-----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim Wheelock Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:48 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors
Hello Tim, Here are some of the advantages I found with Leica-Peloris "rapid tissue processor" (I can not comment for below 3). 1. Small biopsies take only 1 hours (VIP5 take at least 2 - 4 hrs) 2. Regular surgical tissues take only 2 - 4 hours 3. Fatty breast tissues are very well processor with only 8 hours (VIP5 take overnight or at least 12-16 hrs) Most importantly, the integrity of these late grossing and fatty tissues are far more superior than the VIP5. Another advantage is cost effective. We use only fraction of the reagents (Xylene, alcohol & paraffin) as compare to the VIP. Here's my suggestion before you make any final decisions; - gross multiple types of un-used tissues from your lab with multiple blocks from same tissues - send one cassette from each tissue type to the vendors for processing (make sure get protocols from them) - embed, cut & HE in your lab Let the pathologist rate the slides. Happy hunting! Madeleine Huey BS, HTL & QIHC (ASCP) Supervisor - Pathology (Histology & IPOX) madeleine_h@elcaminohospital 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 _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet