RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plastic ones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it is cool the layer over the grooves in the cassette is not so thin that you can clearly see the depressions. That little bit of paraffin is much cheaper than tech time in re-embedding and fussing with a block longer than you should. Not so much a big issue for many specimens, but anything hard/ dense, such as bone, cervix, uterus, leeps, ( you get the idea) it is not anchored enough without a good dose of paraffin, causing more chatter when you section, and maybe chipping out more frequently, or even the whole bottom surface to lift off the cassette. I guess I have some pet peeves with this topic, so thanks for letting me get that out! Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com To: billodonn...@catholichealth.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:51:01 -0400 CC: Subject: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean our molds once a week. Soak them in Xylene to remove paraffin, soak in 100% alcohol to remove xylene, rinse in running water, dry and spray with mold release solution. Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506 Fax: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 4:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Metal molds OK folks, I know I should be smarter than this and I haven't seen discussion on it lately Are people cleaning their metal embedding molds after evey embedding session? If not, how often do you clean them? Do you clean them at all? If you clean them, how do you do it? Thanks Bill William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! This electronic mail and any attached documents are intended solely for the named addressee(s) and contain confidential information. If you are not an addressee, or responsible for delivering this email to an addressee, you have received this email in error and are notified that reading, copying, or disclosing this email is prohibited. If you received this email in error, immediately reply to the sender and delete the message completely from your computer system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet = This email is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under
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RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
At our lab we clean the molds in the VIP cleaning cycle then dip in mold release also. Works well. The only precaution is to drain the molds well after dipping otherwise embedding can be effected. Diana Harris QC Method Development Technologist Dept. Of Laboratory Medicine Anatomical Pathology Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria, BC Canada -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:01 AM To: joellewea...@hotmail.com; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plastic ones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it is cool the layer over the grooves in the cassette is not so thin that you can clearly see the depressions. That little bit of paraffin is much cheaper than tech time in re-embedding and fussing with a block longer than you should. Not so much a big issue for many specimens, but anything hard/ dense, such as bone, cervix, uterus, leeps, ( you get the idea) it is not anchored enough without a good dose of paraffin, causing more chatter when you section, and maybe chipping out more frequently, or even the whole bottom surface to lift off the cassette. I guess I have some pet peeves with this topic, so thanks for letting me get that out! Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com To: billodonn...@catholichealth.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:51:01 -0400 CC: Subject: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean our molds once a week. Soak them in Xylene to remove paraffin, soak in 100% alcohol to remove xylene, rinse in running water, dry and spray with mold release solution. Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506 Fax: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 4:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Metal molds OK folks, I know I should be smarter than this and I haven't seen discussion on it lately Are people cleaning their metal embedding molds after evey embedding session? If not, how often do you clean them? Do you clean them at all? If you clean them, how do you do it? Thanks Bill William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! This electronic mail and any attached documents are intended solely for the named addressee(s) and contain confidential information. If you are not an
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
Does anyone that uses the VIP to clean their base molds also recycle the alcohols/xylene? We were told that you should not clean the molds in the processor if you were recycling. Thanks! Jeanine H. Bartlett Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 Harris, Diana Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:42 AM To: 'susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com'; joellewea...@hotmail.com; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds At our lab we clean the molds in the VIP cleaning cycle then dip in mold release also. Works well. The only precaution is to drain the molds well after dipping otherwise embedding can be effected. Diana Harris QC Method Development Technologist Dept. Of Laboratory Medicine Anatomical Pathology Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria, BC Canada -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:01 AM To: joellewea...@hotmail.com; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plastic ones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it is cool the layer over the grooves in the cassette is not so thin that you can clearly see the depressions. That little bit of paraffin is much cheaper than tech time in re-embedding and fussing with a block longer than you should. Not so much a big issue for many specimens, but anything hard/ dense, such as bone, cervix, uterus, leeps, ( you get the idea) it is not anchored enough without a good dose of paraffin, causing more chatter when you section, and maybe chipping out more frequently, or even the whole bottom surface to lift off the cassette. I guess I have some pet peeves with this topic, so thanks for letting me get that out! Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com To: billodonn...@catholichealth.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:51:01 -0400 CC: Subject: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean our molds once a week. Soak them in Xylene to remove paraffin, soak in 100% alcohol to remove xylene, rinse in running water, dry and spray with mold release solution. Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506 Fax: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 4:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Metal molds
Re: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
