[Histonet] RE: ThermoScientific Printmate
Hello, our department uses this instrument. I asked the specimen processor if she could pass on what she thinks about it. Here is her response: For the most part I really like it. It's a lot quieter than our last cassette printer, and it's much faster. I also like having six functional hoppers because I fill it up a lot less. Also, the trays that it prints into are great and keep us very organized. I feel like it jams up a lot, but it's generally pretty easy to clear the jam and it's just more of a nuisance than anything. Also, four trays (holds a total of 100 cassettes) wasn't quit enough for us and it's a pain to print without a tray (you have to specify a different outlet, and the cassettes shoot all over the place), but extra trays were very expensive and I think you have to buy either two or four at a time. Hope this helps! Lauren I hope this helps, Jessica Le Roy IF Technician UPP Dermatopathology Presbyterian South Tower 200 Lothrop Street, Suite 3725 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robin Negron [rneg...@sarapath.com] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 3:59 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate Can anyone give me any information Re: Thermo Scientific Printmate? I would like to get general information about this equipment including maintenance experience, dependability, efficiency, and any other experiences you have had either liked or dislike about this machine. Thanks, Robin ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate
So, is there a cassette printer out there that someone really loves? Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Pence Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:28 AM To: Robin Negron; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate I have had a Printmate for about 3 months now. I think the idea behind the design and how it is suppose to work is fine, but ours has not work correctly since we got it. It continues to jam up and we have had it worked on 3 times now. I think they have decided to replace the unit at this point (most likely with another unit that was sent in for repair and refurbished)! I see little difference in cost to run. We switched cassette vendors and they matched our current price. I think it is worth the added security of patient safety if I can ever get a unit that works. Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robin Negron Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:59 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate Can anyone give me any information Re: Thermo Scientific Printmate? I would like to get general information about this equipment including maintenance experience, dependability, efficiency, and any other experiences you have had either liked or dislike about this machine. Thanks, Robin ___ 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RELIA Hot Histology Jobs Alert 4/15/2011 Exciting Opportunities in NC, MD, MA IL and OR
Hi Histonetters!! I hope everybody is gearing up for a fun packed Spring weekend! I wanted to put up a quick post to tell you about the positions that I am working on and am most excited about. Why am I excited about these positions? Because these clients offer excellent compensation, benefits, relocation assistance and most importantly they are ready to interview and hire ASAP. All of these position are full time permanent positions. The histology positions that I am most excited about are located in these areas: **Baltimore, MD **Portland, OR **Wilmington, NC **Cape Cod, MA **Boston, MA **Chicago, IL **Sarasota, FL **Ft. Myers, FL **Portland, ME If you or anyone you know might be interested in more information on any of these positions please contact me at rel...@earthlink.net or toll free at 866-607-3542. Thank You! Pam Barker President RELIA Specialists in Allied Healthcare Recruiting 5703 Red Bug Lake Road #330 Winter Springs, FL 32708-4969 Phone: (407)657-2027 Cell: (407)353-5070 FAX: (407)678-2788 E-mail: rel...@earthlink.net www.facebook.com search Pam Barker RELIA www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions www.myspace.com/pamatrelia www.twitter.com/pamatrelia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] transferring tssue sections
If there is still the old diatex compund out there, great way to transfer sections but very time consuming, couple of days. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] I am looking for a job in Histology
Wondering if there are any staffing agencies who could contact me abo ut work in our great field. I live in Maryland and can work in the DC= /MD/VA area or even do some traveling or short bursts. Looking for Ju= ne timeframe to start. Any suggestions on how to find a job in Histol= ogy? Nick(Rocky) Madary, HT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC Joni Madary, PhD(in life) Apr 14, 2011 12:00:16 PM, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Send Histonet= mailing list submissions to histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To= subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.uts= outhwestern.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-owner@lis= ts.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line s= o it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest... = BRToday's Topics: 1. RE: Activated Carbon (Rathborne, Toni) --- ---= BR Message: 1 Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:10:54 -0400 From: Rathbo= rne, Toni Subject: RE: [Histonet] = Activated Carbon To: Travis Troyer , Message-ID: Content-Type: text/= plain; charset=utf-8 Which processor? -Original Messa= ge- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histo= net-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Travis Troyer Sent:= Thursday, April 14, 2011 12:08 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Activated Carbon Does anyone have an ine= xpensive vendor for activated carbon for the processor? Thanks, T= ravis ___ Histonet mailin= g list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.= edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This mes= sage and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and a= re intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this me= ssage is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, propriet= ary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exempt= ion from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, print= ing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohi= bited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly= delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-ma= il or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-6= 85-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web s= ite - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. --= ___ = Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.= utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet End of Histonet Digest,= Vol 89, Issue 16 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate
I really love our Printmate, but we have also had a fair amount of problems with it. We haven't really had issues with the cassettes jamming, but we've had the print head replaced numerous times. Thermo Fisher is aware of this widespread problem and has switched manufacturers for the print head. We have our Printmate set up to be able to scan various barcodes for the color of cassette (which determines which hopper the cassette will come from), the starting block number, and the total number of cassettes that we want printed for that case. It is very easy to use, and despite all of the problems that we've had, I think it is a great benefit to us and I would recommend it. Laurie Colbert -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Blazek, Linda Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 6:43 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate So, is there a cassette printer out there that someone really loves? Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Pence Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:28 AM To: Robin Negron; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate I have had a Printmate for about 3 months now. I think the idea behind the design and how it is suppose to work is fine, but ours has not work correctly since we got it. It continues to jam up and we have had it worked on 3 times now. I think they have decided to replace the unit at this point (most likely with another unit that was sent in for repair and refurbished)! I see little difference in cost to run. We switched cassette vendors and they matched our current price. I think it is worth the added security of patient safety if I can ever get a unit that works. Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robin Negron Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:59 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate Can anyone give me any information Re: Thermo Scientific Printmate? I would like to get general information about this equipment including maintenance experience, dependability, efficiency, and any other experiences you have had either liked or dislike about this machine. Thanks, Robin ___ 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 ___ 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
[Histonet] mold spray
Does anyone use any type of spray to keep the blocks from sticking to the molds when popping the blocks out after they've been embedded? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate
My apologies to the group and Thermo for my comment yesterday, if they seemed misleading. I was referencing the Slidemate not the Printmate. I have no personal knowledge of the Printmate. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. On 4/15/2011 6:42 AM, Blazek, Linda wrote: So, is there a cassette printer out there that someone really loves? Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Pence Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:28 AM To: Robin Negron; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate I have had a Printmate for about 3 months now. I think the idea behind the design and how it is suppose to work is fine, but ours has not work correctly since we got it. It continues to jam up and we have had it worked on 3 times now. I think they have decided to replace the unit at this point (most likely with another unit that was sent in for repair and refurbished)! I see little difference in cost to run. We switched cassette vendors and they matched our current price. I think it is worth the added security of patient safety if I can ever get a unit that works. Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robin Negron Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:59 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate Can anyone give me any information Re: Thermo Scientific Printmate? I would like to get general information about this equipment including maintenance experience, dependability, efficiency, and any other experiences you have had either liked or dislike about this machine. Thanks, Robin ___ 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 ___ 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
[Histonet] RE: mold spray
Mercedes Medical has a good product: http://www.mercedesmedical.com/Default.aspx?page=category%20search%20resultsCatList=31Parent=44tree=2*Histology+Supplies*0@@41*Cassettes%2c+Molds+and+Sectioning+Aids*0@@44*Base+Mold+Release*31@@ Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 10:19 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] mold spray Does anyone use any type of spray to keep the blocks from sticking to the molds when popping the blocks out after they've been embedded? ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] mold spray
We don't use a spray, but use Tissue-Tek Mold Release (Sakura) to clean them. http://www.sakuraeu.com/ -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 10:19 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] mold spray Does anyone use any type of spray to keep the blocks from sticking to the molds when popping the blocks out after they've been embedded? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] mold spray
