[Histonet] . Dako Artisan VS. Ventana Benchmark special stainer

[Dragoo, Michelle]

I agree with Toysha. I have used both instruments, and the only consistency in staining I could get with the Ventana was inconsistent staining. The DAKO is more user friendly, and stains can be completed if the instrument goes down or stops in the middle of a run.

Michelle R. Dragoo, MBA, HT (ASCP)
Supervisor, Histology 
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road, Winfield IL 60190
O: 630.933.6748
michelle.dragoo at nm.org





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From: Mayer,Toysha N [mailto:TNMayer at mdanderson.org] 
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 10:20 AM
To: 'histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: Re: [Histonet] . Dako Artisan VS. Ventana Benchmark speical stainer

The Dako is easier and provides better quality.  It allows for more user input and if it goes down, the stains can be completed easily due to the reagent packs.
The Ventana, in my opinion is for the more novice user.  Inexperienced techs, with a mid level volume can easily operate this unit.  It is not as easy to complete the stain if the instrument goes down and requires a lot of maintenance.

Toysha


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Subject: [Histonet] Dako Artisan VS. Ventana Benchmark speical stainer
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Hello,

Our lab is currently evaluating the Benchmark Special Stainer from Ventana and we are finding the stain quality and consistency to be lacking, especially the retic and trichrome.  While we have the opportunity, we would like to consider an alternative platform, the Dako Artisan.  Has anyone used one or both of these plans?  If so, can you provide any feedback on your experience, including any pros or cons?

Any feedback is very much appreciated as we do not want to be stuck with an instrument that is not going to work.

Thanks in advance!

Miranda Giorgi, HTL (ASCP)cm
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