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for Pathologists
Last revised 16 March 2010
List of advertisers, Antibodies, Billing, Book publishers, Computer systems and software, Consulting, Consumer Goods, Cryostats, Cytology processing, Diagnostic testing, Digital Pathology, Furniture/workstations, Grossing, Journals, Laboratories, Microscopes, Microtomes, Microwaves, Molecular biology / testing, Oncology, Photography, Reagents and Instrumentation, Speech-recognition, Tissue Arrays, Tissue Processors
Pathology Service Associates, LLC
Small Business Computers of New England:
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Biocare Medical is a unique manufacturer and supplier of immunohistochemical and histopathology products, monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, and automated staining equipment. BIOCARE produces detection reagents for HRP and AP. These reagents are formulated to be highly specific using proprietary technology. Our detection kits are available for clinical and research purposes. BIOCARE antibodies are optimized for IHC and formulated to provide maximum sensitivity while minimizing background staining. BIOCARE laboratory equipment includes an automated stainer, slide drying oven and a pressure cooker for HIER, the patented Decloaking Chamber. We are continually researching the most innovative and cost-effective diagnostic solutions and state-of-the-art equipment. Call Murray Anderson, Sales Supervisor at 925-603-8019 or email murray@biocare.net or contact@biocare.net for more information.
Covance is a provider of gold standard Signet™ immunopathology antibodies, detection chemistries and ancillaries. Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies are offered for immunohistochemistry on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues and for a variety of other assays. These antibodies are available in pre-diluted and concentrated formats, providing ease-of-use and reproducibility in both manual and automated staining. Detection chemistries, chromogens, counterstains and buffers are also available in a range of kit volumes to meet your laboratory needs. Covance’s antibody portfolio also includes antibodies for neurodegenerative disease, cell biology and a variety custom immunology services. For more information contact Angela Thomas, Immunopathology Product Manager, at 800.223.0796 or angela.thomas@covance.com. Visit our website at www.covance.com
Invitrogen offers a comprehensive product portfolio of novel, high-quality Zymed® primary antibodies and detection reagents for immunohistochemistry. In addition to products for IHC, we also offer CISH probes, which allows the pathologist to analyze genetic aberrations in the context of the surrounding tissue morphology using standard bright-field microscopy. Our FDA-approved SPOT-Light® HER2 CISH Kit may be used to help select breast cancer patients for Herceptin® therapy. For a complete list of Invitrogen products for the anatomic pathology laboratory, please visit www.invitrogen.com/pathology.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Ventana Medical is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of medical diagnostic instrument and reagent systems providing leading-edge automation technology for use in slide-based diagnosis of cancer and infectious disease. Our products are found in hospital-based histology laboratories, independent reference laboratories, and the drug discovery laboratories of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government labs, and medical research centers. For more information please visit our website at www.ventanamed.com or call us at 800.227.2155.
Pathology Service Associates, LLC: PSA is a leading provider of pathology billing and collection services, practice marketing support, and business support services to independent pathology practices. Formed exclusively for pathologists by pathologists, PSA is dedicated to providing comprehensive business solutions to visionaries and leading pathology practices seeking to gain a competitive advantage within their markets. While supporting your choice to remain independent, PSA enables you to participate in a cooperative environment with pathologists nationwide. PSA's services assist pathology practices in optimizing collections, facilitating additional referrals, acquiring new technology at preferred pricing, and exchanging knowledge with peers across the US, while avoiding compliance pitfalls. Contact Randal Sanderson, rsanderson@psapath.com
Computer systems and
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Impac Software is a leading provider of oncology IT solutions that streamline both clinical and business operations to help improve the process of delivering patient care. IMPAC's Pathology Information System, PowerPath®, is a comprehensive information system that enables anatomic pathology laboratories to integrate and streamline their diagnostic, management, and business needs through a single, simple-to-operate software suite. PowerPath is installed in more than 400 institutions, including leading academic medical centers, hospitals and reference laboratories. Contact 888-GO-IMPAC or sales@impac.com for more information.
