NicolePCanada Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Sending out a question to all my blood bank peeps. Who has what? Likes, Dislikes? We currently have a Provue. A very reliable machine for 13 years, with outstanding service. It is almost time to replace. I need your expertise and opinions on what you use. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wayne Govender Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Having had the opportunity to have worked with all 3 of the aforementioned machines, I'd say beyond any doubt that Biorad is light years ahead of Ortho. You get definitive results with Biorad, not the untold and innumerable false positives using Ortho reagents and products. I don't remember having any major downtime issues with Biorad apart from the expected wear and tear of a robust machine running 24/7 - 365. The turnaround time using Biorad was much better. Maintenance schedule is a breeze. NicolePCanada and AuntiS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntiS Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Hey Nikki, You planning on an IH-1000 or two IH-500? Or a combination with or without the SAXO? sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted Friday at 02:02 PM Share Posted Friday at 02:02 PM having been a manual gel user for years I am switching to solid phase in the next few weeks (ECHO 2.0). I like the fact that it's pretty much hands off once on the instrument. I wanted to get away from gel as I've experienced many of the same discrepancies as with tubes. I expect this will have its own vagaries however it is a step up for my staff. Also the price was right for a refurbished unit. BldBnker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BldBnker Posted Saturday at 08:26 PM Share Posted Saturday at 08:26 PM I have used Immucor Echo instruments since 2008. I love them! There are still some issues with cold antibodies and weakly positive DAT's causing positive screens, as with any newer methodology. Unfortunately, we are going to be going to the Ortho Visions due to corporate decisions. I'm trying to be optimistic but am thankful to be in the latter part of my career (3 years to go!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted Sunday at 11:08 AM Share Posted Sunday at 11:08 AM We have two IH 1000. They are workhorses. They need service every now and then, BioRad has been great to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wayne Govender Posted Sunday at 11:31 AM Share Posted Sunday at 11:31 AM BioRad service engineers do not wear running shoes either...they stay as long as needs be to ensure that the machine is running smoothly without glitches. Can't say that for others who seem to have boarded the first flight on holiday before a batch of samples have completed the running. Malcolm Needs and AuntiS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene20354 Posted yesterday at 05:37 PM Share Posted yesterday at 05:37 PM I am moving from Immucor instruments to BIO-RAD. 3 IH-500s and 2 IH-24 readers will be installed by the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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