[Histonet] Microwaves VENDOR RESPONSE

Fri Sep 7 00:56:09 CDT 2007

Hello All

Just a short 'five cents worth':

We have found that since the purchase of our microwave processor, our
processing has turned the corner. There is a strong commercial argument for
a microwave processor and that is, if a laboratory makes full use of the
instrument for both processing and value-added processes like antigen
retrieval, then the instrument becomes a good investment. Simply purchasing
a laboratory grade microwave for AR only, can appear fairly wasteful.

Our unit is used for routine processing, decalicification and AR and special
stains. Due to the design, we can carry out multiple functions at once. 

We also have saved a fair amount of money on reagents.

Regards

Garth Jerome
Apollo Scientific cc
Telephone : 27-11-466 7666
Facsimile : 27-11-466 7672
Cell phone : 084 504 1101
Email : garth <@t> apollosci.co.za

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Doug Geddes
Sent: 06 September 2007 08:15 PM
To: Kathleen Boozer; Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) Bartlett; Phil McArdle; Joe
Nocito
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Microwaves VENDOR RESPONSE

At present we are using the TT Mega for antigen retrieval only.

Doug Geddes BSc, MLT
Department of Pathology
London Helath Sciences Centre
London, ON
Canada

>>> "Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)" <jqb7 <@t> cdc.gov> 2007-09-06 11:58 AM
>>>
Do you use the TT/Mega just for special staining? 

Jeanine Bartlett
Infectious Disease Pathology Branch
(404) 639-3590 
jeanine.bartlett <@t> cdc.hhs.gov 

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Doug
Geddes
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 11:48 AM
To: Kathleen Boozer; Phil McArdle; Joe Nocito
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microwaves VENDOR RESPONSE

Sorry Joe, but budgets aside, I think you get what you pay for. We are a
high volume lab and have gone through at least 8 "Wal Mart" microwaves
in the last 5 years. We now have the TT Mega, and it is wonderful, it is
all about control as much as you can. Morphology is amazing.

Doug Geddes BSc, MLT
Department of Pathology
London Helath Sciences Centre
London, ON
Canada

>>> "Joe Nocito" <jnocito <@t> satx.rr.com> 2007-09-05 11:56 AM >>>
ok, but with the budgets today, many people can't afford a $1749
microwave when they can buy one at Walmart, K-Mart, or somewhere else
for $79.
    Not to make you angry or anything, but I'm wondering how long has it
been since you worked in a lab? Histo's budget is the first one cut in
the lab because we are not essential.
I can't count how many times I fought and fought for my budgets.
    If I tried to justify a $1749 microwave for special stains, HIER or
whatever, I would have been laughed out the manager's office.
    Just my 4 cents.

JTT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil McArdle" <PMcArdle <@t> ebsciences.com>
To: "Kathleen Boozer" <BoozerKA <@t> ah.org>
Cc: <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microwaves VENDOR RESPONSE

> Again, a microwave vendor weighs in (so far I haven't received any 
> flames), so read at your own risk. :-)
>
> At the risk of sounding overly and overtly commercial, after reading
post 
> after post of $30,000+ and $18,000 and similarly high figures for lab 
> microwaves, I really feel the need to set the record straight.
Depending 
> on the usage requirements, we have laboratory microwaves as low as
$1749 
> for a "bare bones" model for simple operations, to mid-priced units,
to 
> under $11,000 for a vacuum equipped microwave processor capable of the
+/- 
> 0.5 degree C temperature control necessary for tissue processing.
>
> (I can feel the heat already!)
>
> There are many compelling reasons to replace a kitchen microwave with
a 
> lab model; feel free to download, read, and even share with colleagues
our 
> Microwave Companion at
>
> http://www.ebsciences.com/pdf/EBS_MW_COMPANION.pdf 
>
> Best regards, and see you at NSH,
>
> Phil McArdle
>
> -- 
> Phil McArdle
> Microwave Product Manager
>
> Energy Beam Sciences, Inc.
> 29-B Kripes Rd.
> East Granby, CT 06026
>
> Tel:  800.992.9037 x 341
> Mobile: 860.597.6796
> Fax: 860.653.0422
>
> pmcardle <@t> ebsciences.com 
> www.ebsciences.com 
>
> Kathleen Boozer wrote:
>> What is the best microwave for a small lab using it only for heating 
>> Bouin's and Silver Nitrate for special stains?  I just can't believe
I 
>> would have to spend $30,000+ or slow down and use a waterbath.
>>
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