[Histonet] Leica Peloris versus Microwave Processing

[Mike Pence]

We are using the Peloris and love it!  I process small bx type specimens
in 1 hour throughout the day. I process 80% of the rest of our specimens
in 4 hours and the large fatty specimens run for 9 hours.  What I also
like is that I do not have to deal with any of the microwave safety regs
and er/pr hier2 issues with breast and other IHC problems with
microwaving. (no I do not work for nor want to work for Leica).

You may contact me off line to talk about in more detail.

Mike
AP Supervisor
GRMC

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Jim
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:25 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] Leica Peloris versus Microwave Processing


We are thinking about purchasing a new tissue processor.  We have looked
extensively into microwave tissue processors instead of the conventional
tissue processors we are all used to.
Recently two of my techs came back from a symposium and brought me
literature on the Leica Peloris.   The brochure makes some statements
that it is faster than microwave processing.  Has anyone used this
processor and what has been your impression?   Also do you have any
opinion on how it matches up with microwave processors such as the
Sakura Tissue Tek Express or the microwave processor by Milestone?

Any input would be appreciated.  Thanks




Jim Vickroy BS, HT(ASCP)
Technical Supervisor - Surgical and Autopsy Pathology
Memorial Medical Center
217-788-4046
vickroy.jim <@t> mhsil.com


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