[Histonet] New cryostat questions

[Bell, Lynne]

I am hoping to purchase a new cryostat within the next few weeks.
Currently we have an antiquated Tissue Tek that was purchased in 1988
(!).  Right now we have a Leica CM1950 that we are demoing and I am
looking at demoing a Thermo Scientific Microm HM550.  We really like the
Leica (this one has a vacuum and UV disinfection), but of course I
haven't tried any other brand to compare.

I would appreciate any comments regarding these two cryostats or any
others that you feel would merit a demonstration.  We do not perform a
huge amount of frozen sections, but enough so that we need a unit that
is reliable, easy to use, and is ergonomic.

Thanks!

Lynne

Lynne A. Bell, HT (ASCP)
Central Vermont Medical Center
P. O. Box 547
130 Fisher Road
Barre, VT  05641
802-371-4923