For the most part I like this system. A few things though. Their H&E racks constantly break so make sure in your contract you get free ones to replace them. Also if you have to remove a coverslip it is a pain. You have to heat the slide for a while so see if they will include a heater and you will need it. Every once and a while the coverslips get a bad lot and you get bubbles. Also the color of your cassettes can make a big difference on if the barcode reader can pick up the code so ask them about it. I don't work there any more so maybe they have fixed things Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane Wa Has the complete system so you could give them a call. 509-474-4108 Thanks Anne
-----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:50 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Ventana Vantage and H&E stainer So, Ventana came out to my lab to do a LEAN consult for us since we are building a new lab...they want to sell us their vantage tracking system and H&E stainer. Our Rep is coming on Fri to talk to me, our lab director and CEO about these products. Anyone using these? I'd like some feedback so I can be prepared with questions on Fri for our meeting. Thanks! _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet