RE: [Histonet] Does anyone know where I can get a metal container to hold isopentane that I would place my OCT molds into when making Frozen blocks?

2014-08-08 Thread Morken, Timothy
Patrick, Look up "steel beakers" on the Fisher website (fishersci.com) and you'll see a variety. Tim Morken Supervisor, Histology, Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special Studies UC San Francisco Medical Center San Francisco, CA -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.uts

[Histonet] Does anyone know where I can get a metal container to hold isopentane that I would place my OCT molds into when making Frozen blocks?

2014-08-08 Thread Lewis, Patrick
Hi Everyone. I make my Frozen blocks by Immersing the cryo molds in a metal container (Looks like a larger flat base ½ coke can) filled with Isopentane solution. That container is then surrounded by Dry Ice. We need a new metal container. Does anyone know where I could buy one? I don't rea

Re: [Histonet] Water/Bubbles

2014-08-08 Thread nancy lowen
I have also had this problem recently. Nancy Lowen On Thursday, August 7, 2014 1:23 PM, Julie Bowman wrote: Hello all, Recently we have been experiencing a problem when running H&E slides on our Gemini stainer (Thermo Shandon Varistain). At the end of the run, small water droplets or pos

RE: [Histonet] Are Paraffin Blocks Biohazard

2014-08-08 Thread Bernice Frederick
Same for IATA (shipping )We have to take the training every 3 years... Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwester

RE: [Histonet] Are Paraffin Blocks Biohazard

2014-08-08 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala
Dawn I think it may be on the OSHA website under the bloodborne pathogen standard - fixed tissue is considered non-infectious and non-hazardous. Below is what OSHA considers potentially infectious materials and specifically addressed unfixed tissue, fixed tissue would therefore be considered n

Fwd: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Roslyn Macon
44year--retirement two week ago, love the job and the work for all 44 year. Lab super. For 33 years. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Connolly, Brett M" > Date: August 7, 2014 4:24:53 PM EDT > To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" > Subject: RE: [Histonet] On the lighte

RE: [Histonet] Are Paraffin Blocks Biohazard

2014-08-08 Thread Walter Benton
Dawn, Take a look at this document. It should help you. IATA and DOT have plenty of documents and training that you can take to understand this better. http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/dot/Bio_shipping.pdf Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive,

[Histonet] Are Paraffin Blocks Biohazard

2014-08-08 Thread Dawn Bugge
Hello Histo World! Our pathologist for our private GI lab would like me to find out if anyone has done a study to determine if the paraffin blocks, once they have been processed, are considered biohazard. I have searched high and low and can find many people stating that the blocks are not biohar

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Morken, Timothy
Wow, I feel like a newbie! 28 years, registered. HT 13663, 1988, HTL 1369, 1992. Electron Microscopy Technologist, #604, 1982. Like most, I never heard of "histology" until I walked into a hospital lab on my first day as an EM tech. I had seen slides made in college, but no one ever mentioned

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Shirley A. Powell
Yes, what Tim said, stay active. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Timothy Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 12:45 PM To: 'Beth Brinegar'; Elizabeth Chlipala Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwes

[Histonet] RE: Bubble problems

2014-08-08 Thread Wolfe, Christina
Hi Melissa, We have intermittently had problems with our Leica Glass coverslipper over the years. During troubleshooting with their tech support, we found our issue was most likely with the coverslips. We use the VWR micro glass 24x50 mm cat# 48404-452 coverslips and the Tissue-Tek Glas mounti

[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 129, Issue 14

2014-08-08 Thread Joanne Clark
I have been a histotech for 28 years. The first 20 with my MLT (Canadian certification)and the last 8 here in beautiful and warm New Mexico with my HT. Completed my Bachelor's last year, so hopefully I can get my HTL within the next year or two. Joanne Clark, BAAS, HT Director of Histology

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Ingles Claire
Just a foot note to all this. I still can't get my certification listed on my work badge because they've never heard of it. I'll just have to give them a tutorial...*sigh* I think this type of stuff is what gets me burned out the easiest. The thing that saves me are my co-workers. Tim is right

Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread William J. O'Connor III
44 years. HT(ASCP) #5483. Worked in Chicago, Memphis, Jacksonville, FL, San Diego, Honolulu, back to Chicago area now. Lots of fun, met many wondrous people along the way. Jackie O' ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Morken, Timothy
Yah! A new one!!! Stay on Histonet, go to meetings and stay interested- the burnout prevention! Tim Morken Supervisor, Histology, Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special Studies UC San Francisco Medical Center San Francisco, CA -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsout

Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread William J. O'Connor III
44 years. HT(ASCP) 5483. Took a year off to run a gas station in the early 70's. Worked in Chicago, Memphis, Jacksonville, FL, San Diego, Honolulu. Lots of good times and great people. Jackie O' -Original Message- From: Rena Fail To: Jim Burchette Cc: histonet ; White, Lisa M.

