[Histonet] RE: Ventana vs. Leica IHC stainers

[Tony Reilly]

Hi Mehndi

I have worked in labs that have used either the Ventana or the Bond.  I have also been involved in evaluating both side by side in my current lab.  As far as IHC is involved the Bond staining is in some case stronger but no more sensitive so it depends if you want punchy staining or more delicate staining.  When asked our pathologists did not have a preference and were happy to get either instrument.  Not sure about the Bond now but when we evaluated in 2010 their CISH was not up and working.  We are very happy with the SISH on the Ventana.

If you only want to do IHC either will do the job and you should make your judgement on price and after sales customer service.  They will both want to charge you for their proprietary reagents based on your workload.  If you have a large workload that is fine, but if you have a relatively small workload you may be better off looking at some of the open IHC systems available.

Regards
Tony

  

Tony Reilly  B.App.Sc. , M.Sc.

Chief Scientist, Anatomical Pathology

Pathology Queensland-PA Laboratory 

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To: Tony Reilly; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Ventana vs. Leica IHC stainers

Hi all,

 

I'm trying to decide between a Ventana Ultra and a Leica Bond IHC
stainer.  Has anyone tried both of these?  If so, care to share your
thoughts on both?  Particularly interested in hazardous waste, tissue
washing, and DIF procedures.  

 

Thanks to all in advance!!

 

Mehndi Helgren

Dominion Pathology Laboratories

733 Boush St.

Suite 200

Norfolk, VA  23510

757-664-7901

histo <@t> pathlab.us

 

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