Metal molds here....we tried the plastic molds but the base would rise up
creating an indentation in the block, we needed a flat surface. We wash our
molds in an old processor, using the old baskets and running a xylene to
alcohol to 95% EtOH run. Then we spread them on a towel to dry and spray them
with a mold release. We still use the small plastic molds for the biopsies,
however. The metal molds are great for cooling quickly.
In another lab I worked in, we used all plastic molds - and to not have to
wash the molds, just replace as needed, was heaven!
I would recommend trying each and see what works for your lab.
Janet L. Bonner, HTL (ASCP)
Pathology Laboratory
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Sharon Campbell
Sent: Tue 3/10/2009 11:55 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] metal molds vs. disposable molds
Hello everyone,
We have a debate going on about purchasing metal molds vs. disposable
plastic molds. Which is better? Is the cost better in the long run to
buy metal? Also, how does everyone clean their metal molds?
Thanks
Sharon Campbell, HTL(ASCP)CM, BSBM
Histology Supervisor
Celligent Diagnostics, LLC
Formerly Pathology Associates Services
101 East W.T. Harris Blvd, Suite 1212
Charlotte, NC 28262
800-524-6779 ext. 104
704-970-3304 Direct Line
shar...@celligent.net
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