We also used to have an open flame while embedding! Now, we simply have a policy in place where after EACH cassette is embedded, the Techs MUST thoroughly wipe their forceps with disposable Kleenex (and then dispose of it!). Also, we use toothless forceps as much as possible to reduce the possibility of cross contamination.
Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Foothills Medical Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Ph: 403-944-1578 Fax: 403-944-4748 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. ________________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Celebre Julia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: December 3, 2008 8:38 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Flame substitute for embedding Hello Histoland!! We have just been told we are no longer allowed to use alcohol burners while embedding and we are to find a safer substitute, something to do with no liking an open flame in the lab. Other than incinerators or 6 pairs of forceps at each centre, we've run out of ideas so we are asking all you experts out there what your current practice is.. oh.. this change needs to be done by this Friday!! Julia Celebre MLT Anatomic Pathology Hamilton General Hospital 905-527-0271 ext 46179 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This information is directed in confidence solely to the person named above and may not otherwise be distributed, copied or disclosed. Therefore, this information should be considered strictly confidential. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately via a return email for further direction. Thank you for your assistance. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