We clean ours in the VIP every Friday. We recycle our xylene substitute from the VIP but you cannot recycle the cleaning alcohol. They are all bright and shiny for Monday morning! Jen Campbell On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:46 AM, Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID) j...@cdc.gov wrote: Does anyone that uses the VIP to clean their base molds also recycle the alcohols/xylene? We were told that you should not clean the molds in the processor if you were recycling. Thanks! Jeanine H. Bartlett Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 Harris, Diana Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:42 AM To: 'susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com'; joellewea...@hotmail.com; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds At our lab we clean the molds in the VIP cleaning cycle then dip in mold release also. Works well. The only precaution is to drain the molds well after dipping otherwise embedding can be effected. Diana Harris QC Method Development Technologist Dept. Of Laboratory Medicine Anatomical Pathology Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria, BC Canada -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:01 AM To: joellewea...@hotmail.com; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plastic ones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it is cool the layer over the grooves in the cassette is not so thin that you can clearly see the depressions. That little bit of paraffin is much cheaper than tech time in re-embedding and fussing with a block longer than you should. Not so much a big issue for many specimens, but anything hard/ dense, such as bone, cervix, uterus, leeps, ( you get the idea) it is not anchored enough without a good dose of paraffin, causing more chatter when you section, and maybe chipping out more frequently, or even the whole bottom surface to lift off the cassette. I guess I have some pet peeves with this topic, so thanks for letting me get that out! Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com To: billodonn...@catholichealth.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:51:01 -0400 CC: Subject: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean our molds once a week. Soak them in Xylene to remove paraffin, soak in 100% alcohol to remove xylene, rinse in running water, dry and spray with mold release solution. Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. -Original message- From: susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:50 -0500 To: joellewea...@hotmail.com, valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plasticones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it is cool the layer over the grooves in the cassette is not so thin that youcan clearly see the depressions. That little bit of paraffin is much cheaper than tech time in re-embedding and fussing with a block longer than you should. Not so much a big issue for many specimens, but anything hard/ dense, such as bone, cervix, uterus, leeps, ( you get the idea) it is not anchored enough without a good dose of paraffin, causing more chatter when you section, and maybe chipping out more frequently, or even the whole bottom surface to lift off the cassette. I guess I have some pet peeves with this topic, so thanks for letting me get that out! Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com To: billodonn...@catholichealth.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:51:01 -0400 CC: Subject: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean our molds once a week. Soakthem in Xylene to remove paraffin, soak in 100% alcohol to remove xylene, rinse in running water, dry and spray with mold release solution. Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506 Fax: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 4:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Metal molds OK folks, I know I should be smarter than this and I haven't seen discussion on itlately Are people cleaning their metal embedding molds after evey embedding session? If not, how often do you clean them? Do you clean them at all? If you clean them, how do you do it? Thanks Bill William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! This electronic mail and any attached documents are intended solely for the named addressee(s) and contain confidential
[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 107, Issue 14- CLEANING MOLDS
Good Morning Bill, We clean our molds once a week via the purge cycle in our tissue processor. They come out very clean and ready for a release spray after which they are stacked and placed back into the embedding unit. The molds are used for the week. We alternate the cleaning cycles amongst the embedding centres so that all molds are not being cleaned at the same time. This system has worked well for us and has eliminated much of the manual aspect of performing this task. It also greatly lessens the possibility of any small fragments of tissue that could be left behind if the tray is removed before the block has had long eough to totally cool. Karen J Kay, MLT Supervisor - Histopathology and Cytology Laboratory Chinook Regional Hospital -South Zone West - Alberta Health Services 960 - 19 Street South Lethbridge, Alberta - Canada T1J 1W5 Phone: (403) 388-6061- Fax: (403) 388-6067 karen@albertahealthservices.ca Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 2:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Metal molds OK folks, I know I should be smarter than this and I haven't seen discussion on it lately Are people cleaning their metal embedding molds after evey embedding session? If not, how often do you clean them? Do you clean them at all? If you clean them, how do you do it? Thanks Bill William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
You can recycle the xylene used in the cleaning cycle. I used to mix ALL the used xylene (from tissue processing + cleaning xylene) and recycle it without any problems. I did not recycle alcohol (not cost effective and time consuming). René J. From: Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID) j...@cdc.gov To: Harris, Diana diana.har...@viha.ca; 'susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com' susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com; joellewea...@hotmail.com joellewea...@hotmail.com; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:46 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds Does anyone that uses the VIP to clean their base molds also recycle the alcohols/xylene? We were told that you should not clean the molds in the processor if you were recycling. Thanks! Jeanine H. Bartlett Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 Harris, Diana Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:42 AM To: 'susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com'; joellewea...@hotmail.com; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds At our lab we clean the molds in the VIP cleaning cycle then dip in mold release also. Works well. The only precaution is to drain the molds well after dipping otherwise embedding can be effected. Diana Harris QC Method Development Technologist Dept. Of Laboratory Medicine Anatomical Pathology Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria, BC Canada -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:01 AM To: joellewea...