Jeanine,
In my opinion, if you are looking for a machine just for special stains then
you need look no further than Cytologix (now owned by Dako). The quality of
their stains is far superior to any other system currently on the market.

Ronnie Houston
Regional Histology Operations Manager
Bon Secours HealthPartners Laboratories
5801 Bremo Road
Richmond, VA 23226

-----Original Message-----
From: Bartlett, Jeanine [mailto:jqb7@cdc.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 1:12 PM
To: Histonet (E-mail)
Subject: Automated special stains systems


All:

We are considering purchasing an automated special stains systems.  So far
we have looked at the Artisan from Cytologix/DAKO.  We are interested in
hearing from those of you that use or have used this system or any others
that are currently on the market.  Please share all information:  the good,
the bad and the ugly.

Thanks!

Jeanine Bartlett, HT(ASCP)
Centers for Disease Control
Infectious Disease Pathology Activity
Atlanta, GA