[Histonet] Tissue Processors

[Marcum, Pamela A]

We have 4 Thermo Excelsiors and prefer them to the VIP we no longer use.  It is ease of changing reagents and programming as well as working better for our tissues.  We also have Leica ASP300 that is used for only one type of tissue so we no longer need to change it weekly and expose personnel to the fumes of the reagents and possible spills.  VIP are great units just not as easy to work with not that other options have become available.

Pam Marcum

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VIP always!

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Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors

I always used VIP because of reliability, "toughness" and customer service.
René J.

From: Tim Wheelock <twheelock <@t> mclean.harvard.edu>
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:48 PM
Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors

Hi Everyone:

I am currently evaluating three tissue processors.
They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP 6025, and the Thermo-Fisher Excelsior ES.

I was wondering if people could give me their critical opinions and preferences on these three machines.
In addition to reliability and ease of use,  I am interested in people's experience with tech support, software, or any other factor-positive or negative-that prompted your decision.
I currently have a 14 year old Shandon Hypercenter XP.

Thank you,

Tim Wheelock
Neuropathology Laboratory
Harvard Brain Bank
McLean Hospital
Belmont, MA



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