@hotmail.com; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plastic ones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it is cool the layer over the grooves in the cassette is not so thin that you can clearly see the depressions. That little bit of paraffin is much cheaper than tech time in re-embedding and fussing with a block longer than you should. Not so much a big issue for many specimens, but anything hard/ dense, such as bone, cervix, uterus, leeps, ( you get the idea) it is not anchored enough without a good dose of paraffin, causing more chatter when you section, and maybe chipping out more frequently, or even the whole bottom surface to lift off the cassette. I guess I have some pet peeves with this topic, so thanks for letting me get that out! Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com To: billodonn...@catholichealth.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:51:01 -0400 CC: Subject:
RE: [Histonet] Facility Name on Slides
Jesus, Thanks for the reply. :) I still have someone insisting that we *must* have the facility name on the slide labels. So, I am hoping I can get some others to chime in here, so I can show a general consensus on this issue. Either that or have links to requirement lists for this item. Thanks, Michelle -Original Message- From: Jesus Ellin [mailto:jel...@yumaregional.org] Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 7:41 PM To: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Cc: Histonet@Lists. Utsouthwestern. Edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Facility Name on Slides To my knowledge there is no regulation rather than having 2 identifiers,, Sent from my iPad On Oct 8, 2012, at 1:46 PM, histot...@imagesbyhopper.com histot...@imagesbyhopper.com wrote: Does anyone have any regs that you can point me to for both Joint Commission and CAP which details definitively whether or not a facility name is *required* to be included on slides? I know it's a good idea, the larger question here is whether or not there is a specific regulation for it? Thanks for all your help! Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet __ This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail, fax, address, or telephone number listed above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Thank You. __ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2677 / Virus Database: 2591/5816 - Release Date: 10/07/12 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
I knew I might catch some grief for not cleaning our molds for five years, but my workplace is clean and organized. Some things just work better without being cleaned with soap and water - I have a fifteen year old cast iron skillet that is as non-stick as Teflon due to a natural patina - maybe the paraffin blocks easy release from my un-clean molds” works for the same reason. Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Brendal Finlay Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:27 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Facility Name on Slides
I think what the CLIA regulations says it there must be two identifiers. Though there is a regulation that the report has the facility name and address on it. Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:47 PM To: 'Jesus Ellin' Cc: 'Histonet@Lists. Utsouthwestern. Edu' Subject: RE: [Histonet] Facility Name on Slides Jesus, Thanks for the reply. :) I still have someone insisting that we *must* have the facility name on the slide labels. So, I am hoping I can get some others to chime in here, so I can show a general consensus on this issue. Either that or have links to requirement lists for this item. Thanks, Michelle -Original Message- From: Jesus Ellin [mailto:jel...@yumaregional.org] Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 7:41 PM To: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Cc: Histonet@Lists. Utsouthwestern. Edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Facility Name on Slides To my knowledge there is no regulation rather than having 2 identifiers,, Sent from my iPad On Oct 8, 2012, at 1:46 PM, histot...@imagesbyhopper.com histot...@imagesbyhopper.com wrote: Does anyone have any regs that you can point me to for both Joint Commission and CAP which details definitively whether or not a facility name is *required* to be included on slides? I know it's a good idea, the larger question here is whether or not there is a specific regulation for it? Thanks for all your help! Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet __ This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail, fax, address, or telephone number listed above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Thank You. __ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2677 / Virus Database: 2591/5816 - Release Date: 10/07/12 ___ 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] Facility Name on Slides
I don't think there is a requirement, ie regulation. However, unless you can positively ID a slide as yours, or as your patient, without the facility name, slides could be confused with other institutions. So it is a good practice in any case. This is something you can make as internal policy, one way or the other, with the consideration of how you identify your institutions slides if there is no institution name on the slide or slide label. Tim Morken -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:47 AM To: 'Jesus Ellin' Cc: 'Histonet@Lists. Utsouthwestern. Edu' Subject: RE: [Histonet] Facility Name on Slides Jesus, Thanks for the reply. :) I still have someone insisting that we *must* have the facility name on the slide labels. So, I am hoping I can get some others to chime in here, so I can show a general consensus on this issue. Either that or have links to requirement lists for this item. Thanks, Michelle -Original Message- From: Jesus Ellin [mailto:jel...@yumaregional.org] Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 7:41 PM To: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Cc: Histonet@Lists. Utsouthwestern. Edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Facility Name on Slides To my knowledge there is no regulation rather than having 2 identifiers,, Sent from my iPad On Oct 8, 2012, at 1:46 PM, histot...@imagesbyhopper.com histot...@imagesbyhopper.com wrote: Does anyone have any regs that you can point me to for both Joint Commission and CAP which details definitively whether or not a facility name is *required* to be included on slides? I know it's a good idea, the larger question here is whether or not there is a specific regulation for it? Thanks for all your help! Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet __ This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail, fax, address, or telephone number listed above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Thank You. __ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2677 / Virus Database: 2591/5816 - Release Date: 10/07/12 ___ 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] RE: Metal molds
