For high throughput H&E, I would recommend the Sakura DRS2000.  It has
continuous feed capabilities and is quite efficient, producing high and
consistent quality H&E stains.

Currently, DakoCytomation has the Artisan for special stains (including H&E)
and immunos (48 slide capacity) and the Autostainer and Autostainer Plus for
Special Stains (including H&E), immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence,
and semi-automated in situ hybridization (48 slide capacity).  Autostainer
and autostainer+ are completely open to use any vendor's reagents with
flexible programming.

Ventana and Biogenex have automated systems that are similar to
DakoCytomations, as well.

I would recommend and H&E stainer as a stand alone and an automated
ss/ihc/ish as another.

Good luck.
Lori Cummings
UIC

-----Original Message-----
From: valerie hannen [mailto:vhannen@cfl.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:25 PM
To: histonet
Subject: stainers


I need some information about autostainers. I need to find out which are the
best autostainers. My supervisor wants to possibly buy one....are there
stainers that can run H&E's as well as Immuno.'s and other special stains?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

     Thanks alot!

Valerie


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