Re: [Histonet] Ventana Ultra vs. Leica Bond Max

[Curt via Histonet]

Hello,
We had Leica Bond Max instruments (2 Bonds) for about 5 years and made the move 
over the Ventana Ultras (3 Ultras) a couple years ago. We made the move 
initially for the speed and menu benefits versus the Leica, (Ultra is about 2x 
faster) but also saw a quality improvement once we tweaked the protocols a bit. 
 I don't know about the difference between the XT and the Ultra because we 
never had the XT, but from the Leica to the Ultra the biggest improvement was 
speed.

We also saw dirty H. Pylori staining at first with both Leica and Ventana but 
have cleaned it up dramatically with some processing and fixation changes.  I 
don't know if the instrument has much to do with the staining quality as the 
changes in our process because the staining was improved using the same Ultra 
instrument.  If you like I would be willing stain your tissue on our 
instruments to see if you do in fact have a bad instrument??? I can also share 
with you our protocols to see if that helps your staining issues. 
 
Thanks,
 
Curt

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From: Gareth Davis via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 12:10 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Ventana Ultra vs. Leica Bond Max

I was interested in anyone's opinion on the new Ventana Benchmark Ultra and 
Leica's Bond Max.  I currently use the Ventana Benchmark XT.  Ventana wants us 
to upgrade to the Ultra.  Because our contract will be up in a year, my manager 
and lab owners want me to check out other options.  Hoping to get a better deal 
and a better instrument.  The Benchmark XT slide heaters keep going out and the 
H. pylori is awful, Ventana swears it's the instruments fault.
Thanks,

--
Ms. Gareth B. Davis, HT, QIHC (ASCPcm)
Yuma Gastroenterology
Yuma, AZ 85364
928-248-5259
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Re: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2

[Mark Tarango]

I think Barbara was referring to the approval for the ER, PR and Her2
antibodies being for use with the Benchmark XT stainers and that they aren't
yet approved for use on the ULTRA stainers using newer formulated bulk
reagents.  It's funny because they both use the same detection kits and
antibodies.  The formulation for the bulk reagents is different and it is a
new instrument, so I think that's why they need another approval from the
FDA.   The antibodies were already approved for use with the Benchmark XT
stainers.

We aren't running Ventana's new Dual ISH Her2 probe kit but we will be
looking at it.  It does seem to have some perks from the lab's point of
view.  The instrument does the entire ISH procedure/stain.  No more having
to mix the reagents for the pretreatment as with Abbott's Pathvysion Kit,
repeated pipetting, 22 x 22 coverslips or rubber cement.  It's even worse if
you don't have a VP2000 pretreatment unit, then you're stuck doing FISH
pretreatment by hand with coplin jars in waterbaths.   You don't need a
fluorescent scope to see the slide with Ventana's new kit and it would be
easy for the pathologist to make sure the correct area is scored for Her2
amplification (as can be a problem with the pathologist circling the area of
interest on an H&E and the tech matching it up to another unstained serial
section with Her2 FISH).  I know a lot of labs use the Pathvysion kit "off
label" and dilute the probe and change other things from the original FDA
approved protocol.  Then again, even deparaffinzing the slide using xylene
is "off label", since it was approved using Hemo-D substitute.  I imagine it
would be harder to go "off label" with Ventana's software.   I guess you've
got to weigh the pros and cons as with everything.

Mark Tarango

On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 2:28 AM, Gudrun Lang  wrote:

> The Her2 CB11 clone of Ventana is FDA approved. In the package insert of
> the
> Her2 4B5 clone is stated, that the antibody was compared to CB11 and shows
> same or better performance.
> The CB11 clone was exchanged through 4B5.
>
> On the NordiQC website Ventana 4B5 and Dako Herceptest are called FDA
> approved.
> http://www.nordiqc.org/Run-30-B10/Assessment/assessment-B10-HER2.htm
>
> So in my opinion the company wouldn't exchange its antibody, if it wouldn't
> be approved now or soon.
>
> Gudrun Lang
>
>
>
> -Ursprüngliche Nachricht-
> Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Patsy
> Ruegg
> Gesendet: Samstag, 02. Juli 2011 18:09
> An: barbara.cr...@lpnt.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Betreff: RE: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2
>
> I thought Ventana and Dako both had FDA approved Her2, I know Dako has
> Hercept Test.
>
> Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC
> IHCtech
> 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215
> Aurora, CO 80045
> 720-859-4060
> fax 720-859-4110
> www.ihctech.net
> www.ihcrg.org
>
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> barbara.cr...@lpnt.net
> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:54 AM
> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2
>
> We are investigating getting the Ventana Ultra.
> I discovered that the ER, PR, & HER2 are not yet FDA approved.
>
> If you are using the Ventana Ultra how are you doing the ER, PR, & HER2?
> Do you use the Benchmark XT?
>
> Is anyone using the INFORM HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail Assay?
>
>
>
>
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RE: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2