Orchard Software. Orchard’s Laboratory Information Systems are utilized by hundreds of laboratories across the country — including all types and sizes of physician groups, clinics, hospitals, and independent reference laboratories. Orchard’s systems utilize process automation, rules-based decision-making, ICD-9 screening, and seamless integration to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and increase reimbursements. Orchard also offers Microbiology and Orchard® Pathology systems to eliminate paper and electronically integrate these departments with the rest of the laboratory. For laboratory outreach and connectivity to clients’ EMRs, Orchard’s outreach systems, Webstation™ and Orchard® Copia™, provide easy Internet access or direct-to-EMR connection for remote order entry and results delivery. Contact us at 800-856-1948 or sales@orchardsoft.com or click here for more information.
Small Business Computers of New England: Provider of customized low cost information management solutions for anatomic pathology labs including tissue and GYN reporting. Contact Gene Calvano, gene_calvano@sbcne.com.
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Pathology Service Associates, LLC: PSA is a leading provider of pathology billing and collection services, practice marketing support, and business support services to independent pathology practices. Formed exclusively for pathologists by pathologists, PSA is dedicated to providing comprehensive business solutions to visionaries and leading pathology practices seeking to gain a competitive advantage within their markets. While supporting your choice to remain independent, PSA enables you to participate in a cooperative environment with pathologists nationwide. PSA's services assist pathology practices in optimizing collections, facilitating additional referrals, acquiring new technology at preferred pricing, and exchanging knowledge with peers across the US, while avoiding compliance pitfalls. Contact Randal Sanderson, rsanderson@psapath.com
Vachette Pathology: Are you content with your current income? Can you afford to lose more money? Do not settle for less. More than 450 individual pathologists nationwide trust us with their financial oversight and practice management. Imagine; someone who has a successful track record negotiating with managed care, someone that solves your billing and payment problems and guarantees to help you put more money back into your pocket. Vachette Pathology is a Pathology Practice Management Firm that specializes in managing your financial bloodline. You do not have to change billing agents to increase your income. You simply have to manage the process. To start taking back your income today, contact Mick Raich toll free at 866-407-0763 or at mraich@vachettepathology.com “Who’s watching your wallet?”
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of interest to pathologists and laboratory personnel.
Amazon.com. Electronics, apparel, computers, books, DVDs and more
Best Buy. Electronics, music, movies, computers and more.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Sakura Finetek USA is leading the revolution in Pathology with the Tissue-Tek® Xpress Rapid Tissue Processor and the AutoTEC® Automated Embedding System. Together these technologies allow your laboratory to achieve new levels in productivity. Our full line of Tissue-Tek® histology instrumentation and consumables include Tissue Processors, Embedding Systems, Microtomy and Cryotomy instruments, and Stainers and Coverslippers. Sakura is committed to changing the future of Pathology. Please visit our website at www.sakuraus.com for more details on our product portfolio, or contact Theresa Ford, Director of Marketing, at tford@sakuraus.com or 800 725 8723 X 7873.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Biotheranostics discovers and develops innovative diagnostic technologies for oncology, designed to improve patient care from the time of diagnosis through selection of appropriate treatment. The company's initial diagnostic test offerings are: (1) THEROS CancerTYPE ID®, which improves cancer classification, especially in patients with metastatic cancer and an unknown primary. It is based on a 92-gene qRT-PCR panel and capable of identifying up to 39 tumor types with 86% accuracy. (2) THEROS Breast Cancer Index® - This provides a more complete picture of recurrence risk and therapeutic options for patients by combining the results of the THEROS H/I and THEROS MGI tests, to better stratify ER-positive, node-negative breast cancer patients. bioTheranostics is also working on prostate cancer prognosis and drug-response profiling. Email Brittany.Rothnem@biotheranostics.com or call 858 587 5883 for more information.
Invitrogen Corporation provides products and services that support life science institutions worldwide in their efforts to improve the human condition. Notably, Invitrogen offers the FDA-approved SPOT-Light® HER2 CISH Kit, which provides HER2 gene status information using techniques similar to immunohistochemistry. SPOT-Light® HER2 CISH is indicated as an aid in the assessment of patients for whom Herceptin® treatment is being considered, and thus may be used to assist in breast cancer patient management. For a complete list of Invitrogen products for the anatomic pathology laboratory, please visit www.invitrogen.com/pathology.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Ventana Medical is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of medical diagnostic instrument and reagent systems providing leading-edge automation technology for use in slide-based diagnosis of cancer and infectious disease. Our products are found in hospital-based histology laboratories, independent reference laboratories, and the drug discovery laboratories of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government labs, and medical research centers. For more information please visit our website at www.ventanamed.com or call us at 800.227.2155.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Milestone Medical provides a portfolio of standardization and documentation products for the grossing workstation. From our MacroPATH D digital imaging, annotation and storage system to the CheckLITE non-contact specimen thickness measurement device and CutMATE grossing forceps, Milestone is building tools to ensure standardization of tissue thicknesses with great processing and results in mind! For more information call 866-995-5300, email info@milestonemed.com or visit us at http://www.milestonemed.com.
