Hi Kim,

You must use Ventana's detection reagents on their instruments; at least the
ES and genII.  They do have a research program available that allows one to
use a different secondary than theirs.  This is primarily for research
purposes.  Maybe the confusion comes from the fact that the instrumentation
allows one to use anyone's primary antibodies.

Hope this clears things up a bit; if you have more questions, they are
readily available to answer them at 1(800)227-2155.

Linda A. Sebree, HT
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
Immunohistochemistry/In Situ Hybridization Laboratory
D4/218-2472
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI  53792-2472


(608)265-6596
FAX: (608)263-1568

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Kim Green [SMTP:junebug13@rica.net]
> Sent:	Thursday, April 06, 2000 2:54 PM
> To:	histonet
> Subject:	
> 
> Hey folks, our path lab is progressively searching for an Immuno stainer,
> question, I have been under the impression that Vantana is a "closed
> system" therefore only their reagents are used. Yesterday I was informed
> any reagents can be used on their stainer, I'm confused!   Your knowledge
> sure would be of great help. 
>