[Patsy Ruegg]

I thought Ventana and Dako both had FDA approved Her2, I know Dako has
Hercept Test.

Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC
IHCtech
12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215
Aurora, CO 80045
720-859-4060
fax 720-859-4110
www.ihctech.net 
www.ihcrg.org

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barbara.cr...@lpnt.net
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Subject: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2

We are investigating getting the Ventana Ultra.
I discovered that the ER, PR, & HER2 are not yet FDA approved.

If you are using the Ventana Ultra how are you doing the ER, PR, & HER2?
Do you use the Benchmark XT?

Is anyone using the INFORM HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail Assay?




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RE: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2

[Kuhnla, Melissa]

Hi Antoinette,
We currently use Ventana's ER and PR on both XT and Ultra.  From what I
understand, the antibody dispenser is labeled IVD. We report all cases
as being 'approved by the FDA for IVD use'.  We do perform
correlation/precision studies twice a year. For this study we run five
cases on both the XT and an ultra and document that the result comes out
the same.  I have actually found that this is a compliance issue with
Joint Commission. I can try to find the reference if you need it. It
states that if you are running the same test on two different platforms,
you must prove correlation.

As far as the Her2 dual ISH, we are in the process of evaluating it now.
I see it as a definite advantage that it is bright field, permanent, and
has the potential to dramatically increase TAT. We are in the middle of
a cost analysis.  On the other hand, we currently run Pathvysion and I
see that some literature calls FISH and pathvysion the 'gold standard'.
This is the most highly scrutinized test we perform considering the
CAP/ASCO guidelines. My gut also tells me...why take a chance with this
when our current system is not 'broken'? I did find that CAP offers two
mailings for profiency testing using bright field ISH. 
Let me know how you make out. Hope this helps.
Melissa 

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barbara.cr...@lpnt.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:54 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2

We are investigating getting the Ventana Ultra.
I discovered that the ER, PR, & HER2 are not yet FDA approved.

If you are using the Ventana Ultra how are you doing the ER, PR, & HER2?
Do you use the Benchmark XT?

Is anyone using the INFORM HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail Assay?




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RE: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2

[Jesus Ellin]

We will be going through this transition, here at Yuma Regional Medical
Center.. Call me if you have questions


Jesus Ellin
928-336-1743

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Subject: [Histonet] VENTANA ULTRA & ER,PR,HER2

We are investigating getting the Ventana Ultra.
I discovered that the ER, PR, & HER2 are not yet FDA approved.

If you are using the Ventana Ultra how are you doing the ER, PR, & HER2?
Do you use the Benchmark XT?

Is anyone using the INFORM HER2 Dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail Assay?




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RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

[Angela Bitting]

We load our Ultras with the most commonly used antibodies each morning. So that 
minimizes the number of landing zones we need to use.
Also, (if you run both XTs and Ultras)  run your antibodies with the longest 
protocols on Ultra and that will shorten your XT runs.
 