Mopec is known world-wide for the innovative functionally of their products. Mopec designs, engineers, manufacturers and installs custom Pathology Laboratory Equipment, delivering full service solutions for all your facility needs. We feature fume handling equipment, stainless steel cabinets, refrigeration, dissecting instruments, transport carts, stationary/elevating pedestal downdraft workstations, rotating pedestal tables, short pedestal tables, L-Shaped downdraft workstations, backdraft/dualdraft workstations and elevating backdraft workstations. Everything carrying the Mopec name is ergonomically designed and engineered for the pathology environment. All of our workstations and tables can be customized and fabricated to meet the specific requirements of your facility. For more information, visit us at http://www.mopec.com/ or call us at 800.362.8491.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Milestone Medical provides a portfolio of standardization and documentation products for the grossing workstation. From our MacroPATH D digital imaging, annotation and storage system to the CheckLITE non-contact specimen thickness measurement device and CutMATE grossing forceps, Milestone is building tools to ensure standardization of tissue thicknesses with great processing and results in mind! For more information call 866-995-5300, email info@milestonemed.com or visit us at http://www.milestonemed.com.
Mopec is known world-wide for the innovative functionally of their products. Mopec designs, engineers, manufacturers and installs custom Pathology Laboratory Equipment, delivering full service solutions for all your facility needs. We feature fume handling equipment, stainless steel cabinets, refrigeration, dissecting instruments, transport carts, stationary/elevating pedestal downdraft workstations, rotating pedestal tables, short pedestal tables, L-Shaped downdraft workstations, backdraft/dualdraft workstations and elevating backdraft workstations. Everything carrying the Mopec name is ergonomically designed and engineered for the pathology environment. All of our workstations and tables can be customized and fabricated to meet the specific requirements of your facility. For more information, visit us at http://www.mopec.com/ or call us at 800.362.8491.
Photodyne Technologies manufactures top of the line computerized macro photography systems for grossing, pathology, histology and other scientific applications, using high resolution digital cameras. Various models are available, and the company specializes in custom designs, usually at no extra charge. These state of the art macroscopic (gross) imaging units revolutionize the picture taking process in the laboratory. The systems enable even non-photographers to take professional quality photos in seconds. The patented, state-of-the-art systems are used by hundreds of leading hospitals, universities, medical examiner offices and research institutes worldwide. The included proprietary software allows one to take pictures directly from the computer. All attributes of the camera are controllable from the computer as well, and the image is viewable in real time on the screen, allowing adjustments before the picture is taken. The picture is then transferred directly to the computer and is stored on the computer’s hard drive for editing, archiving, or email as an attachment like any other image file via the internet. Visit us online at www.photodyne.com or contact us at 800-660-2147 or hrzc@earthlink.net.
Sakura Finetek USA is leading the revolution in Pathology with the Tissue-Tek® Xpress Rapid Tissue Processor and the AutoTEC® Automated Embedding System. Together these technologies allow your laboratory to achieve new levels in productivity. Our full line of Tissue-Tek® histology instrumentation and consumables include Tissue Processors, Embedding Systems, Microtomy and Cryotomy instruments, and Stainers and Coverslippers. Sakura is committed to changing the future of Pathology. Please visit our website at www.sakuraus.com for more details on our product portfolio, or contact Theresa Ford, Director of Marketing, at tford@sakuraus.com or 800 725 8723 X 7873.
