Re: [Histonet] billing question

[Daniel Schneider]

That's correct, Hazel.

Daniel Schneider, MD
Amarillo, TX

On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Horn, Hazel V 
wrote:

> Scenario: I am billing for immunostains and there are 3 specimens; A, B, C.
> Pathologist orders 1 stain on all 3 specimens.  I bill 3  88342's.
> Pathologist orders 2 stains each on A and B.  I bill 2  88342's and 2
> 88341's.
>
> Is this correct?
>
> Hazel Horn
> Supervisor of Histology/Autopsy/Transcription
> Anatomic Pathology
> Arkansas Children's Hospital
> 1 Children's Way | Slot 820| Little Rock, AR 72202
> 501.364.4240 direct | 501.364.1241 fax
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[Histonet] Cheap Disposable Blades for Facing In

[Sandra Cheasty]

Hello everyone,

Does anyone have a source for cheap, low-profile blades for 
facing in blocks?

Thanks!
Sandy



Sandra J. Cheasty, HT (ASCP)

Histology & Necropsy Supervisor, President Keith Richards Fan Club

UW-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine









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[Histonet] billing question

[Horn, Hazel V]

Scenario: I am billing for immunostains and there are 3 specimens; A, B, C.
Pathologist orders 1 stain on all 3 specimens.  I bill 3  88342's.
Pathologist orders 2 stains each on A and B.  I bill 2  88342's and 2  88341's.

Is this correct?

Hazel Horn
Supervisor of Histology/Autopsy/Transcription
Anatomic Pathology
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way | Slot 820| Little Rock, AR 72202
501.364.4240 direct | 501.364.1241 fax
hor...@archildrens.org
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RE: [Histonet] Her2 IHC validation

[Joelle Weaver]

Yes, check the ASCO/CAP guidelines there are correlation rates for positives 
and negatives. 


Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC


  

 
From: mw...@wakehealth.edu
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:21:53 +
Subject: [Histonet] Her2 IHC validation

In advance of preparing for our CAP inspection window, I am working on our 
validation write-up for our Her2 IHC and was looking for some data concerning 
the correlation rates.We compared our IHC staining to FISH Her2 results on 
the same case.  Is there a minimum correlation rate?   I have been unable to 
find one in my reading.   Thank you in advance for your help.
 
 
 
Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC
Manager
 
Molecular Diagnostics Lab
Medical Center Boulevard  \  Winston-Salem, NC 27157
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[Histonet] Marker for embedding material?

[Lizzy Wilbanks]

Hi Histonetters,

I'm working on embedding bacterial cells in Technovit 8100 and am curious
if folks have any recommendations for dyes that can be used as a marker.  I
first embed my cells in a small agarose plug, then proceed to infiltrate
and embed in Technovit 8100.  Its possible to see the little agarose plug
and flecks of cell material but can be tricky!

Does anyone have suggestions for a good dye or marker that I could mix into
the agarose so I can better see when trimming and sectioning the block?
The only caveat is that it must not be autofluorescent or interfere with *in
situ* hybridization we do downstream on these sections.

Thanks in advance!
Lizzy


-- 
"The obvious goal of any bacterium is to become bacteria."

Lizzy Wilbanks
Agouron Postdoctoral Fellow, Orphan Lab
Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences

California Institute of Technology, MC 100-23

Pasadena, CA 91125
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[Histonet] Her2 IHC validation

[Martha Ward-Pathology]

In advance of preparing for our CAP inspection window, I am working on our 
validation write-up for our Her2 IHC and was looking for some data concerning 
the correlation rates.We compared our IHC staining to FISH Her2 results on 
the same case.  Is there a minimum correlation rate?   I have been unable to 
find one in my reading.   Thank you in advance for your help.


 
Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC
Manager

Molecular Diagnostics Lab
Medical Center Boulevard  \  Winston-Salem, NC 27157
p 336.716.2109  \  f 336.716.5890  
mw...@wakehealth.edu  
 
 


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RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Roy, Ryan]

I use a block trimmer. I think it is safer for wrists. Being that you push the 
block against it and I seemed to always pull when I scraped blocks.

I am guitar player and need my wrists. 

I don't think it is a strong argument to say its faster then hand scraping 
atleast not until a good technique is developed by the tech.


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Histology Lab
Manchester VA
718 Symth Rd
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-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Brown
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 2:14 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

That is so cool!! I wish I had one of those!!

"By bitching and bitching and bitching, they could exhaust the drama of their 
own horror stories. Grow bored. Only then could they accept a new story for 
their lives. Move forward."

-Chuck Palahniuk, "Haunted"

On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 1:59 PM, histot...@imagesbyhopper.com < 
histot...@imagesbyhopper.com> wrote:

> We also use the para-trimmer. In my view, it is worth its weight in gold!
> I can melt 5 blocks at a time, works like a charm.  I am one who does 
> not mind the wax on the sides, as I am most confident that there is 
> enough paraffin to support the cassette.
>
> Michelle
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 21, 2015, at 11:41 AM, Morken, Timothy 
> 
> wrote:
>
> I agree. We got one of these a couple years ago and the techs love it.  
> It is a heated block on which you rub the cassette. The paraffin melts away.
> It is especially good for preserving barcodes (but don't press the 
> printed surface on the heat block too long - you can soften the print 
> and cause some damage, but nothing like can happen with scraping).
>
> Tim Morken
> Supervisor, Histology, Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special 
> Studies UC San Francisco Medical Center San Francisco, CA
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> histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Goins, Tresa
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:29 AM
> To: gayle.cal...@bresnan.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding
>
> I agree with Gayle.  We finally purchased a trimmer from Ted Pella - 
> lowest price by far - and are saving our finger joints.  The amount of 
> wax remaining on the cassette also appears to depend on the brand of mold 
> used.
>
> Tresa
>
> -Original Message-
> From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:
> histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gayle Callis
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:11 AM
> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] Re: Embedding
>
> After years of never winning the battle of paraffin on cassette edges 
> after embedding,  we purchased a paraffin block trimmer.  It saves 
> time and the stress on finger joints compared to scraping cassettes 
> daily.  No matter how careful we were during embedding to keep excess 
> paraffin off cassette edges,
> we were never successful.   Several vendors have these and you may be able
> to find a refurbished one.
>
>
>
> Gayle M. Callis
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[Histonet] Tech Time:

[Jb]

I am in need of metrics for the use of requesting an additional histotech. Does 
anyone have a system in place for presenting the need for additional FTE based 
on volume, workflow, that you can share?

Thank you, 

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[Histonet] FW: Morgue

[Carol Fields]

From: Carol Fields
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 11:17 AM
To: 'histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: Morgue

Hi All,
Could someone tell me what needs to be posted in the Morgue for inspection 
please.  I know CJD info., this is a new morgue and I'm not sure what all is 
needed.
Thank you in advance.
Carole

Carole Fields,, HT (ASCP)
Lead Histotechnologist, Pathology Laboratory
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital

1680 E. 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059

O:424-338-8000 x 8306
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Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Emily Brown]

That is so cool!! I wish I had one of those!!

"By bitching and bitching and bitching, they could exhaust the drama of
their own horror stories. Grow bored. Only then could they accept a new
story for their lives. Move forward."

-Chuck Palahniuk, "Haunted"

On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 1:59 PM, histot...@imagesbyhopper.com <
histot...@imagesbyhopper.com> wrote:

> We also use the para-trimmer. In my view, it is worth its weight in gold!
> I can melt 5 blocks at a time, works like a charm.  I am one who does not
> mind the wax on the sides, as I am most confident that there is enough
> paraffin to support the cassette.
>
> Michelle
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 21, 2015, at 11:41 AM, Morken, Timothy 
> wrote:
>
> I agree. We got one of these a couple years ago and the techs love it.  It
> is a heated block on which you rub the cassette. The paraffin melts away.
> It is especially good for preserving barcodes (but don't press the printed
> surface on the heat block too long - you can soften the print and cause
> some damage, but nothing like can happen with scraping).
>
> Tim Morken
> Supervisor, Histology, Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special
> Studies
> UC San Francisco Medical Center
> San Francisco, CA
>
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> histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Goins, Tresa
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:29 AM
> To: gayle.cal...@bresnan.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding
>
> I agree with Gayle.  We finally purchased a trimmer from Ted Pella -
> lowest price by far - and are saving our finger joints.  The amount of wax
> remaining on the cassette also appears to depend on the brand of mold used.
>
> Tresa
>
> -Original Message-
> From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:
> histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gayle Callis
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:11 AM
> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] Re: Embedding
>
> After years of never winning the battle of paraffin on cassette edges
> after embedding,  we purchased a paraffin block trimmer.  It saves time and
> the stress on finger joints compared to scraping cassettes daily.  No
> matter how careful we were during embedding to keep excess paraffin off
> cassette edges,
> we were never successful.   Several vendors have these and you may be able
> to find a refurbished one.
>
>
>
> Gayle M. Callis
>
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RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Goins, Tresa]

