[Histonet] fume hood

[Brandi Higgins]

Hello,

Our hospital is doing some renovation and we need to look into new fume
hoods for our new location.  Currently we have one fume hood over our
grossing area, and one fume hood in our coverslipping area (two different
rooms).  The hospital wants to put our grossing room and histo/cyto rooms
together.  I am still going to need two separate hoods.  Does anyone have
any experience/knowledge/input about fume hoods?  I'm trying to look into
the ductless ones, although I imagine changing the filters will end up being
more expensive over time (I have no idea what would be involved in running a
duct/vent).  Also I have seen a benchtop downdraft type that sucks the air
down, and does not have a top.  It is advertised as being good for xylene.
Does anyone use this in their coverslipping area?  Any input would be
greatly appreciated.  I'm pretty clueless on the whole issue.  I want to
make sure that what I get will be safe for me and my coworker as we will be
spending most of our day in this room.  Any input is appreciated!  Thank
You!

Brandi Higgins, BS, HT(ASCP)