Biogenex also has an automated stainer, the Optimax, that can be used for
both immuno and insitu hybridization.  It does not have a heating unit for
denaturation; it uses chemical denaturation.  It has set programs and user
entered programs.  I don't have the address or phone number at hand but I
think Biogenex has a web site.

Pat Greer
CDC
Infectious Disease Pathology 


-----Original Message-----
From: Patsy.Ruegg@UCHSC.edu [mailto:Patsy.Ruegg@UCHSC.edu]
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 4:33 PM
To: sa.drew@hosp.wisc.edu
Cc: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: RE: In situ hybridization automation


as far as i know there is only one co considering automated ish and that is
ventana, i saw their machine at the molecular morphology meeting in sante fe
last feb., it is very impressive but very expensive, more than $100,000 and
they are only selling it in japan.
patsy

-----Original Message-----
From: Drew Sally A. [mailto:sa.drew@hosp.wisc.edu]
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 1:07 PM
To: 'Histonet'
Subject: In situ hybridization automation


What are people's experiences with automation of in situ hybridization?  I
am looking for information on equipment, easy of use, company support, etc.
Vendors, if you have information that would help us write bid specs we would
be very happy to view your materials.  Thank you!

Sally Ann Drew-MT(ASCP)
Univ. of Wis. Hospital and Clinics
IHC/ISH Clinical/Research Lab
Madison, WI 
(608)265-6596
(608)263-1568(fax)