[Histonet] RE: Please remove me from the list

2014-08-08 Thread Weems, Joyce K.
Hi there, You will need to remove yourself at http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Best, j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Weems, Joyce K.
Funny, Richard... as if you need registering. LOL Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph'

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth)
I don't remember my number and I have no clue where that card is but I know it started with 09 Got registered in 1979. From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Beth Brinegar [bbrinegar...

Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Beth Brinegar
3 years in histology, 2 years registered! Beth Brinegar HTL (ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 9:53 AM, Elizabeth Chlipala wrot

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala
Too funny Richard - you would pass with flying colors For me its 31 years - HTL-930 I have really been blessed, I love my job and I have really enjoyed my career. Every day there is something new to learn or to work on, for example the lab is putting the final touches on a poster that will be

[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 129, Issue 12

2014-08-08 Thread Kopczynski, Charlotte
44 years Thanks, Charlotte Kopczynski, HTL ASCP Regional Pathology Manager BayCare Laboratories Morton Plant Mease HealthCare Pathology Department 300 Pinellas Street Clearwater, Florida 33756 Phone: 727-461-8246 Fax: 727-462-7597 Cell: 727-580-1738 -Original Message- From: histonet-bou

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Cartun, Richard
"36" years; however, not registered. Hopefully, I can take the QIHC someday and pass. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology & Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 0610

[Histonet] Please remove me from the list

2014-08-08 Thread Pauwels, Siegrid
Pauwels Siegrid Hoofdlaborante/kwaliteitsfunctionaris Labo Pathologische anatomie U.Z.Antwerpen 03/8215593 siegrid.pauw...@uza.be ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread nmhisto
I fear your last choice is the obvious conclusion.  We need a prime-time medical drama focusing on laboratorians!  We could create interest in histology if done correctly (no running a raw slide over a flame and placing it under the 'scope for diagnosis, for example). __

Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Caroline Miller
18 years! I was just talking to the Vector tech services yesterday how I had been using their products for that long and I am only 38! Started histo straight out of college. 5.5 years clinical BMS in London, 5.5 years research tech at UCSF and now 7 years in a research core, 4 as Director :) T

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Mauger, Joanne
35 long years!! Jo Mauger -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Shirley A. Powell Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 3:31 PM To: Paula Pierce; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histon

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread O'Donnell, Bill
30 years - Interesting demographics here, mainly (though not entirely) 'old timers' posting on this one. Logical conclusions: 1. It is a matter of pride or bragging rights that we geriatrics are posting or, 2. unnecessary shyness on the part of the younger members or, 3. the worst - very few y

[Histonet] RE: Correction

2014-08-08 Thread Weems, Joyce K.
03824 - HT 01653 - HTL Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Joelle Weaver
Jim, you and many others who have devoted so much of your lives to this "craft" & profession, are appreciated by all of us who have learned and benefited from your knowledge and years of experience over the years. Thanks to ALL of you who have stuck in there the decades of time needed to gath

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Fischer, Dolores
39 good years. My HT cert # is 7435. The information transmitted is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged material. Delivery of this message to any person other than the intended recipient(s) is not intended in

Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Rena Fail
37 years On Friday, August 8, 2014, Jim Burchette wrote: > 40 blessed years that I would not trade for anything. I have met so many > wonderful people (well, maybe a few not so wonderful...) and have learned > so much. The good Lord has blessed me with a talent that I feel has allowed > me to ma

Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Jim Burchette
40 blessed years that I would not trade for anything. I have met so many wonderful people (well, maybe a few not so wonderful...) and have learned so much. The good Lord has blessed me with a talent that I feel has allowed me to make a contribution to society. On Friday, August 8, 2014, White, Lis

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Bernice Frederick
What's that in microns??? Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: his

[Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread White, Lisa M.
15 years as HT...26 years total in medicine started as an EMT and after some time discovered that patients in a jar is a blessing J thus the transfer to Pathology..and that is the rest of the story. Lisa White, HT(ASCP) Classification: Internal and External Use\\Not VA Sensitive This messa

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Blazek, Linda
41 in histology 32 registered. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Podawiltz, Thomas Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 6:00 AM To: Douglas Porter; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Hi

Fw: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Lee & Peggy Wenk
I have been thinking of unsubscribing to Histonet, but then something like this comes along and I start to rethink my stance. I've never been a histotech, but spent 33 glorious years listening to Peggy and others talk about it. Some went over my head, but as time went by, less and less. As yo

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-08 Thread Podawiltz, Thomas
29 years. Tom Podawiltz HT (ASCP) Histology Section Head LRGHealthcare Laconia, NH 03246 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Douglas Porter Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 2:39 PM To: hi