You're making me hungry Tresa. I bet that skillet makes a killer batch of hash browns. Goins, Tresa tgo...@mt.gov 10/10/2012 12:53 PM I knew I might catch some grief for not cleaning our molds for five years, but my workplace is clean and organized. Some things just work better without being cleaned with soap and water - I have a fifteen year old cast iron skillet that is as non-stick as Teflon due to a natural patina - maybe the paraffin blocks easy release from my un-clean molds* works for the same reason. Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Brendal Finlay Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:27 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
I'm thinking some cracklin cornbread! Jeanine H. Bartlett Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 Fred Underwood Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:29 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Brendal Finlay; Tresa Goins Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds You're making me hungry Tresa. I bet that skillet makes a killer batch of hash browns. Goins, Tresa tgo...@mt.gov 10/10/2012 12:53 PM I knew I might catch some grief for not cleaning our molds for five years, but my workplace is clean and organized. Some things just work better without being cleaned with soap and water - I have a fifteen year old cast iron skillet that is as non-stick as Teflon due to a natural patina - maybe the paraffin blocks easy release from my un-clean molds* works for the same reason. Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Brendal Finlay Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:27 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
Ok that did it... I'm going home and making cornbread, hash browns with onions, sausage and green pepper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID) Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:30 PM To: Fred Underwood; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Brendal Finlay; Tresa Goins Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I'm thinking some cracklin cornbread! Jeanine H. Bartlett Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 Fred Underwood Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:29 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Brendal Finlay; Tresa Goins Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds You're making me hungry Tresa. I bet that skillet makes a killer batch of hash browns. Goins, Tresa tgo...@mt.gov 10/10/2012 12:53 PM I knew I might catch some grief for not cleaning our molds for five years, but my workplace is clean and organized. Some things just work better without being cleaned with soap and water - I have a fifteen year old cast iron skillet that is as non-stick as Teflon due to a natural patina - maybe the paraffin blocks easy release from my un-clean molds* works for the same reason. Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Brendal Finlay Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:27 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. ___ 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] RE: Metal molds
Dag' nabbit' Now I'm hungry . . . Tresa -Original Message- From: Blazek, Linda [mailto:lbla...@digestivespecialists.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:38 AM To: 'Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID)'; Fred Underwood; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Brendal Finlay; Goins, Tresa Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds Ok that did it... I'm going home and making cornbread, hash browns with onions, sausage and green pepper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID) Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:30 PM To: Fred Underwood; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Brendal Finlay; Tresa Goins Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I'm thinking some cracklin cornbread! Jeanine H. Bartlett Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 Fred Underwood Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:29 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Brendal Finlay; Tresa Goins Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds You're making me hungry Tresa. I bet that skillet makes a killer batch of hash browns. Goins, Tresa tgo...@mt.gov 10/10/2012 12:53 PM I knew I might catch some grief for not cleaning our molds for five years, but my workplace is clean and organized. Some things just work better without being cleaned with soap and water - I have a fifteen year old cast iron skillet that is as non-stick as Teflon due to a natural patina - maybe the paraffin blocks easy release from my un-clean molds* works for the same reason. Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Brendal Finlay Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:27 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. ___ 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] RE: Metal molds
My impression of the intial thread was the general cleanliness and cross contamination potential, not the fact that the blocks aren't easily released. I have never had that issue. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:27:09 -0500 From: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. -Original message- From: susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:50 -0500 To: joellewea...@hotmail.com, valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plasticones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it is cool the layer over the grooves in the cassette is not so thin that youcan clearly see the depressions. That little bit of paraffin is much cheaper than tech time in re-embedding and fussing with a block longer than you should. Not so much a big issue for many specimens, but anything hard/ dense, such as bone, cervix, uterus, leeps, ( you get the idea) it is not anchored enough without a good dose of paraffin, causing more chatter when you section, and maybe chipping out more frequently, or even the whole bottom surface to lift off the cassette. I guess I have some pet peeves with this topic, so thanks for letting me get that out! Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com To: billodonn...@catholichealth.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:51:01 -0400 CC: Subject: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean our molds once a week. Soakthem in Xylene to remove paraffin, soak in 100% alcohol to remove xylene, rinse in running water, dry and spray with mold release solution. Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506 Fax: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 4:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Metal molds OK folks, I know I should be smarter than this and I haven't seen discussion on itlately Are people cleaning their metal embedding molds after evey embedding session?
