Re: [Histonet] Leica Bond Max - any opinions?
Michelle, We also only work with animal tissue. Have you considered researching Biocare's Intellipath immunostainer? We also love their products and this is an open system. I am not the one who made the purchase decision or used both of the stainers, but, although the Leica immunostainer was also well liked, for our purposes (animal tissue), the Intellipath was chosen. Dolroes The information transmitted is intended only for the person(s)or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged material. Delivery of this message to any person other than the intended recipient(s) is not intended in any way to waive privilege or confidentiality. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of , or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. For Translation: http://www.baxter.com/email_disclaimer ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Leica Bond Max - any opinions?
I agree with Linda. I researched 5 different automated IHC stainers to be used for toxicology research applications, and found the intelliPATH to be the best solution for our needs. Biocare, as well, has a vast array of anti rat and mouse primary antibodies and detection systems. Additionally, the cost for the intelliPATH is quite reasonable, compared to the other platforms. Jackie O' "Blazek, Linda" Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 04/01/2009 06:22 AM To 'Michelle MacVeigh-Aloni' , "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" cc Subject RE: [Histonet] Leica Bond Max - any opinions? I would really suggest you look closely at the Intellipath from BioCare. They are a truly open system. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton 7415 Brandt Pike Huber Heights, OH 45424 Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michelle MacVeigh-Aloni Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:39 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Leica Bond Max - any opinions? Hi all, I am researching the Leica Bond Max immunostainer and I like its features as advertised. The advertisement however states that the system is completely open, but after discussing it in length with the Leica rep I am finding that this is actually not so... We are a research core and work with mice and rats. Most of the pre-made antibody are designed towards human tests, so we won't use them. Then we would still be stuck with lots of money for consumables (as I understood all sold as kits with the antibodies included). We won't be using any of the antibodies, only the rest of the solutions... Is there a way out of this trap? Is there something that I didn't understand? My question is: Does anybody use Leica Bond as an open system and use other companies antibody, buffers and antigen retrieval protocols? If you do, what have you done so far? (Would you share your protocols?) We like the BioCare products and our helpful rep :-) Did anybody purchase the Research dongle? Do we really need it? How did it help you improve your applications? I was told that depending on what I want unlocked, we would have to spend $14000 to $27000 extra for it. OUCH!!! This is not a hospital where we can charge the insurance or patients for this... I need this info ASAP, because we have to make our decision in a day and there is no time to demo the unit (nor anything else). I understand that it is great for pathology, but how about animal research? It costs A LOT!!! We better know what are we getting ourselves into. Please help! Any advise and suggestions that I can get would be highly appreciated. Michelle Mac Veigh Aloni MS, HTL USC School of Medicine Department of GI and Liver Los Angeles, CA ___ 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Leica Bond Max - any opinions?
I would really suggest you look closely at the Intellipath from BioCare. They are a truly open system. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton 7415 Brandt Pike Huber Heights, OH 45424 Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michelle MacVeigh-Aloni Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:39 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Leica Bond Max - any opinions? Hi all, I am researching the Leica Bond Max immunostainer and I like its features as advertised. The advertisement however states that the system is completely open, but after discussing it in length with the Leica rep I am finding that this is actually not so... We are a research core and work with mice and rats. Most of the pre-made antibody are designed towards human tests, so we won't use them. Then we would still be stuck with lots of money for consumables (as I understood all sold as kits with the antibodies included). We won't be using any of the antibodies, only the rest of the solutions... Is there a way out of this trap? Is there something that I didn't understand? My question is: Does anybody use Leica Bond as an open system and use other companies antibody, buffers and antigen retrieval protocols? If you do, what have you done so far? (Would you share your protocols?) We like the BioCare products and our helpful rep :-) Did anybody purchase the Research dongle? Do we really need it? How did it help you improve your applications? I was told that depending on what I want unlocked, we would have to spend $14000 to $27000 extra for it. OUCH!!! This is not a hospital where we can charge the insurance or patients for this... I need this info ASAP, because we have to make our decision in a day and there is no time to demo the unit (nor anything else). I understand that it is great for pathology, but how about animal research? It costs A LOT!!! We better know what are we getting ourselves into. Please help! Any advise and suggestions that I can get would be highly appreciated. Michelle Mac Veigh Aloni MS, HTL USC School of Medicine Department of GI and Liver Los Angeles, CA ___ 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