Wow! Now I really feel lucky.  My "cheap" para trimmer came with a wax catcher 
with disposable liners that is magnetically attached to the trimmer.
http://www.tedpella.com/histo_html/histo1.htm.aspx#_28154   

Cant't beat $40 and a practical mind-set though.


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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Robinson
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 11:38 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

We use empty pipette tip boxes.  They are the perfect size and fit right under 
the edge and we just toss them when them get full.

Jeff Robinson, HT, HTL, Senior Histotechnologist, Sierra Pathology Lab, Clovis, 
CA.

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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Boyd, Debbie M
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:14 AM
To: gayle.cal...@bresnan.net; 'Tony Auge'; histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

We use a urine specimen container under the right lower corner of the para 
trimmer and toss it each day.

Debbie M. Boyd HT (ASCP) | Chief Histologist  | Southside Regional Medical 
Center | 200 Medical Park Blvd.  |  Petersburg, Va.  23805 | PH 804-765-5025 | 
FAX 804-765-6058


From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Gayle Callis 
[gayle.cal...@bresnan.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 1:03 PM
To: 'Tony Auge'; histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

A fabulous idea!   I suspect one could use a cheap travel iron although  one 
needs to devise a way to collect melted paraffin.   Even our fancy para trimmer 
didn't have catch pan for paraffin drippings.I suggest using a new or 
receycled aluminum baking pans available in supermarkets, discount stores or a 
recycled frozen food pan without separations.  These pans come in various sizes 
and depths.   The joy is toss pans when full of paraffin.

Gayle Callis
HTL/HT/MT(ASCP)

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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tony Auge
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:58 AM
To: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Morken, Timothy; Goins, Tresa
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

If you want a cheaper alternative you can use a ski wax iron. They cost about 
$40. I mounted one upside down in a bucket and it works just as well as the 
$500 para trimmers.



-Tony Auge HTL (ASCP) QIHC
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RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Jeffrey Robinson]

We use empty pipette tip boxes.  They are the perfect size and fit right under 
the edge and we just toss them when them get full.

Jeff Robinson, HT, HTL, Senior Histotechnologist, Sierra Pathology Lab, Clovis, 
CA.

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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
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Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:14 AM
To: gayle.cal...@bresnan.net; 'Tony Auge'; histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

We use a urine specimen container under the right lower corner of the para 
trimmer and toss it each day.

Debbie M. Boyd HT (ASCP) | Chief Histologist  | Southside Regional Medical 
Center | 200 Medical Park Blvd.  |  Petersburg, Va.  23805 | PH 804-765-5025 | 
FAX 804-765-6058


From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Gayle Callis 
[gayle.cal...@bresnan.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 1:03 PM
To: 'Tony Auge'; histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

A fabulous idea!   I suspect one could use a cheap travel iron although  one 
needs to devise a way to collect melted paraffin.   Even our fancy para trimmer 
didn't have catch pan for paraffin drippings.I suggest using a new or 
receycled aluminum baking pans available in supermarkets, discount stores or a 
recycled frozen food pan without separations.  These pans come in various sizes 
and depths.   The joy is toss pans when full of paraffin.

Gayle Callis
HTL/HT/MT(ASCP)

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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tony Auge
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:58 AM
To: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Morken, Timothy; Goins, Tresa
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

If you want a cheaper alternative you can use a ski wax iron. They cost about 
$40. I mounted one upside down in a bucket and it works just as well as the 
$500 para trimmers.



