[Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs

Wed Dec 3 08:11:21 CST 2008

Let's agree to disagree here. I will continue to post when I feel necessary
and the people who don't agree with my reasoning can just ignore me. Just
for the record I do not work for any vendor and I am a Histology Manager for
a private laboratory in the midwest. Will my name make any difference in my
posts? Take that for what it is worth. This thread was really ignited by me
giving an opinion about a product or company that many people do not care
for. If you don't like it don't use it. You can give your opinion about it
when asked just like I can. I will use Joe the toes suggestion and change up
my signature to avoid any further issue. I work for one of the larger lab
companies that do not want their name or employees attached to any opinion
other than the companies. If you can not understand that then I can't help
you. I have mouths to feed and I do not have the luxury of changing jobs and
moving to a new location. Do I like hiding my identity? No. I have been on
here for years with an open identity. I have found a way to still contribute
and gain knowledge from this listserv and a few of you are all about status
and credibility. SO let us just end this thread and save space for real
Histology issues.
Al Ias HT(ASCP)
Histology Manager
A MidWest Lab

On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 7:33 PM, Joe Nocito <jnocito <@t> satx.rr.com> wrote:

> 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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