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
Actually, the thread began because our VIP rotary valve got filled with wax and required service. We clean daily in VIP, but wanted to know what others were doing. Mostly, people are using the VIP, so we may need to modify our regularity or change out cleaning solution more frequently. I do like where the thread has gone. I got my (chicken fryer) cast iron skillet from my mother who got it from her mother. They were migrant workers during the dust bowl, picking cotton in Texas and oranges in California before settling in Arizona. I remember Mom frying chicken (or the occasional rabbit) in it on Sunday mornings. Yes, I still use it, but I have added several other cast iron pieces to the arsenal including a bread pan! There will be pound cake in the oven tonight! William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:42 PM To: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds My impression of the intial thread was the general cleanliness and cross contamination potential, not the fact that the blocks aren't easily released. I have never had that issue. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:27:09 -0500 From: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. -Original message- From: susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:50 -0500 To: joellewea...@hotmail.com, valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plasticones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it is cool the layer over the grooves in the cassette is not so thin that youcan clearly see the depressions. That little bit of paraffin is much cheaper than tech time in re-embedding and fussing with a block longer than you should. Not so much a big issue for many specimens, but anything hard/ dense, such as bone, cervix, uterus, leeps, ( you get the idea) it is not anchored enough without a good dose of paraffin, causing more chatter when you section, and
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
You all have me starving.. But I believe the manufacture recommends that cassettes not be cleaned in the processor - sticky valves being the reason. We haven't cleaned cassettes in years or used mold release. They go back in the embedding center hot compartment - standing on edge. I ask frequently, but we have no issues with floaters. But I USED to clean - thought it had to be done - boiled in soap let cool, rinsed, dried, choked to death on mold release spray.. all the good stuff. Just had to listen to coworkers that had a different experience!! 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 for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:19 PM To: joelle weaver; brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds Actually, the thread began because our VIP rotary valve got filled with wax and required service. We clean daily in VIP, but wanted to know what others were doing. Mostly, people are using the VIP, so we may need to modify our regularity or change out cleaning solution more frequently. I do like where the thread has gone. I got my (chicken fryer) cast iron skillet from my mother who got it from her mother. They were migrant workers during the dust bowl, picking cotton in Texas and oranges in California before settling in Arizona. I remember Mom frying chicken (or the occasional rabbit) in it on Sunday mornings. Yes, I still use it, but I have added several other cast iron pieces to the arsenal including a bread pan! There will be pound cake in the oven tonight! William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:42 PM To: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds My impression of the intial thread was the general cleanliness and cross contamination potential, not the fact that the blocks aren't easily released. I have never had that issue. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:27:09 -0500 From: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. -Original message- From: susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:50 -0500 To: joellewea...@hotmail.com, valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
I too haven't cleaned molds in years and have not had a problem. Standing them on edge in the embedding center seems to work just fine. I'm not sure how cleaning the molds in the processor could create sticky valves though as long as you are changing your cleaning xylene on a regular basis. I'm REALLY hungry now.. I have a new addition to my cast iron pans! It's a Dutch oven. Apple cake in it is great! It's wonderful addition but it sure weighs a lot! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:34 PM To: 'O'Donnell, Bill'; joelle weaver; brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds You all have me starving.. But I believe the manufacture recommends that cassettes not be cleaned in the processor - sticky valves being the reason. We haven't cleaned cassettes in years or used mold release. They go back in the embedding center hot compartment - standing on edge. I ask frequently, but we have no issues with floaters. But I USED to clean - thought it had to be done - boiled in soap let cool, rinsed, dried, choked to death on mold release spray.. all the good stuff. Just had to listen to coworkers that had a different experience!! 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 for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:19 PM To: joelle weaver; brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds Actually, the thread began because our VIP rotary valve got filled with wax and required service. We clean daily in VIP, but wanted to know what others were doing. Mostly, people are using the VIP, so we may need to modify our regularity or change out cleaning solution more frequently. I do like where the thread has gone. I got my (chicken fryer) cast iron skillet from my mother who got it from her mother. They were migrant workers during the dust bowl, picking cotton in Texas and oranges in California before settling in Arizona. I remember Mom frying chicken (or the occasional rabbit) in it on Sunday mornings. Yes, I still use it, but I have added several other cast iron pieces to the arsenal including a bread pan! There will be pound cake in the oven tonight! William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:42 PM To: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds My impression of the intial thread was the general cleanliness and cross contamination potential, not the fact that the blocks aren't easily released. I have never had that issue. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:27:09 -0500 From: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. -Original message- From: susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:50 -0500 To: joellewea...@hotmail.com, valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From:
Re: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
