We use the Ventana ES as our automated system.  Automation has made a big
difference for us.  Staining is much more consistent.

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> From: 	Tom Wells[SMTP:tomers@home.com]
> Sent: 	Friday, December 01, 2000 10:58 AM
> To: 	'histonet'
> Subject: 	manual vs automated IHC
> 
> We are in the process of automating our IHC lab. I am curious as to the
> number of labs who are automated vs. the ones who still use manual
> staining.
> We average between 20 to 30 slides per day. Any feedback would be
> appreciated. Thanks. Tom.
> 
> Tom Wells, BSc, ART
> Supervisor, Immunohistochemistry Laboratory
> Lions Gate Hospital
> North Vancouver, BC
> Canada
> 
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