[Histonet] Automated stainer for H&E and Pap

[O'Donnell, Lynn M.]

We use the Leica ST5020 here in our cytology lab. We have 3 staining setups. One Pap, one Nons/FNA, one rush Nons/FNA. And the Nons/FNA and rush Nons/FNA share some dishes.  It would not be possible to add an H&E to this machine. And as previously mentioned, the GYN and Nons/FNA have to be separate. A lot of work to change out dishes and increased risk of error.

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Lynn M. O'Donnell, CT (ASCP), MHA
Technical Specialist, Cytology
Danbury Hospital
203-739-6704 
Email: lynn.o'donnell <@t> wchn.org



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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Brandi
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 15:21
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Subject: [Histonet] Automated stainer for H&E and Pap

I am shopping for a new automated stainer and would prefer one that I can do my H&E stain as well as my PAP (GY AND NON-GY) stains on. I know that I'm asking for a lot and will have to purchase extra containers to switch back and forth. I'm most interested in the Leica 5020 & Gemini. I would greatly appreciate any feedback on these two stainers and if anyone else is utilizing either stainer for both stains. 

Thanks,
Brandi Farris
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