You now nailed on the head: what you need to do is change more frequently the cleaning xylene. I used to rotate the xylenes (before I changed to mineral oil) every time our VIP processed the amount of blocks for its capacity (300 for a VIP 300) and the rotation included also the cleaning xylene that would receive the first xylene. The rotary valve cannot get clogged if you follow that protocol. René J. From: O'Donnell, Bill billodonn...@catholichealth.net To: joelle weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com; brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:18 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds Actually, the thread began because our VIP rotary valve got filled with wax and required service. We clean daily in VIP, but wanted to know what others were doing. Mostly, people are using the VIP, so we may need to modify our regularity or change out cleaning solution more frequently. I do like where the thread has gone. I got my (chicken fryer) cast iron skillet from my mother who got it from her mother. They were migrant workers during the dust bowl, picking cotton in Texas and oranges in California before settling in Arizona. I remember Mom frying chicken (or the occasional rabbit) in it on Sunday mornings. Yes, I still use it, but I have added several other cast iron pieces to the arsenal including a bread pan! There will be pound cake in the oven tonight! William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:42 PM To: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds My impression of the intial thread was the general cleanliness and cross contamination potential, not the fact that the blocks aren't easily released. I have never had that issue. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:27:09 -0500 From: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. -Original message- From: susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:50 -0500 To: joellewea...@hotmail.com, valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plasticones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a
[Histonet] Are those sites using the Thermo Fisher Slide Mate slide printer also using Thermo slides?
I just purchased 6 Slide Mates. We just began using them yesterday. Are any of you using slides that are NOT Fisher slides on your SlideMates? When you respond, could you answer the following questions? a) Is the print job consistently satisfactory? b) How long have had your SlideMate(s)? c) What difficulties did you have, getting it to consistently print well? d) Approximately how many slides per day you are printing on (each) SlideMate? Thanks, Sandy C. Harrison, HTL (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Minneapolis VA 612-467-2449 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds
My bad, I guess I misunderstood. I still like them clean, even if it seems unecessary. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:18:48 -0600 From: billodonn...@catholichealth.net To: joellewea...@hotmail.com; brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Actually, the thread began because our VIP rotary valve got filled with wax and required service. We clean daily in VIP, but wanted to know what others were doing. Mostly, people are using the VIP, so we may need to modify our regularity or change out cleaning solution more frequently. I do like where the thread has gone. I got my (chicken fryer) cast iron skillet from my mother who got it from her mother. They were migrant workers during the dust bowl, picking cotton in Texas and oranges in California before settling in Arizona. I remember Mom frying chicken (or the occasional rabbit) in it on Sunday mornings. Yes, I still use it, but I have added several other cast iron pieces to the arsenal including a bread pan! There will be pound cake in the oven tonight! William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 SERENITY is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Cultivate it in PRAYER! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:42 PM To: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds My impression of the intial thread was the general cleanliness and cross contamination potential, not the fact that the blocks aren't easily released. I have never had that issue. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:27:09 -0500 From: brendal.fin...@medicalcenterclinic.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We clean molds every day. My preferred method is heated water to melt the paraffin off, then allow to cool. Peel the paraffin from the surface of the water, remove the molds from the water, then dunk them about 10 times in a mixture of alcohol and mold release. Allow to air dry or dry in a low temp oven. In my experience, molds that aren't cleaned on a regular basis make it very difficult to remove the embedded cassettes even if very, very cold. It's easier for me if my workspace and tools are clean and organized. -Original message- From: susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:50 -0500 To: joellewea...@hotmail.com, valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds We put our molds in the VIP before running the cleaning cycle daily. Then we dip them in alcohol containing mold release..air dry and store. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Metal molds I always cleaned them daily, either the very hot water, soapy water method, with water running over them in the sink with them on their sides so it passes over them, not upright so the water sits in them- then a rinse in alcohol and completely air dry. Or you can always do the clean cycle with the racks, running them through xylene, etc. They come out very clean this way- used an old processor that was a backup for this most of the time. But I always did them daily, but also wiped each one out with gauze if I used them twice in an embedding session ( for more than one specimen in that large batch). Also I like metal, I hate those plasticones. If you keep the block face surface of the mold warm-hot, and flatten before it turns completely white the specimen is at the surface and you are able to see the edges easily without a lot of facing. I think this saves time cutting through paraffin, and saves blades. Plus if the specimen is not flat enough, you see it right away and know if you must re-embed to get a complete, representative section, rather than after you have cut some superficial parts of some edges away and not others, only to have to re-embed anyhow. The other problems I see are when people are afraid of big molds- please if you are only taking one section, use one large enough to leave a perimeter. Don't try to squeeze it into a medium mold, you are unlikely to need multiple sections on one slide and it is much easier to get flat and get a good section. Also please put enough paraffin on top, so that when it
RE: [Histonet] Are those sites using the Thermo Fisher Slide Mate slide printer also using Thermo slides?