Advances in Anatomic Pathology
American Journal of Clinical Pathology
American Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology
American Journal of Surgical Pathology
Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Applied Immunohistochemistry & Molecular Morphology
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Diagnostic Molecular Pathology
Egyptian Journal of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Experimental and Molecular Pathology
Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology
International Journal of Experimental Pathology
International Journal of Gynecological Pathology
Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis
Journal of Comparative Pathology
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Journal of Molecular Diagnostics
Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology
Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine
Laboratory Investigation is the official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. Laboratory Investigation is available as both a print and online journal and is dedicated to the publication of original research that significantly advances the understanding of human and experimental disease including basic biology papers with a relevance to experimental or clinical aspects of disease. The journal also publishes papers detailing relevant advances in technical methodology. Visit the journal website at www.laboratoryinvestigation.org.
Modern Pathology is the official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). Modern Pathology is available as both a print and online journal. After 18 years, the journal's main focus remains the publication of peer-reviewed original papers reporting innovative clinical and translational research in the pathology of human disease. Visit the journal website at www.modernpathology.org.
Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology
Pathology and Oncology Research
Pathology – Research and Practice
Seminars in Breast Disease: Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Oncology, Pathology, Radiation Oncology, Surgery
Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
The American Journal of Dermatopathology
Biotheranostics discovers and develops innovative diagnostic technologies for oncology, designed to improve patient care from the time of diagnosis through selection of appropriate treatment. The company's initial diagnostic test offerings are: (1) THEROS CancerTYPE ID®, which improves cancer classification, especially in patients with metastatic cancer and an unknown primary. It is based on a 92-gene qRT-PCR panel and capable of identifying up to 39 tumor types with 86% accuracy. (2) THEROS Breast Cancer Index® - This provides a more complete picture of recurrence risk and therapeutic options for patients by combining the results of the THEROS H/I and THEROS MGI tests, to better stratify ER-positive, node-negative breast cancer patients. bioTheranostics is also working on prostate cancer prognosis and drug-response profiling. Email Brittany.Rothnem@biotheranostics.com or call 858 587 5883 for more information.
Clarient Diagnostic Services is a national cancer testing services laboratory, providing services for the characterization, assessment and treatment of cancer. We work closely to collaborate with our community pathology clients by providing them the testing needed to accurately diagnose cancer as well as provide their oncologists with the best treatment options for their patients. We provide a full range of services including IHC, flow cytometry as well as FISH and molecular testing. Our offerings include all service levels—from just performing the technical aspects of an assay, such as running a stain, to complete tumor work-up and consultation services. Contact Client Services at 1.888.443.3311 or visit www.clarientinc.com .
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Sakura Finetek USA is leading the revolution in Pathology with the Tissue-Tek® Xpress Rapid Tissue Processor and the AutoTEC® Automated Embedding System. Together these technologies allow your laboratory to achieve new levels in productivity. Our full line of Tissue-Tek® histology instrumentation and consumables include Tissue Processors, Embedding Systems, Microtomy and Cryotomy instruments, and Stainers and Coverslippers. Sakura is committed to changing the future of Pathology. Please visit our website at www.sakuraus.com for more details on our product portfolio, or contact Theresa Ford, Director of Marketing, at tford@sakuraus.com or 800 725 8723 X 7873.
Milestone Medical is the technological leader in Microwave Accelerated Tissue Processing. Milestone manufactures instrumentation and accessories that enable Histologists and Pathologists to achieve the highest level of productivity, while maintaining their flexibility and safety. Milestone’s family of rapid microwave lab stations allow tissue samples to be processed in a fraction of the time as compared to conventional methods, allowing for same-day diagnosis. They also offer a line of digital imaging equipment for grossing stations and autopsy rooms. These systems serve as a comprehensive method of storing macroscopic images of all specimens examined in the laboratory, providing an invaluable diagnostic database for routine grossing, teaching, and research. For more information, please visit our website by clicking here.
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Biotheranostics discovers and develops innovative diagnostic technologies for oncology, designed to improve patient care from the time of diagnosis through selection of appropriate treatment. The company's initial diagnostic test offerings are: (1) THEROS CancerTYPE ID®, which improves cancer classification, especially in patients with metastatic cancer and an unknown primary. It is based on a 92-gene qRT-PCR panel and capable of identifying up to 39 tumor types with 86% accuracy. (2) THEROS Breast Cancer Index® - This provides a more complete picture of recurrence risk and therapeutic options for patients by combining the results of the THEROS H/I and THEROS MGI tests, to better stratify ER-positive, node-negative breast cancer patients. bioTheranostics is also working on prostate cancer prognosis and drug-response profiling. Email Brittany.Rothnem@biotheranostics.com or call 858 587 5883 for more information.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Biotheranostics discovers and develops innovative diagnostic technologies for oncology, designed to improve patient care from the time of diagnosis through selection of appropriate treatment. The company's initial diagnostic test offerings are: (1) THEROS CancerTYPE ID®, which improves cancer classification, especially in patients with metastatic cancer and an unknown primary. It is based on a 92-gene qRT-PCR panel and capable of identifying up to 39 tumor types with 86% accuracy. (2) THEROS Breast Cancer Index® - This provides a more complete picture of recurrence risk and therapeutic options for patients by combining the results of the THEROS H/I and THEROS MGI tests, to better stratify ER-positive, node-negative breast cancer patients. bioTheranostics is also working on prostate cancer prognosis and drug-response profiling. Email Brittany.Rothnem@biotheranostics.com or call 858 587 5883 for more information.
Photography / Macrophotography
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Milestone Medical introduces the MacroPATH D, Digital Imaging System for the histology grossing room. MacroPATH D is a comprehensive digital capture, annotation and storage system that replaces tedious analog technologies with a quicker and more flexible work solution. Start a case with the touch screen interface, sealed keyboard or barcode reader. An 8 megapixel camera, freehand and preprogrammed onscreen notations, automatic sizing, attached voice notes and video clips allow the Pathologist Assistant or grossing professional to document routine and special cases. All assets (.jpg, .mp3, .avi) are collected into one case folder for easy access. Case folders can be stored locally or over a network and LIS system. For more information call 866-995-5300, email info@milestonemed.com or click here.
Photodyne Technologies manufactures top of the line computerized macro photography systems for grossing, pathology, histology and other scientific applications, using high resolution digital cameras. Various models are available, and the company specializes in custom designs, usually at no extra charge. These state of the art macroscopic (gross) imaging units revolutionize the picture taking process in the laboratory. The systems enable even non-photographers to take professional quality photos in seconds. The patented, state-of-the-art systems are used by hundreds of leading hospitals, universities, medical examiner offices and research institutes worldwide. The included proprietary software allows one to take pictures directly from the computer. All attributes of the camera are controllable from the computer as well, and the image is viewable in real time on the screen, allowing adjustments before the picture is taken. The picture is then transferred directly to the computer and is stored on the computer’s hard drive for editing, archiving, or email as an attachment like any other image file via the internet. Visit us online at www.photodyne.com or contact us at 800-660-2147 or hrzc@earthlink.net.
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Biocare Medical is a unique manufacturer and supplier of immunohistochemical and histopathology products, monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, and automated staining equipment. BIOCARE produces detection reagents for HRP and AP. These reagents are formulated to be highly specific using proprietary technology. Our detection kits are available for clinical and research purposes. BIOCARE antibodies are optimized for IHC and formulated to provide maximum sensitivity while minimizing background staining. BIOCARE laboratory equipment includes an automated stainer, slide drying oven and a pressure cooker for HIER, the patented Decloaking Chamber. We are continually researching the most innovative and cost-effective diagnostic solutions and state-of-the-art equipment. Call Murray Anderson, Sales Supervisor at 925-603-8019 or email murray@biocare.net or contact@biocare.net for more information.
Centerchem, Inc. offers assays for coagulation and fibrinolysis diagnostics as well as specialty biochemicals. The Pefakit® line of test kits from Pentapharm, Ltd. includes assays for PiCT®, in-TDT®, APC-R Factor V Leiden, Factor XIII, TAFI and Reptilase®. With the addition of the QuikCoag™ line from BioMedica Diagnostics, we now offer assays for PT, aPTT and Fibrinogen. Centerchem also distributes specialty biochemicals for the research, development and production of in vitro diagnostic products and pharmaceuticals. These include highly purified snake venom proteins, peptide substrates, synthetic and natural protease inhibitors and Prionex®, The BSA Alternative™. Visit www.centerchem.com or call 203-822-9800 for information.
