Re: SOP for release of tissues and consent form Rhonda, We do not have an SOP but if you have a fax, I can send you a form that we use.
Garret Miyamoto Tripler Army Medical Center ----- Original Message ----- From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 8:04 am Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 100, Issue 9 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > 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: xylene substitute for processing (Marcum, Pamela A) > 2. unsubscribe (Sparks, Joanne) > 3. Re: RE: xylene substitute for processing > (Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth)) > 4. Re: RE: xylene substitute for processing (Jennifer MacDonald) > 5. modified Davidson's fixative on testes (Louro, Pedro) > 6. Histotech Job Opening in TN-Permanent/Direct Hire (Melissa > Phelan) 7. SOP for release of tissues & consent form (Rhonda Ford) > 8. mesocolon lymphnode treatment with aceton (Gudrun Lang) > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > --- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 15:58:13 +0000 > From: "Marcum, Pamela A" < > Subject: [Histonet] RE: xylene substitute for processing > To: "'Masood, Sameena Kathryn'" <, > "Cross, Kelly" <, "Histonet Listserv (E-mail) > (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)" > < > Message-ID: > < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Some people have issues with the smell and the other option is Anatech ProPar > or Richard Allan Thermo non-aliphatic hydrocarbon subs which have very low > odor and are also about the same price. We can't use the orange smell in our > lab as some people have allergies and others just don't like it. Both work > types work very well and it is a lab choice for the options, not a quality > choice. Be aware most processor companies still require xylene in the clean > cycle to keep your system healthy. > > Pam Marcum > > -----Original Message----- > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Masood, > Sameena Kathryn > Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:36 AM > To: Cross, Kelly; Histonet Listserv (E-mail) > (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) > Subject: [Histonet] RE: xylene substitute for processing > > Kelly, > > Histo-Clear can be directly substituted for Xylene at every point in > processing and staining. It's completely non-toxic (even has a food grade > rating), is made from oranges, and smells delicious. You don't have to work > in a hood and it seems to make tissue less brittle than Xylene also. Some > guys in our Histology Core told us about it and we have been happy with it. > You can purchase it from the manufacturer, National Diagnostics, or Fisher. > > http://www.nationaldiagnostics.com/product_info.php?products_id=175 > > Good luck, > > Kathryn > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cross, Kelly > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 10:24 AM > To: Histonet Listserv (E-mail) (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) > Subject: [Histonet] xylene substitute for processing > > Greetings Histonet! > > Does anyone use xylene substitutes for routine over-night processing? If so, > what do you use and does it have any adverse effect your special stains? > > Thank you in advance for your help, > Kelly > > Kelly S. Cross B.S., HT (ASCP) > Medical Laboratory Supervisor > Veterinary Pathobiology > Texas Veterinary Medical Center > Texas A&M University > College Station, TX 77843-4467 > 979-862-3658 Office > 979-845-5149 Lab > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, > is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain > confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, > use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the > intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply > e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:09:05 -0500 > From: "Sparks, Joanne" < > Subject: [Histonet] unsubscribe > To: < > Message-ID: > < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Please unsubscribe from histonet. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:12:24 -0800 > From: "Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth)" < > Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: xylene substitute for processing > Cc: HISTONET < > Message-ID: < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have been using Clear Rite 3 for years on animal tissue in a VIP for > overnite processing and it is great. I get it from Fisher. There has never > been a problem with special stains but I use xylene on my stain lines. > > Andi Grantham > > > > > On Mar 7, 2012, at 8:35 AM, Masood, Sameena Kathryn wrote: > > > Kelly, > > > > Histo-Clear can be directly substituted for Xylene at every point in > > processing and staining. It's completely non-toxic (even has a food grade > > rating), is made from oranges, and smells delicious. You don't have to work > > in a hood and it seems to make tissue less brittle than Xylene also. Some > > guys in our Histology Core told us about it and we have been happy with it. > > You can purchase it from the manufacturer, National Diagnostics, or Fisher. > > > > http://www.nationaldiagnostics.com/product_info.php?products_id=175 > > > > Good luck, > > > > Kathryn > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cross, Kelly > > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 10:24 AM > > To: Histonet Listserv (E-mail) (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) > > Subject: [Histonet] xylene substitute for processing > > > > Greetings Histonet! > > > > Does anyone use xylene substitutes for routine over-night processing? If > > so, what do you use and does it have any adverse effect your special stains? > > > > Thank you in advance for your help, > > Kelly > > > > Kelly S. Cross B.S., HT (ASCP) > > Medical Laboratory Supervisor > > Veterinary Pathobiology > > Texas Veterinary Medical Center > > Texas A&M University > > College Station, TX 77843-4467 > > 979-862-3658 Office > > 979-845-5149 Lab > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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: 4 > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:14:43 -0800 > From: Jennifer MacDonald < > Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: xylene substitute for processing > To: "Marcum, Pamela A" < > Cc: "Histonet Listserv \(E-mail\) > \(histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu\)" > <, "'Masood, Sameena Kathryn'" > <, > histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, "Cross, Kelly" > < > Message-ID: > < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > One thing to take into consideration that many of the xylene substitutes > take longer to clear than xylene. You may have to adjust your processing > schedule. We use a xylene substitute with success. > > > > > "Marcum, Pamela A" < > Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > 03/07/2012 07:58 AM > > To > "'Masood, Sameena Kathryn'" <, "Cross, > Kelly" <, "Histonet Listserv (E-mail) > (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)" < > cc > > Subject > [Histonet] RE: xylene substitute for processing > > > > > > > Some people have issues with the smell and the other option is Anatech > ProPar or Richard Allan Thermo non-aliphatic hydrocarbon subs which have > very low odor and are also about the same price. We can't use the orange > smell in our lab as some people have allergies and others just don't like > it. Both work types work very well and it is a lab choice for the > options, not a quality choice. Be aware most processor companies still > require xylene in the clean cycle to keep your system healthy. > > Pam Marcum > > -----Original Message----- > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Masood, > Sameena Kathryn > Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:36 AM > To: Cross, Kelly; Histonet Listserv (E-mail) > (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) > Subject: [Histonet] RE: xylene substitute for processing > > Kelly, > > Histo-Clear can be directly substituted for Xylene at every point in > processing and staining. It's completely non-toxic (even has a food grade > rating), is made from oranges, and smells delicious. You don't have to > work in a hood and it seems to make tissue less brittle than Xylene also. > Some guys in our Histology Core told us about it and we have been happy > with it. You can purchase it from the manufacturer, National Diagnostics, > or Fisher. > > http://www.nationaldiagnostics.com/product_info.php?products_id=175 > > Good luck, > > Kathryn > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cross, > Kelly > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 10:24 AM > To: Histonet Listserv (E-mail) (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) > Subject: [Histonet] xylene substitute for processing > > Greetings Histonet! > > Does anyone use xylene substitutes for routine over-night processing? If > so, what do you use and does it have any adverse effect your special > stains? > > Thank you in advance for your help, > Kelly > > Kelly S. Cross B.S., HT (ASCP) > Medical Laboratory Supervisor > Veterinary Pathobiology > Texas Veterinary Medical Center > Texas A&M University > College Station, TX 77843-4467 > 979-862-3658 Office > 979-845-5149 Lab > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, > is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain > confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, > use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the > intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply > e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.. > > > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:55:26 -0500 > From: "Louro, Pedro" < > Subject: [Histonet] modified Davidson's fixative on testes > To: < > Message-ID: < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hello to all Histo techs and Happy early Histotechnology Professionals > Day. > > > > I wanted to know if anyone out there is using modified Davidson's > fixative to fix rat testes and staining with PAS. > > We have a pathologists that is looking for certain cells within the > testes and thought that this might work. > > > > Thanks in advance for any information. > > > > Pedro Louro > > Technologist > > Histology/Immunohistochemistry > > > > > > ******************************************************************************************** > Our Values: Excellence, Drive, Ownership, Challenge, Teamwork, Respect > ******************************************************************************************** > > LEGAL NOTICE > This message is confidential and contains information which may be legally > privileged. It is intended for the stated addressee(s) only. Access to this > email by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended addressee, > any disclosure or copying of the contents of this email or any action taken > (or not taken) in reliance on it is unauthorised and is unlawful. If you are > not the addressee, please inform the sender immediately and destroy the > original message. > The data in this email will have been screened for the presence of computer > viruses known by the Company at the time the email was produced. The Company > cannot guarantee, however, that the email or any attachments are virus free. > Delivery of the email will be at the Client's risk. > Registered in England No. 1815730 > VAT Reg. No. GB425507072 > Registered Office: Woolley Road, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 > 4HS > ********************************************************************** > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:21:50 -0500 > From: Melissa Phelan < > Subject: [Histonet] Histotech Job Opening in TN-Permanent/Direct Hire > To: < > Message-ID: < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > Hello All, > > I have a permanent/full time job opening for a qualified Histotech in the > Knoxville, TN area. Please contact me for details if you are interested. > Everyone have a great day!!! > -- > Melissa Phelan, President Laboratory Staffing > Allied Search Partners > http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaphelan > <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaphelan> P: 888-388-7571 > F: 888-388-7572 > C: 407-697-1175 > www.alliedsearchpartners.com > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:23:48 -0500 > From: Rhonda Ford < > Subject: [Histonet] SOP for release of tissues & consent form > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Message-ID: > < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Does anyone have a procedure for the release of tissues along with a > consent form that they like would like to share? Thanks in advance. > > -- > Rhonda Ford, Histology Lab > Henry County Hospital > (765) 521-1148 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:24:57 +0100 > From: "Gudrun Lang" < > Subject: [Histonet] mesocolon lymphnode treatment with aceton > To: < > Message-ID: < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Dear all! > > Does anyone out there use this method for mesocolon clearing with aceton? I > heard only a few facts about it and would like to hear about personal > experience. > > The mesocolon is first fixed in NBF, then put in pure aceton, then treated > with a teasing roller and put in a "pipe" with holes. The tissue is > compressed to squeeze out the fat to form a kind of sausage. > > The sausage is sliced up, the slices are put into cassettes and processed. > > I don't know the exact details. If you have the access to this article, you > can read more (I don't have). > > http://journals.lww.com/ajsp/Abstract/2012/02000/Optimal_Lymph_Node_Harvest_ > in_Rectal_Cancer__UICC.5.aspx > > or this: > > http://www.springerlink.com/content/748617k331l06143/ > > > > thank you > > > > Gudrun Lang > > > > Biomed. Analytikerin > > Histolab, Linz, Austria > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > End of Histonet Digest, Vol 100, Issue 9 > **************************************** _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