-Tony Auge HTL (ASCP) QIHC
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RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

[John Shelley]

We just use an empty lid top to the slide boxes. We save them as we load the 
slide printer, to be used for this and many other tasks.

Kind Regards!
 
John J Shelley
Research Specialist, Histology Core Facility
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona
6400 Sanger Road    
Orlando, FL 32827    
Tel: (407) 745-2000 Ext.2517
Lab: (407) 745-2119
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Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 1:14 PM
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Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

We use a urine specimen container under the right lower corner of the para 
trimmer and toss it each day. 

Debbie M. Boyd HT (ASCP) | Chief Histologist  | Southside Regional Medical 
Center | 200 Medical Park Blvd.  |  Petersburg, Va.  23805 | PH 804-765-5025 | 
FAX 804-765-6058


From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Gayle Callis 
[gayle.cal...@bresnan.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 1:03 PM
To: 'Tony Auge'; histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

A fabulous idea!   I suspect one could use a cheap travel iron although  one 
needs to devise a way to collect melted paraffin.   Even our fancy para trimmer 
didn't have catch pan for paraffin drippings.I suggest using a new or 
receycled aluminum baking pans available in supermarkets, discount stores or a 
recycled frozen food pan without separations.  These pans come in various sizes 
and depths.   The joy is toss pans when full of paraffin.

Gayle Callis
HTL/HT/MT(ASCP)

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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tony Auge
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To: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Morken, Timothy; Goins, Tresa
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

If you want a cheaper alternative you can use a ski wax iron. They cost about 
$40. I mounted one upside down in a bucket and it works just as well as the 
$500 para trimmers.



-Tony Auge HTL (ASCP) QIHC
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RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Boyd, Debbie M]

We use a urine specimen container under the right lower corner of the para 
trimmer and toss it each day. 

Debbie M. Boyd HT (ASCP) | Chief Histologist  | Southside Regional Medical 
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Gayle Callis 
[gayle.cal...@bresnan.net]
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To: 'Tony Auge'; histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

A fabulous idea!   I suspect one could use a cheap travel iron although  one 
needs to devise a way to collect melted paraffin.   Even our fancy para trimmer 
didn't have catch pan for paraffin drippings.I suggest using a new or 
receycled aluminum baking pans available in supermarkets, discount stores or a 
recycled frozen food pan without separations.  These pans come in various sizes 
and depths.   The joy is toss pans when full of paraffin.

Gayle Callis
HTL/HT/MT(ASCP)

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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

If you want a cheaper alternative you can use a ski wax iron. They cost about 
$40. I mounted one upside down in a bucket and it works just as well as the 
$500 para trimmers.



-Tony Auge HTL (ASCP) QIHC
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[Histonet] HT(ascp) or HTL(ascp) job opening in West Philadelphia.

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Seeking a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) to work in a
state-of-the-art laboratory located in suburban Philadelphia. It is a Full
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RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Gayle Callis]

A fabulous idea!   I suspect one could use a cheap travel iron although  one 
needs to devise a way to collect melted paraffin.   Even our fancy para trimmer 
didn't have catch pan for paraffin drippings.I suggest using a new or 
receycled aluminum baking pans available in supermarkets, discount stores or a 
recycled frozen food pan without separations.  These pans come in various sizes 
and depths.   The joy is toss pans when full of paraffin.   

Gayle Callis
HTL/HT/MT(ASCP)  

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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tony Auge
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:58 AM
To: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Morken, Timothy; Goins, Tresa
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

If you want a cheaper alternative you can use a ski wax iron. They cost about 
$40. I mounted one upside down in a bucket and it works just as well as the 
$500 para trimmers.



-Tony Auge HTL (ASCP) QIHC
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Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Tony Auge]

If you want a cheaper alternative you can use a ski wax iron. They cost
about $40. I mounted one upside down in a bucket and it works just as well
as the $500 para trimmers.



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[Histonet] cryosectioning biopsies

[Caleri, Kathleen]

Hello-In order to preserve scant tissue for future molecular testing, is anyone 
processing their (needle) biopsies using only frozen sections and subsequently 
storing the frozen specimens...and NOT paraffin processing them AT ALL?

Kate
Kathleen Caleri BS HT(ASCP)
Histology Lab Supervisor
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
716-845-1329

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