>>> "Setlak, Lisa"  4/13/2011 10:54 AM >>>
We like ours as well. It's not as continual as we originally thought to 
maximize its potential I would recommend placing frequently used antibodies on 
the wheel with the first run. As long as you have the antibody you want to 
stain for on the wheel you can add the slide anytime you want and it will run 
it. If the antibody is not on the wheel you have to set a "landing zone" in 
order to add it. This usually works out fine, however once the run that is 
already going reaches a certain point, you aren't able to set a landing zone 
and may have to wait awhile to load new slides. It is pretty cool that you can 
run FITC, FISH, and IHC at the same time (however we tend to put our EBER on 
overnight because it's a fairly long run).
Lisa

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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Angela Bitting
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:42 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; barbara.cr...@lpnt.net 
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

each of the 30 drawers essentially is it's own "run". You don't have to wait 
for all 30 drawers to finish their runs before adding more slides.
There are 2 reagents that are exclusive to the Ultra and they are a little more 
expensive. Ultra CC1 and Ultra LCS,(and ultra CC2, if you use CC2). The EZ 
Prep, Reaction buffer and SSC are the same reagents that you use on your XT.
The software can be a little quirky sometimes. But, overall, we really like 
ours because of the continuous feed ability.


Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP), QIHC
Technical Specialist, Histology
Geisinger Medical Center 
100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00
Danville, PA 17822
phone  570-214-9634
fax  570-271-5916 

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>>>  4/13/2011 9:39 AM >>>
Does anyone use the Benchmark Ultra - care to share your comments?

We are considering switching from the Benchmark XT to the Ultra but would like 
to hear from users about this instrument.
Is there an increase in reagent cost?

Can you really add more slides without adding time to the run?


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TEAM LEADER ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
DANVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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(F) 434.773.6806
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RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

[Setlak, Lisa]

We like ours as well. It's not as continual as we originally thought to 
maximize its potential I would recommend placing frequently used antibodies on 
the wheel with the first run. As long as you have the antibody you want to 
stain for on the wheel you can add the slide anytime you want and it will run 
it. If the antibody is not on the wheel you have to set a "landing zone" in 
order to add it. This usually works out fine, however once the run that is 
already going reaches a certain point, you aren't able to set a landing zone 
and may have to wait awhile to load new slides. It is pretty cool that you can 
run FITC, FISH, and IHC at the same time (however we tend to put our EBER on 
overnight because it's a fairly long run).
Lisa

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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Angela Bitting
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:42 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; barbara.cr...@lpnt.net
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

each of the 30 drawers essentially is it's own "run". You don't have to wait 
for all 30 drawers to finish their runs before adding more slides.
There are 2 reagents that are exclusive to the Ultra and they are a little more 
expensive. Ultra CC1 and Ultra LCS,(and ultra CC2, if you use CC2). The EZ 
Prep, Reaction buffer and SSC are the same reagents that you use on your XT.
The software can be a little quirky sometimes. But, overall, we really like 
ours because of the continuous feed ability.
 
 
Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP), QIHC
Technical Specialist, Histology
Geisinger Medical Center 
100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00
Danville, PA 17822
phone  570-214-9634
fax  570-271-5916 
 
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>>>  4/13/2011 9:39 AM >>>
Does anyone use the Benchmark Ultra - care to share your comments?

We are considering switching from the Benchmark XT to the Ultra but would like 
to hear from users about this instrument.
Is there an increase in reagent cost?

Can you really add more slides without adding time to the run?


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RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

[Amber McKenzie]

I recently got an Ultra about a month ago and doing test runs, I have
really enjoyed the continuous feed as well but I have a question...if I
deactivate a product from the Ultra's inventory list I notice it's still
in my XT's inventory list.  So, I have to deactivate everything off of
each instrument? 

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Melissa
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:45 AM
To: barbara.cr...@lpnt.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

I currently have one XT and 3 Ultras.  I love the Ultras. There is no
difference in reagent costs.  The only thing that I can say remotely
related is that if you keep both platforms, the XT and the ultras have
separate CC1, CC2, and LCS. I am fairly certain the contents of the
bottle are the same, but the label and part numbers are different.
I love the continuous access. I have it set up where the three ultras
are 'top loaded' with set antibodies every day. This eliminates bouncing
things around all the time. Contact me if you would like anymore info. I
would be happy to help. I notice no delay in run times.
melissa

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Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:39 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

Does anyone use the Benchmark Ultra - care to share your comments?

We are considering switching from the Benchmark XT to the Ultra but
would like to hear from users about this instrument.
Is there an increase in reagent cost?

Can you really add more slides without adding time to the run?


