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Traditional H&E process
VENTANA H&E solution
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Dr. Michael Lynch, Pathologist, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., over 20 years of clinical pathology experience
Consistent, reproducible results
Enhanced micro-anatomic detail
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Dr. Tom Grogan, MD, Pathologist, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. Founder
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A recent study revealed:
Dr. Tom Grogan, MD, Pathologist, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. Founder
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Help protect against misdiagnosis caused by slide cross contamination:
Lewis A Hassell, Crystal F Glass, Clinton Yip, Patricia A Eneff, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Goal of Study
This study examines the impact of simple lean workflow improvements and implementation of the VENTANA H&E system on productivity at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Study Results (at OU)
Conclusion
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Johnathan I. Epstein, Adeboye O. Osunkoya, Donna E. Hansel, Anil V. Parwani, Tehmina Z. Ali; Ecaterina F. Tamas, Vasundhara G. Untawale, Hillel Kahane, John Hopkins Hospital, Emory University School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, Quest Diagnostics, Dianon Systems
Goal of Study
To determine if the SYMPHONY instrument can improve the detection of prominent nucleoli in foci of prostate cancer.
Issue
Study results
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Guadalupe Manriquez, M.D., Miroslav Djokic, M.D., Chris Simmons, Josh Jordan, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
Goal of Study
To investigate a quality improvement opportunity for Bone Marrow Biopsies at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Issue
Bone marrow slides stained on the Leica linear stainer showed artifacts of focal areas in which the nuclei exhibited a “waxy” homogenization of the chromatin which gave the appearance of pseudonuclear inclusions. This artifact was viewed as a risk in potentially obscuring diagnosis.
Study Parameters
Study Results
Conclusion
VENTANA H&E system provides superior staining of H&E slides with fewer staining artifacts, better nuclear morphology, and superior color balance when compared to the linear stainer.
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Gordon N. Gephardt, MD, Richard J. Zarbo, MD, DMD, Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Volume 120, Issue 11, November 1996
Goal of Study
To develop a multi-institutional reference database of extraneous tissue (contaminants) in surgical pathology
Current Issue
Class of Extraneous Tissue
% of Contamination slide-based | % of Contamination within the paraffin block | % Contamination "Unknown" | |
Prospective Study | 59.4% | 28.4% | 12.2% |
Retrospective Study | 72.9% | 15.9% | 11.2% |
Source of Extraneous Tissue
Different Case | Same Case | Unknown | |
Prospective Study | 63.2% | 22.9% | 13.9% |
Retrospective Study | 48.5% | 24.2% | 27.3% |
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Eric Platt, BS; Paul Sommer; Linda McDonald, MT, ASCP; Ana Bennett, MD; Jennifer Hunt, MD
Goal of Study
Study sought to quantify and assess the risk for tissue floaters and contaminants in both the water bath (microtomy) and the linear stainer (H&E staining process).
Issue
Study Results
Conclusion
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