Re: [Histonet] Surepath V/s thin pre

2018-05-14 Thread Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet
What is you unsat rate with the ThinPrep? Published rates are as follows. Are lab runs around 1.5% for ThinPrep. CATEGORY 5th 10th 25th 50th 75th 90th 95th UNSATISFACTORY (%) 0.3 0.4 0.7 1.8 2.5 3.2 3.8 It is also important to recognize that unsatisfactory Pap test results

[Histonet] Ventana dispenser issues - AGAIN

2018-05-14 Thread Terri Braud via Histonet
When will this company ever learn? I'm at my wit's end with failed dispensers from Roche Ventana. The volume of time I've wasted on this issue with this company is monumental. They refuse to give true tracking information on the dispensers. We have a relatively new Ultra. The instrument is

Re: [Histonet] Surepath V/s thin pre

2018-05-14 Thread Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet
Lujain, You'd have to define what "better" mean to you and your laboratory. I've used both systems in my career. Each have their pros and cons. You would also need to define the specimen types you intend to process, i.e. Pap tests only, Pap tests and non-gyn. Each company now offers a

[Histonet] cervical biopsy method

2018-05-14 Thread Kolman, Kimberly D. via Histonet
Looking for any folks out there who have experience with cervical biopsies obtained using the "SpiraBrush" technique. It is from the Histologics Company and employs a fabric 'brush' to obtain the sample instead of the standard punch instrument. One of our gynecologists would like to begin