHAROS" <Jason.Wiese <@t> va.gov>
>Subject: RE: [Histonet] VIP or ESCELSIOR ES
>To: "Lynette Pavelich" <lpaveli1 <@t> hurleymc.com>,
>         <Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>,
>         <JaynesF <@t> pediatrics.ohio-state.edu>
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>Welcome to the new millennium!  :)
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>Jason
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>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lynette
>Pavelich
>Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 9:12 AM
>To: Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; JaynesF <@t> pediatrics.ohio-state.edu
>Subject: Re: [Histonet] VIP or ESCELSIOR ES
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>We have used both.  Started out using the VIP, and when it wore out,
>naturally assumed that we would again purchase another VIP.  Then we
>demo'd the Excelsior and our histotechs would not let me send it back.
>I believe that there are two key reasons why.  The configuration of the
>cassette baskets leaves some space in between the cassettes, thus
>allowing better flow of the solutions.  We have had a markedly smaller
>amount of reprocessed specimens.  The other reason why the techs loved
>it is the dramatically less hands on maintenance.  As you know, it is a
>whole different concept using the "alcohol quality" on the Excelsior.  I
>have been around for 34 years in histo, and frankly, this old dog was a
>skeptic!!!  But no more.  We've had it for 3 years, and use it daily.
>Sometimes old dogs need new toys!!
>Hope I've helped.
>
>Lynette
>
> >>> "Jaynes, Florinda" <JaynesF <@t> pediatrics.ohio-state.edu> 01/23/07
>10:53 AM >>>
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>We have to make a decision very soon to purchase a Processor Vip or
>Excelsior ES.
>We would appreciate any comments from user as to wich one they preffer
>and wy.
>
>Thank you in advance for your feedback,
>
>F. Jaynes
>Senior HT
>CRI
>Columbus. Ohio
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>Message: 2
>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:29:49 -0800
>From: "Wiese, Jason VHAROS" <Jason.Wiese <@t> va.gov>
>Subject: RE: [Histonet] VIP or ESCELSIOR ES
>To: "sheila adey" <sheila_adey <@t> hotmail.com>,
>         <JaynesF <@t> pediatrics.ohio-state.edu>,
>         <Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
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>With a good piece of equipment you shouldn't need a whole lot of tech
>support...
>
>I've said my piece... I'll shut up now.  Buy the Excelsior...
>
>Jason E. Wiese, BS, HT(ASCP)
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>
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>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of sheila
>adey
>Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 9:17 AM
>To: JaynesF <@t> pediatrics.ohio-state.edu; Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>Subject: RE: [Histonet] VIP or ESCELSIOR ES
>
>I strongly recommend the VIP 5. They provide excellent tech support and
>service of their products. Other manufacturers could learn a great deal
>from
>this company.
>
>
>
>Sheila Adey HT MLT
>Port Huron Hospital
>Michigan
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> >From: "Jaynes, Florinda" <JaynesF <@t> pediatrics.ohio-state.edu>
> >To: <Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
> >Subject: [Histonet] VIP or ESCELSIOR ES
> >Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:53:49 -0500
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> >
> >
> >We have to make a decision very soon to purchase a Processor Vip or
> >Excelsior ES.
> >We would appreciate any comments from user as to wich one they preffer
> >and wy.
> >
> >Thank you in advance for your feedback,
> >
> >F. Jaynes
> >Senior HT
> >CRI
> >Columbus. Ohio
> >
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>Message: 3
>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:52:25 -0500
>From: "Rebecca Barnhart" <RBARNHART <@t> summithealth.org>
>Subject: [Histonet] Shandon vs Sakura cryostat
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>While on the topic I thought I might as well ask.  I will be purchasing
>a new cryostat this year.  I like features on both the Shandon and the
>Sakura but unsure which to get.  I will demo both units before deciding.
>  Any opinions of previous or current user would be appreciated.
>Thanks.
>
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Linda Jenkins, HT
Clemson University
Dept. of Bioengineering
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