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-----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 1:25 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 79, Issue 11 Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-ow...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Histonet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. RE: Histodeck Flash Cards (Dave Johnson) 2. Thin Prep (Cindy DuBois) 3. Full Time HT in E. Tennessee (rg...@bmnet.com) 4. Re: Ocular fiative (Joseph Saby) 5. Job Opening (Kaye Ryan) 6. Can you do Masson's trichrome on frozen sections (jessamine winer) 7. RE: SPAM-LOW: [Histonet] ink on film coverslips (Patsy Ruegg) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:12:11 -0400 From: "Dave Johnson" <djohn...@mercedesmedical.com> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards To: "Burton, Lynn" <lynn.bur...@illinois.gov>, "Kim Merriam" <kmerriam2...@yahoo.com>, <lau...@conxis.com> Cc: Histonet <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Message-ID: <f7cea5a181f69f4c84a352bd311bcebd03e98...@mail1.mercedesmedical.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" http://www.ascp.org/ASCPStore/Store/Books/5930.aspx Authors: Freida L. Carson and Christa Hladik Designed for quick and easy self-study for the ASCP HTL certifying examination, HistoDeck flash cards include questions structured like those on the exam. The cards cover content based on the new third edition of Freida Carson's classic Histotechnology volume and include additional images not included in the book. If you use flash cards for exam prep, this is the study tool for you. Contents: Fixation - 38 questions, 13 images Immunohistochemistry - 30 questions, 6 images Instrumentation - 20 questions, 15 images Processing - 19 questions, 10 images Routine staining - 33 questions, 17 images Safety - 32 questions, 5 images Special staining - 74 questions, 39 images Miscellaneous - 34 questions, 6 images 400 cards * 111 images * 2009 ISBN: 9780891895930 * Order # 5930 -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Burton, Lynn Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 12:27 PM To: Kim Merriam; lau...@conxis.com Cc: Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Where did you purchase them? Lynn Burton Lab Assoc. I Animal Disease Lab Galesburg, Il 61401 ________________________________ From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Kim Merriam Sent: Thu 6/10/2010 7:57 AM To: lau...@conxis.com Cc: Histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Hi Laurie, I purchased them because I am thinking about taking the HTL in the next year or so. The are pretty nice, they are divided up into categories (fixation, processing, etc) and each category has a different color edge on the card. They have questions on the front with the answers and explanations on the back. They were pretty expensive (75-80, I think), but would probably help out a lot when studying for an exam (a non-histologist could ask the questions and help you study)! I will probably enlist my 9 year old, who gets a kick out of this kind of thing. Kim Kim Merriam, MA, HT(ASCP)QIHC Cambridge, MA ________________________________ From: "lau...@conxis.com" <lau...@conxis.com> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 11:20:46 AM Subject: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there has used the Histodeck flash cards to study for the HTL exam? Just curious. Thanks, Laurie *********************** _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:48:41 -0700 From: Cindy DuBois <integrated.hi...@gmail.com> Subject: [Histonet] Thin Prep To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: <aanlktinjuhktzj2-b77lopcnbjqldpud-y_eb5o_h...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Our lab is currently looking for another Thin Prep machine. Does anyone know where I can locate a used model? Cindy DuBois Integrated Pathology Stockton, CA ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:56:30 -0400 From: rg...@bmnet.com Subject: [Histonet] Full Time HT in E. Tennessee To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: <of517e3fd9.46afc390-on8525773e.006a8142-8525773e.006d8...@bmnet.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville TN has a full time histology technician position open Monday thru Friday. We have good benefits, with possible relocation assistance for the right candidate. If you are interested in working for a hospital that cares about its patients, we may be what you are looking for. We have a new (3yrs) histology laboratory, excellent ventilation, and ample workspace. We do approximately 12,000 cases/yr routine small and large surgical’s, & biopsies with frozen, routine H&E, special stains, and about 33 IHC antibodies (automated). The processing room is separate with 3 tissue processors, 2 run nightly, with one for same-day turn-around cases. General histology experience with certification preferred. Some Immunohistochemistry would be helpful. Weekdays 7-3:30pm with occasional variance in schedule as needed. Must demonstrate competency and successfully complete the on-the-job orientation through the histology section of the laboratory. Perform all duties of a Histology Technician and other duties as assigned. Applicants must meet the educational and training requirements necessary for certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology as a Histology Technician or have experience equal to certification. We are located just 20 minutes from the beautiful Smoky Mountain National Park and experience 4 wonderful seasons! All types of outdoor activities are possible. Maryville is host to the annual Foothills Fall Festival with top name entertainment and crafts, and just 30 minutes from Knoxville's cultural events and entertainment, as well as UT football, basketball, etc. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are close too! Anyone interested please visit our website at blountmemorial.org. to fill out an application and attach a resume. Thanks, Renee Grow, BA., HT (ASCP) rg...