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RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

[Kuhnla, Melissa]

I currently have one XT and 3 Ultras.  I love the Ultras. There is no
difference in reagent costs.  The only thing that I can say remotely
related is that if you keep both platforms, the XT and the ultras have
separate CC1, CC2, and LCS. I am fairly certain the contents of the
bottle are the same, but the label and part numbers are different.
I love the continuous access. I have it set up where the three ultras
are 'top loaded' with set antibodies every day. This eliminates bouncing
things around all the time. Contact me if you would like anymore info. I
would be happy to help. I notice no delay in run times.
melissa

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Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:39 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

Does anyone use the Benchmark Ultra - care to share your comments?

We are considering switching from the Benchmark XT to the Ultra but
would like to hear from users about this instrument.
Is there an increase in reagent cost?

Can you really add more slides without adding time to the run?


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Re: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

[Angela Bitting]

each of the 30 drawers essentially is it's own "run". You don't have to wait 
for all 30 drawers to finish their runs before adding more slides.
There are 2 reagents that are exclusive to the Ultra and they are a little more 
expensive. Ultra CC1 and Ultra LCS,(and ultra CC2, if you use CC2). The EZ 
Prep, Reaction buffer and SSC are the same reagents that you use on your XT.
The software can be a little quirky sometimes. But, overall, we really like 
ours because of the continuous feed ability.
 
 
Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP), QIHC
Technical Specialist, Histology
Geisinger Medical Center 
100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00
Danville, PA 17822
phone  570-214-9634
fax  570-271-5916 
 
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>>>  4/13/2011 9:39 AM >>>
Does anyone use the Benchmark Ultra - care to share your comments?

We are considering switching from the Benchmark XT to the Ultra but would like 
to hear from users about this instrument.
Is there an increase in reagent cost?

Can you really add more slides without adding time to the run?


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TEAM LEADER ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
DANVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(O) 434.799.4470
(F) 434.773.6806
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RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

[Kim Tournear]

I've heard that adding slides and/or reagents can add as much as 8 minutes to 
the run time. Again, that's just what I've heard, don't know if it's fact or 
fiction

~Kim~   
OU ROCKS
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--- On Wed, 4/13/11, Sebree Linda A  wrote:


From: Sebree Linda A 
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra
To: barbara.cr...@lpnt.net, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 2:09 PM


Please "Reply All" as I'd like to hear feedback also.

Thanks. 


Linda A. Sebree
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
IHC/ISH Laboratory
DB1-223 VAH
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792
(608)265-6596


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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
barbara.cr...@lpnt.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:39 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

Does anyone use the Benchmark Ultra - care to share your comments?

We are considering switching from the Benchmark XT to the Ultra but
would like to hear from users about this instrument.
Is there an increase in reagent cost?

Can you really add more slides without adding time to the run?


ANTOINETTE CRILL, MBA,CT(ASCP)
TEAM LEADER ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
DANVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

[Sebree Linda A]

Please "Reply All" as I'd like to hear feedback also.

Thanks. 


Linda A. Sebree
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
IHC/ISH Laboratory
DB1-223 VAH
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792
(608)265-6596


-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
barbara.cr...@lpnt.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:39 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

Does anyone use the Benchmark Ultra - care to share your comments?

We are considering switching from the Benchmark XT to the Ultra but
would like to hear from users about this instrument.
Is there an increase in reagent cost?

Can you really add more slides without adding time to the run?


ANTOINETTE CRILL, MBA,CT(ASCP)
TEAM LEADER ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
DANVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(O) 434.799.4470
(F) 434.773.6806
E-mail:  barbara.cr...@lpnt.net

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RE: [Histonet] Ventana ULTRA Immuno Stainer

[Jesus Ellin]

Excellent stainer, but you need to look at your process to help facilitate the 
technology. if you have nay questions you can reach me.

Jesus Ellin
Yuma Regional Medical Center 
928-336-1144


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Sent: Thu 9/10/2009 7:35 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] Ventana ULTRA Immuno Stainer
 
Dear Histonetters,
 
Is anyone out there using the Ventana ULTRA Immuno Stainer?  What is your 
experience with them?  What are the advantages, disadvantages, pros and cons?
 
Thank you very much in advance?
 
Milton A. Gomez, HTL (ASCP)
Technical Supervisor
Immunohistochemistry Department
ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
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