Prepare a mixture of isopropanol and mineral oil 20:1, shake well and spray on the molds before starting embedding. René J. --- On Fri, 4/15/11, Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net wrote: From: Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net Subject: [Histonet] mold spray To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 10:18 AM Does anyone use any type of spray to keep the blocks from sticking to the molds when popping the blocks out after they've been embedded? ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] mold spray
This works well too: Mold Release Expires 1 year Reagent alcohol 570 mL dH2O30 mL Glycerol35 mL On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 7:31 AM, Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com wrote: Prepare a mixture of isopropanol and mineral oil 20:1, shake well and spray on the molds before starting embedding. René J. --- On Fri, 4/15/11, Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net wrote: From: Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net Subject: [Histonet] mold spray To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 10:18 AM Does anyone use any type of spray to keep the blocks from sticking to the molds when popping the blocks out after they've been embedded? ___ 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 -- Patrick Laurie HT(ASCP)QIHC CellNetix Pathology Laboratories 1124 Columbia Street, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98104 plau...@cellnetix.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] mold spray
I have also used PAM spray -Original Message- From: Patrick Laurie foreig...@gmail.com To: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Fri, Apr 15, 2011 1:34 pm Subject: Re: [Histonet] mold spray This works well too: old Release Expires 1 year Reagent alcohol 570 mL dH2O30 mL Glycerol35 mL n Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 7:31 AM, Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com wrote: Prepare a mixture of isopropanol and mineral oil 20:1, shake well and spray on he molds before starting embedding. René J. --- On Fri, 4/15/11, Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net wrote: From: Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net Subject: [Histonet] mold spray To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 10:18 AM Does anyone use any type of spray to keep the blocks from sticking to the molds when popping the blocks out after they've been embedded? ___ 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 -- atrick Laurie HT(ASCP)QIHC ellNetix Pathology Laboratories 124 Columbia Street, Suite 200 eattle, WA 98104 lau...@cellnetix.com ___ istonet mailing list isto...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu ttp://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet = ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Histology Supervisor Needed
*Histology Supervisor * Full-time position is currently available for an enthusiastic BC/BE HT or HTL. This is a private histology laboratory for a growing pathology practice in the Greater Portland, Oregon area. The successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision of the histology laboratory including: oversight of lab assistants, accurate and timely preparation of material; routine stains, special stains, IHC, instrument/laboratory maintenance, and light clerical duties. Preference will be given to candidates with IHC experience. Please fax resume to (503) 670-9754 or email to kate...@medsurgpath.com Salary DOE -- Katelin Lester, HTL MedSurg Pathology Associates, Inc. (503) 443-2157 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: I saw your post on HistoNet
Why would I want to buy a new unit when I haven't had the one I have for working yet. This is why I hate to have vendors on this lis. They are like leaches waiting for a chance to reply off line and push their products good or bad! And they can't even get your name right. It's FRIDAY -Original Message- From: VanTilburg, Walt [mailto:wvantilb...@general-data.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 1:07 PM To: Mike Pence Subject: I saw your post on HistoNet Mark, General Data Healthcare makes a superior cassette printer. I have attached ebrochures. If your lab is interested please contact me. Walt Walter Van Tilburg Director of Sales General Data Healthcare, Inc. 26500 Bruce Road Bay Village, Ohio 44140 440-823-5495 - Mobile 440-808-8983 - Office 440-808-8995 - Fax wvantilb...@general-data.com Visit our web site http://www.general-data.com/healthcare/ This email may contain confidential General Data Company, Inc. information: any unauthorized or improper disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this email and attached document(s) is prohibited and may be a criminal offense. The information contained in this email and attached document(s) is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you received this email in error, please reply immediately to the sender delete this message and the attached document(s) without disclosure. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] SOX10 Antibody
Hello everyone, Is anybody currently using the SOX10 antibody for Immunohistochemistry? If so, what manufacturer are you using, please? This is my first time posting, and I thank you all for any input! Stephanie Myer, HT (ASCP)CM Laboratory Manager Nevada Histology, Inc. 1350 Stardust Street, Suite D Reno, NV 89503 775-747-2211 ph 775-747-2974 fax email: stephan...@wpcreno.com www.westernpathology.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Thank you all!!
So...I sacrificed a couple of the slides and stained with HE per ya'lls suggestion and...yay!! Cells all over the place. See I freaked myself out for nothing. Now, where is 5:00? =) Sarah Goebel, BA, HT(ASCP) Histotechnologist Mirna Therapeutics 2150 Woodward Street Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 (512)901-0900 ext. 6912 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
