[Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs

Tue Dec 2 18:33:07 CST 2008

I have to agree with Al ( can I call you Al, Alias?) on this one. Remember 
when I had to sign off of the Histonet a couple of years ago because a 
certain company contacted my CEO and filed a complaint. I almost lost my job 
because I posted an honest opinion. An opinion that was greatly shared if I 
remember correctly. In this era of financial uncertainties, foreclosures and 
all, I don't blame Al. I'm sure he/she has bills just the rest of us do. 
Bills that won't go away if he/she loses the job.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Joe Nocito BS, PA, HT(ASCP)QIHC
San Antonio, TX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Histonet Alias" <histonetalias <@t> gmail.com>
To: "Della Speranza, Vinnie" <dellav <@t> musc.edu>
Cc: <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>; "Tracey Lenek" 
<Tracey.Lenek <@t> cls.ab.ca>; "Burton,Lynn" <Lynn.Burton <@t> illinois.gov>; "Joanna 
Bartczak-McKay" <Joanna.Bartczak-McKay <@t> cls.ab.ca>; "Martin Trotter" 
<Martin.Trotter <@t> cls.ab.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs

> Mr. Della Speranza, I respect what you have done for the histology 
> community
> and we have had pleasant conversations in the past but you can not speak 
> for
> the Histonet members. You act as if I am hiding my identity to create 
> havoc
> and disruption. I have not done this nor will I do this. I have been on
> histonet for many years and I will continue to do so. As I explained in my
> previous posts my current employer does not want any opinions, help, or
> questions associated with the laboratory. That is the only reason that I
> have chosen to remain anonymous. Would it make anyone feel better if I 
> made
> up a fake name and lab as my signature?  I will continue to post and speak
> freely without breaking any rules of this listserver. If I respond or ask 
> a
> question, those who find my years of experience not "credible" then
> I apologize.
>
> On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Della Speranza, Vinnie 
> <dellav <@t> musc.edu>wrote:
>
>> I'm afraid your opinion will not be credible as long as you insist on
>> remaining anonymous. It has nothing to do with whether you like or 
>> dislike a
>> particular product or instrument.  Histonet members appreciate the
>> responsibility that comes with posting one's views or knowledge by
>> identifying themselves accordingly. In my opinion anyone who insists on
>> remaining anonymous should not be permitted to participate on the list.
>>
>>
>> Vinnie Della Speranza
>> Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services
>> Medical University of South Carolina
>> 165 Ashley Avenue  Suite 309
>> Charleston, South Carolina 29425
>> Tel: (843) 792-6353
>> Fax: (843) 792-8974
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:
>> histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Histonet Alias
>> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 11:03 AM
>> To: Mark Tarango
>> Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Martin Trotter; Tracey Lenek;
>> Burton, Lynn; Joanna Bartczak-McKay
>> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs
>>
>> Sorry I don't work for Ventana and I have no beef with them. It
>> may disappoint some that I have not had a bad experience. So my opinion
>> does
>> not count because I have had a different experience with my XT than you? 
>> I
>> use the name of The Unknown HT so I can express my opinions freely 
>> without
>> my employer receiving phone calls because certain people don't like my
>> opinions.
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 3:10 PM, Mark Tarango <marktarango <@t> gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > I don't know how much the opinion of "The Unknown HT(ASCP)" counts. 
>> > You
>> > aren't with Ventana I hope.
>> >
>> > Mark
>> >
>> > On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 11:51 AM, Histonet Alias <
>> histonetalias <@t> gmail.com>wrote:
>> >
>> >> They are switching to a more reliable manufacturer. They are being
>> >> proactive
>> >> and switching them before they fail down the road. My XT has been a
>> >> workhorse but we know certain peoples opinions about the company on
>> here.
>> >> I
>> >> will take it any day over the rest.
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 5:29 PM, Burton, Lynn 
>> >> <Lynn.Burton <@t> illinois.gov
>> >> >wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > We have had some trouble but they are planning to replace them. We
>> >> received
>> >> > a letter that they had changed vendors for parts and found they need
>> to
>> >> > switch back. They did replace one section earlier when it stopped
>> >> working
>> >> > completely.
>> >> >
>> >> > Lynn Burton
>> >> > Lab Assoc. I
>> >> > Animal Disease Lab
>> >> > Galesburg, Il 61401
>> >> >
>> >> > ________________________________
>> >> >
>> >> > From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Tracey
>> >> Lenek
>> >> > Sent: Wed 11/26/2008 10:59 AM
>> >> > To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>> >> > Cc: Martin Trotter; Joanna Bartczak-McKay
>> >> > Subject: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > Hi,
>> >> >
>> >> > We have had on-going thermal slide pad issues with our XTs since 
>> >> > they
>> >> were
>> >> > installed
>> >> > in February. The slide tray assemblies have been replaced not once 
>> >> > but
>> >> > twice and we are still having inconsistent
>> >> > results with the temp verifier slides.  Has anyone experienced the
>> same
>> >> > issues with this
>> >> > instrumentation?
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks
>> >> > Tracey Lenek
>> >> > Tech III - Anatomic Pathology
>> >> > Calgary Laboratory Services
>> >> > 403-770-3588
>> >> >
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