RE: [Histonet] neuropath stains

2013-11-14 Thread Lewis, Sarah
Our immunofluorescence protein antibody stains are automated, but not the routine histochemical stains used for muscle biopsies. Between the importance of maintaining pH levels, incubation temperatures (SDH,NADH,COX, AtPase's, Amyloid, MAD, Myophos, Acid Phos) and the need of a rotator plate (O

Re: [Histonet] neuropath stains

2013-11-14 Thread Pam Marcum
So far when I ask about neuro stains being automated by any company the answer is no.  The volume clinically is not high enough and the times required would tie the stainers up from hours to overnight in for some steps.  It would almost require a dedicated stainer for neuro only and would be v