Sandra We had one slide mate that we purchased few years back, we had problems from the beginning with both fisher and other slides, right now the machine is sitting in a cabinet not being used. To me we found it very unreliable with respects to print quality. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Harrison, Sandra C. Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Are those sites using the Thermo Fisher Slide Mate slide printer also using Thermo slides? I just purchased 6 Slide Mates. We just began using them yesterday. Are any of you using slides that are NOT Fisher slides on your SlideMates? When you respond, could you answer the following questions? a) Is the print job consistently satisfactory? b) How long have had your SlideMate(s)? c) What difficulties did you have, getting it to consistently print well? d) Approximately how many slides per day you are printing on (each) SlideMate? Thanks, Sandy C. Harrison, HTL (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Minneapolis VA 612-467-2449 ___ 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] FW: HT/HTL PROGRAM DIRECTORS SURVEY
Please read this and I would like to know what peoples thoughts are about this issue. Also take into consideration where we are head and also testing. This is extremely interesting. From: Robert Newberry Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:39 PM To: Jesus Ellin Subject: FW: HT/HTL PROGRAM DIRECTORS SURVEY Importance: High FYI From: Julie Stiak [mailto:julie.st...@phoenixcollege.edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 11:12 AM To: algra...@email.arizona.edu; ghurf...@carondelet.org; jfille...@shc.org; joyce.h...@bannerhealth.com; lhi...@cgrmc.org; michelle.man...@mihs.gov; Amy Wendel Spiczka; Andy Burnette; Aprill Watanabe; Arthur Sitelman; barbara.blasutta; Bill Miller; Bob Wenham; Brian Stillwell; Dana Lake; Donna Vollmer; Ethel Macrea; Gary; Gwin Filleman; Holly Hanson-Kollar; Ida Male; Irene Campbell; Janani Siva; Jodi Evers-Dewald; Joe Ferreira; Joseph Berryhill; Karen Lahti; Kathy Hill-Epperson; Meredith Hale; Nicol Wargocz; Scott Cockayne; Stacie Schimke; Susan Pitts; Sutter, Katarina; mary.ac...@bannerhealth.com; patricia.tom...@bannerhealth.com; rr...@phoenixchildrens.com; Amy Spinti; Robert Newberry; Brigitte.Miedzybrocki; Cary Nava; Chelle Johnson; Cheryl Mossing; Chris Garza; Chris Westhoff; dan.otis; Diana McGregor; Eadie Baie; Elaine Fought; Fabrizio Saraceni; Georgia Koehler; Hans Baijense; Holland, Libby; James Taylor; Jeff Wolz; Jimmie Evans; joyce.santis; Judy Davis; Julie Pilkington; Kathryn Wangsness; Kathy Knight; Laura Bell; leslie.lyford; Liz Beauford; Lori Watkins; Marie Holub; Mark Wooden; Maya Sinha; McMillan, Susan - SJHMC; Merrikay Vidal; Mimi Wettach; Nancy Behling; Pamela Green; Pattie Glick; Peter Michaelson; Phil Hynes; Rachel Baker; rick.ro...@bannerhealth.com; Robert Graham; Rosemarie Prater; Ruth Spates; Salene Slader; Sally Caglioti; Shannon Sadat-Abhary; Sherry Gamble; Sponsler, Pam; Suzanne Sullivan; Tajuan Hamilton; Terri Bowen; Tim Hersom; Tony Millett; Valerie Kolody; Victor Waddell; Ward, Marilyn Subject: Fwd: HT/HTL PROGRAM DIRECTORS SURVEY This survey is very TIMELY regarding ASCP's potential interest in resurrecting the Clinical Lab Assistant national certification and to expand the role to basic embedding and processing in Histology! The timing is interesting for Phoenix College as we had record number of applicants for the current Histologic Technology and future Medical Laboratory Science cohorts, BUT just decided late last week to CANCEL the FALL Laboratory Assisting program as we only had 6 students. I am trying to garner administrative approval to facilitate an industry sponsored partnership to provide the fall cohort to a few local Lab employees to be able to complete the program via distance learning this fall. The topic of a Clinical Lab Assistant will be added to the fall HT Advisory Council meeting and the spring Medical Laboratory Science Advisory Council meeting. Please feel free to share your thoughts with me before the meeting about the potential expansion of a nationally certified Clinical Lab Assistant. Many thanks! Julie -- Forwarded message -- From: Peggy Wenk pw...@beaumont.edumailto:pw...@beaumont.edu Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 8:36 AM Subject: HT/HTL PROGRAM DIRECTORS SURVEY To: \car...