We have 2 CytoLogix Stainers with the upgraded heaters  for special stains
and get excellent results.The customer service is also a plus.
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	bonnie mcmahill [SMTP:bjmcm@mail.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, December 07, 2000 1:39 PM
> To:	Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject:	RE: cytologic automated stainer
> 
> We have been using the Cytologix stainer for special stains since January
> of
> this year. It produces high quality staining consistently.  We will be
> getting an upgrade on the heating system soon, which will improve the
> consistency of silver staining throughout the slide (best staining on
> silver
> stains has been in the middle of the slide because of heat distribution). 
> We have been very happy overall with the stainer.  We are not using it for
> immunos, since we have a DAKO immuno stainer, but I have heard that it
> does
> well with doing both specials and immunos together.  The one aspect that
> this company excels in, is the customer service!  We have had very good
> responses to any questions and concerns, plus the system is reliable with
> very little (if any) downtime!
> 
> Bonnie McMahill
> Pathology Associates
> Spokane, WA
> 
> 
> -----Original Message------
> From: Terry Murphy <bhardenh@yahoo.com>
> To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Sent: December 7, 2000 1:40:57 PM GMT
> Subject: cytologic automated stainer
> 
> 
> Hi.  The lab I work in is thinking of automating
> special stains.  I saw the cytologic automated stainer
> advertised and I was wondering if anyone out there has
> this stainer. What can you tell me about the stainer
> and the company.  Does any have the stainer and wht do
> you think of it and the company in regards to tech
> support and reliability.
> 
> Thank You
> Michael Bradley
> bhardenh@yahoo.com
> 
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