[Histonet] FW: Thermo-scientific vs Ventana Benchmark XT

[Patrick Laurie]

Hi Cheri,
The Themo instrument is indeed more work. There is an offline retrieval
system. If the Techs are not trained how to properly do the offline
retrieval, you may have slide failures.  Similar to most stainers, if you
have everything setup well, and good procedures, you can decrease the hands
on time and errors.  This are the same system that Dako uses. The openness
can be a double edged sword though.  You can have lower cost and better
quality, but you have to have someone who is able to work on setting up the
protocols.  If you feel that your lab can do it, you may save quite a bit
of money.

Patrick Laurie(HT)ASCP QIHC

Histology Manager

Celligent Diagnostics, LLC

101 East W.T. Harris Blvd  | Suite 1212 | Charlotte, NC 28262

Work: 704-970-3300  Cell: 704-266-0869

On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Cheri Miller <cmiller <@t> physlab.com> wrote:

>
> Cheryl A. Miller HT ASCP cm
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> Hygiene Officer
> Physicians Laboratory, P.C.
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> From: Cheri Miller
> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 10:17 AM
> To: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: Thermo-scientific vs Ventana Benchmark XT
>
> Hello , I now have a Ventana Benchmark XT and our company's money people
> are pushing for us to replace it with the Thermo Auto-stainer 360  to save
> costs.  I only have the product information promotion folders to go from.
> Am I to understand that this is an auto-stainer similar to a H&E automated
> staining? It claims fast turn around and significant cost reduction but it
> has many hands on steps in the process as opposed to a "closed system" like
> Ventana.  Help! I need to communicate the pros and cons of making a change
> like this I would appreciate any information and opinions you may have.
> Thanks, Cheri
>
> Cheryl A. Miller HT ASCP cm
> Histology Supervisor
> Hygiene Officer
> Physicians Laboratory, P.C.
> 4840 F St.
> Omaha , NE. 68117
> 402 731 4145 ext. 532
> Cell 402 493 0403
> Fax 402 731 8653
>
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