@bmnet.com Histology Supervisor Blount Memorial Hospital 907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy. Maryville, TN 37804-5016 (865) 977-4744 (865) 977-5766 Fax ________________________________ This communication may contain protected health information (PHI) that is legally protected from inappropriate disclosure by the Privacy Standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and relevant Tennessee Laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, you should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete this message from your computer. Direct questions to the Blount Memorial Hospital Privacy Officer at 865-977-4675. ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:05:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Joseph Saby <saby_josep...@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Ocular fiative To: tahs...@brain.net.pk, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: <179259.91336...@web114418.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Tahseen- I work in the world of animal/research histology. I have spent many years working with rodent and nonrodent eyes, developing my skills and knowledge. Different fixatives work well with different parts of the eye. 10% NBF might wotk well for cornea, bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva. But it is just about the worst fixative for retina. Most glutaraldehyde fixatives are hypertonic and cause the eyes to collaspe unless "windows" (~2-5 mm holes cut along lateral or medial margins of the eye to allow fixative to penetrate the vitreous humour) are cut in the eyes ~1-5 hours after they go into fix. But glut is very good for most eye structures, although it tends to overharden the lens. The very best retina fixation I have ever seen is with (real) Zenker's fixative. The Zn Zenker substitutes I have seen are terrible for this application. For most eye structures, Davidson's can work well. Overfixing (more than 24 hours) can cause tissue swelling and overhardening. But in a hospital setting, this may be just what would be needed. There is more than one recipe for Davidson's I've seen over the years, some having been altered to better fix testes. Check with the books to make sure you have the original recipe. It will be interesting to hear what our hospital colleagues use for eyes. I would guess most use 10% NBF. And I am sure their pathologists say that this is just fine. Good luck! Joe Saby, BA HT ________________________________ From: "tahs...@brain.net.pk" <tahs...@brain.net.pk> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thu, June 10, 2010 12:53:22 AM Subject: [Histonet] Ocular fiative HI all, We are using Alcoholic formalin fixative for ocular (Eye) specimens, Reference Tech Sample (ASCP) HT-2(1995), since last 15 year without facing any problem. Now one of our pathologists (New joiner) wants to fix Ocular in 10%NBF. I would lick to know how are doing others, and is there any comparison between 10%NBF verses Alcoholic fixative for Ocular (Eye). Thanks, Muhammad Tahseen Histology Supervisor SKMCH&RC Lahore Pakistan _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:18:31 -0400 From: "Kaye Ryan" <kr...@nfderm.com> Subject: [Histonet] Job Opening To: <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Message-ID: <dcb07c3ef84d92439e5a453d8d5b5eb028c...@exchserver.nfda.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi Everyone, We are a derm lab located in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida. We are looking for a full time histologist with at least one year experience. Must be ASCP certified and/or have a current Florida technologist license. Shift will be Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 p.m. Great working atmosphere with a wonderful small team. Duties to include routine histology, IHC, and an occasional special stain. Competitive salary and good benefits. If interested, please contact me by e-mail or Gloria Thompson (HR) at 904-398-0547, ext 1106 for more information. Have a great day, Kaye Ryan Histology Supervisor ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:45:14 -0700 From: jessamine winer <jpwi...@gmail.com> Subject: [Histonet] Can you do Masson's trichrome on frozen sections To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: <aanlktim7uju3rd5xixb5znipwkbwpnah_s-5_9e_o...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi, We normally do trichrome on paraffin sections but I was wondering if it's possible to do on frozen sections. I don't want to waste my time if it is just going destroy the tissue. If it will work what thickness sections do I need, what fixative and are there any modifications I need to make to the standard protocol. Thanks, Jessamine ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:53:58 -0600 From: "Patsy Ruegg" <pru...@ihctech.net> Subject: RE: SPAM-LOW: [Histonet] ink on film coverslips To: "'Amy Farnan'" <farn...@nehealth.com>, <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Message-ID: <ec14fb1ffdd14f708adaf5f981ba7...@prueggihctechlt> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Try acetone which will also remove the tape cs, maybe that is what you should do, remove the tape coverslip in acetone and recover it. Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC IHCtech 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215 Aurora, CO 80045 720-859-4060 fax 720-859-4110 www.ihctech.net www.ihcrg.org -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amy Farnan Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:42 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: SPAM-LOW: [Histonet] ink on film coverslips Hi everyone, I am trying to completely remove the dotting ink from our slides. I have tried alcohol and it takes off the blue dotting ink but the green ink leaves a yellow faded dot on the cover slip. The cover slips that we use are the film coverslip so I think the ink gets absorbed somehow. Do you have any ideas that may take the ink off of the cover slips? I would like to avoid taking the coverslip off the slide if possible. Thank you, Amy Farnan Northeast Health Disclaimer: The information in this message is confidential. 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