Covance is a provider of gold standard Signet™ immunopathology antibodies, detection chemistries and ancillaries. Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies are offered for immunohistochemistry on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues and for a variety of other assays. These antibodies are available in pre-diluted and concentrated formats, providing ease-of-use and reproducibility in both manual and automated staining. Detection chemistries, chromogens, counterstains and buffers are also available in a range of kit volumes to meet your laboratory needs. Covance’s antibody portfolio also includes antibodies for neurodegenerative disease, cell biology and a variety custom immunology services. For more information contact Angela Thomas, Immunopathology Product Manager, at 800.223.0796 or angela.thomas@covance.com. Visit our website at www.covance.com
Invitrogen offers a comprehensive product portfolio of novel, high-quality Zymed® primary antibodies and detection reagents for immunohistochemistry. In addition to products for IHC, we also offer CISH probes, which allows the pathologist to analyze genetic aberrations in the context of the surrounding tissue morphology using standard bright-field microscopy. Our FDA-approved SPOT-Light® HER2 CISH Kit may be used to help select breast cancer patients for Herceptin® therapy. For a complete list of Invitrogen products for the anatomic pathology laboratory, please visit www.invitrogen.com/pathology.
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Sakura Finetek USA is leading the revolution in Pathology with the Tissue-Tek® Xpress Rapid Tissue Processor and the AutoTEC® Automated Embedding System. Together these technologies allow your laboratory to achieve new levels in productivity. Our full line of Tissue-Tek® histology instrumentation and consumables include Tissue Processors, Embedding Systems, Microtomy and Cryotomy instruments, and Stainers and Coverslippers. Sakura is committed to changing the future of Pathology. Please visit our website at www.sakuraus.com for more details on our product portfolio, or contact Theresa Ford, Director of Marketing, at tford@sakuraus.com or 800 725 8723 X 7873.
Ventana Medical is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of medical diagnostic instrument and reagent systems providing leading-edge automation technology for use in slide-based diagnosis of cancer and infectious disease. Our products are found in hospital-based histology laboratories, independent reference laboratories, and the drug discovery laboratories of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government labs, and medical research centers. For more information please visit our website at www.ventanamed.com or call us at 800.227.2155.
Voicebrook. “What’s your speech strategy?” Voicebrook’s VoiceOver Enterprise offers a proven speech recognition solution which is designed to integrate with your Pathology reporting system. We offer proven integration with systems from Cerner, Misys, GE, IMPAC, Meditech, SCC and others. VoiceOver has been deployed at a wide range of healthcare organizations with installations ranging from single-user to multi-hospital groups. Our many successes result from a deep knowledge and experience with pathology workflow and systems, coupled with a complete package of professional services from strategy and planning through implementation, customization, one-on-one training and on-going professional support. See how we can help you get results with speech recognition. Contact us at Pathology@voicebrook.com or 866-VOICE-XP for a no-obligation demo.
Tissue arrays / tissue sections
Leica Microsystems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of a broad range of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the imaging, measurement, and analysis of microstructures. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in each of its four divisions: Life Science, Industry, Biosystems, and Surgical. Business areas include Microscopy and Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, Medical Equipment, and Antibodies and Reagents. The company offers instruments and system solutions for the entire histopathology process including the NovocastraTM range of antibodies and reagents, consumable products, and clinical microscopes. The company is represented in over 100 countries with 9 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, sales and service organizations in 20 countries and an international network of dealers.
Milestone Medical is the technological leader in Microwave Accelerated Tissue Processing. Milestone manufactures instrumentation and accessories that enable Histologists and Pathologists to achieve the highest level of productivity, while maintaining their flexibility and safety. Milestone’s family of rapid microwave lab stations allow tissue samples to be processed in a fraction of the time as compared to conventional methods, allowing for same-day diagnosis. They also offer a line of digital imaging equipment for grossing stations and autopsy rooms. These systems serve as a comprehensive method of storing macroscopic images of all specimens examined in the laboratory, providing an invaluable diagnostic database for routine grossing, teaching, and research. For more information, please visit our website by clicking here.
Sakura Finetek USA is leading the revolution in Pathology with the Tissue-Tek® Xpress Rapid Tissue Processor and the AutoTEC® Automated Embedding System. Together these technologies allow your laboratory to achieve new levels in productivity. Our full line of Tissue-Tek® histology instrumentation and consumables include Tissue Processors, Embedding Systems, Microtomy and Cryotomy instruments, and Stainers and Coverslippers. Sakura is committed to changing the future of Pathology. Please visit our website at www.sakuraus.com for more details on our product portfolio, or contact Theresa Ford, Director of Marketing, at tford@sakuraus.com or 800 725 8723 X 7873.
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