We have Ventana, DakoCytomation and have demo'd Artisan for specials, IHC,
and ISH.  Artisan is above and beyond the best for specials.  Both the
Ventana and the Dako Autostainer have some stains that work well, but
overall for specials, Artisan is best.

DakoCytomation is in the process of optimizing IHC applications on the
Artisan to meet their standards of excellence in that area, too.

Good Luck.
Lori Cummings
University of Illinois @ Chicago Medical Center

-----Original Message-----
From: Bartlett, Jeanine [mailto:jqb7@cdc.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 12:12 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


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