@nsh.orgmailto:car...@nsh.org\.GWIA.MSD car...@nsh.orgmailto:car...@nsh.org, Aulthouse, Amy a-aultho...@onu.edumailto:a-aultho...@onu.edu, Bailey, Mark mabai...@mdanderson.orgmailto:mabai...@mdanderson.org, Barone, Carol cbar...@nemours.orgmailto:cbar...@nemours.org, Beamon, Nancy nancy.bea...@darton.edumailto:nancy.bea...@darton.edu, Becker, Carol carol.e.bec...@osfhealthcare.orgmailto:carol.e.bec...@osfhealthcare.org, Bischof, Carol carol.bisc...@minnesota.edumailto:carol.bisc...@minnesota.edu, Campagna, Gerard gcam...@conemaugh.orgmailto:gcam...@conemaugh.org, Christopher Mignogna (christopher.migno...@drexel.edumailto:christopher.migno...@drexel.edu) christopher.migno...@drexel.edumailto:christopher.migno...@drexel.edu, Colony, Pamela colo...@cobleskill.edumailto:colo...@cobleskill.edu, Counts, Lisa lisa...@yahoo.commailto:lisa...@yahoo.com, Cox, Beth bethc...@gmail.commailto:bethc...@gmail.com, Davidson, Kelli jreyno...@mail.accd.edumailto:jreyno...@mail.accd.edu, Della Speranza, Vincent del...@musc.edumailto:del...@musc.edu, Delost, Maria medel...@ysu.edumailto:medel...@ysu.edu, DiNardo, Helen helen.dina...@shermanhospital.orgmailto:helen.dina...@shermanhospital.org, Donna Broderick (dbroder...@harcum.edumailto:dbroder...@harcum.edu) dbroder...@harcum.edumailto:dbroder...@harcum.edu, Durkin, Zoe Ann zdur...@goodwin.edumailto:zdur...@goodwin.edu, Feaster, Kimberly kfeas...@hsc.wvu.edumailto:kfeas...@hsc.wvu.edu, lfoster-br...@christianacare.orgmailto:lfoster-br...@christianacare.org lfoster-br...@christianacare.orgmailto:lfoster-br...@christianacare.org, Galina Negrouk
[Histonet] Tucson HT Needed
Great full time opportunities' for a Histotechnician in Tucson, Arizona! Adobe Gastroenterology is looking for certified HT or HTL and a Laboratory Assistant to join their new laboratory . HT candidate must meet the following criteria: * Meet CLIA Grossing Requirements : CFR 493.1489, http://wwwn.cdc.gov/clia/regs/toc.aspx/ ,prior experience grossing GI specimens * HT ASCP Certified Duties include: * Grossing * Embedding * Microtomy * Staining * Ability to be flexible and take on additional duties' as needed These positions offer a competitive rate and flexible hours. Interested applicants should contact Meredith Hale; phone 214-596-2219 or through email mh...@miracals.commailto:mh...@miracals.com Meredith Hale HT (ASCP)cm Operations Liaision Director and Education Coordinator Miraca Life Sciences 6655 North MacArthur Blvd. Irving , Texas 75039 Office: 214-596-2219 Cell: 469-648-8253 Fax: 1-866-688-3280 mh...@miracals.commailto:mh...@miracals.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Are those sites using the Thermo Fisher Slide Mate slide printer also using Thermo slides?
We have also acquired a Thermo Fisher slide mate/micro writer in Mar/Apr of this year. We have yet to have them work and consistently. The printing quality despite the type slides used is inconsistent. Nevertheless, I am giving them opportunity to fix it since we have invested money. IB USAFA, Colorado Springs. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:12 PM To: 'Harrison, Sandra C.'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Are those sites using the Thermo Fisher Slide Mate slide printer also using Thermo slides? Sandra We had one slide mate that we purchased few years back, we had problems from the beginning with both fisher and other slides, right now the machine is sitting in a cabinet not being used. To me we found it very unreliable with respects to print quality. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Harrison, Sandra C. Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Are those sites using the Thermo Fisher Slide Mate slide printer also using Thermo slides? I just purchased 6 Slide Mates. We just began using them yesterday. Are any of you using slides that are NOT Fisher slides on your SlideMates? When you respond, could you answer the following questions? a) Is the print job consistently satisfactory? b) How long have had your SlideMate(s)? c) What difficulties did you have, getting it to consistently print well? d) Approximately how many slides per day you are printing on (each) SlideMate? Thanks, Sandy C. Harrison, HTL (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Minneapolis VA 612-467-2449 ___ 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
