[Histonet] IHC Validation on new instrument

[Laurie Colbert]

What do others do when validating a new model of a piece of equipment -
same manufacturer, same basic staining process, but an updated version
of the equipment?

 

I've been told the protocols should be the same and that we only need to
run three controls with three different but similar protocols to
determine what looks best.  Do you all think that is thorough enough, or
would you run actual patient cases and compare old and new equipment?  I
don't see where the CAP checklist refers to new equipment - just new
antibodies and new antibody lots.

 

Laurie Colbert