[Histonet] Leica Bond Max - any opinions?

[Jackie M O'Connor]

I agree with Linda.   I researched 5 different automated IHC stainers to 
be used for toxicology research applications, and found the intelliPATH to 
be the best solution for our needs.
Biocare, as well, has a vast array of anti rat and mouse primary 
antibodies and detection systems.   Additionally, the cost for the 
intelliPATH is quite reasonable, compared to the other platforms.

Jackie O'




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I would really suggest you look closely at the Intellipath from BioCare. 
They are a truly open system.
Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Manager/Supervisor
GI Pathology of Dayton
7415 Brandt Pike
Huber Heights, OH 45424
Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118
Email: lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com

 


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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michelle 
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Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:39 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Leica Bond Max - any opinions?

Hi all,

I am researching the Leica Bond Max immunostainer and I like its features 
as advertised. 

The advertisement however states that the system is completely open, but 
after discussing it in length with the Leica rep I am finding that this is 
actually not so... 

We are a research core and work with mice and rats. Most of the pre-made 
antibody are designed towards human tests, so we won't use them. Then we 
would still be stuck with lots of money for consumables (as I understood 
all sold as kits with the antibodies included). We won't be using any of 
the antibodies, only the rest of the solutions... Is there a way out of 
this trap? Is there something that I didn't understand?

My question is: 
Does anybody use Leica Bond as an open system and use other companies 
antibody, buffers and antigen retrieval protocols? If you do, what have 
you done so far? (Would you share your protocols?) We like the BioCare 
products and our helpful rep :-) 
Did anybody purchase the Research dongle? Do we really need it? How did it 
help you improve your applications? I was told that depending on what I 
want unlocked, we would have to spend $14000 to $27000 extra for it. 
OUCH!!! This is not a hospital where we can charge the insurance or 
patients for this... 

I need this info ASAP, because we have to make our decision in a day and 
there is no time to demo the unit (nor anything else).
I understand that it is great for pathology, but how about animal 
research? It costs A LOT!!! We better know what are we getting ourselves 
into.

 Please help! Any advise and suggestions that I can get would be highly 
appreciated.

Michelle Mac Veigh Aloni MS, HTL
USC School of Medicine 
Department of GI and Liver
Los Angeles, CA
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