Peter,
  When we were doing retrieval in the microwave (we now use a steamer), we 
used the Nordic Ware cooker.  It worked good, but we were careful to keep 
the gasket clean and tried not to let it get stretched out.  It was a 
durable pot and is constructed well.

Carla Shoffeitt
Columbus Regional Medical Center
Columbus, GA.


>From: Peter Poon <peterp@cafe.berkeley.edu>
>To: histonet <histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
>Subject: microwave antigen
>Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 14:29:00 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hi - What brand of microwave pressure cookers do people use for antigen
>retrieval? We looked on the internet and found pressure cookers ranging
>from $10 to $60. The $60 dollar one from Nordic Ware looked good, but I
>was wondering if anyone had had luck with a specific brand. Also, do
>scientific companies make microwave pressure cookers specifically for
>antigen retrieval?
>Thanks
>- Peter
>
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