As a consultant with a pathology billing/consulting firm, I have set up immuno programs at various scales of production.  For a small lab, with a production of 2-5 cases/day, you can very cost effectively perform immunos manually.  As the volume of immuno cases increases, then the cost of automation is usually easily absorbed.  Of course, the success of performing immunos manually relies a lot on the competency of the technician performing them.  If the histology staff is less experienced, automating the process is the best thing to do.
   
  Kindest regards,
   
  Louri Roberts
  Consultant
  Billing Consultants, LLC
  www.billingconsultants.net

 		
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