[Histonet] small volume lab tissue processor

[Luigi Mascio via Histonet]

Anne

If you intend to use microwave processing you can purchase the EBS 2850, Thermo 
Tissue Wave 2 or TBS Shurwave.   As for upright or bench tissue processors you 
are more limited.  The VIP 5 is an excellent processor with a capacity of 300 
cassettes.
We can provide all of the above completely re-manufactured.  This is totally 
different than what you see for sale on E-bay.  We replace critical components, 
service all electrical, mechanical and also paint and decal when needed.  Our 
units come with a one year warrantee on parts labor and travel , operator 
manual and our own dvd for quick reference on function and maintenance
.
Here is where you have to be careful:  Other vendors sell the units listed 
below that are no longer supported by the OEM.  Athough some parts can be 
second sourced, critical components like CPU boards, ceramic disk  and other 
parts are no longer provided by the OEMs.
Leica TP1050, Leica ASP 300 and 300S These units have ongoing issues. We 
know this from the 16 years we have been working on these units for customers.  
One customer Miraca Life Sciences (Meridith Hale-histo supervisor) has had 
numerous issues with the Leica units.
Miles Tissue Tek VIP 1000, 2000, 3000- great older units -however no parts left 
from OEM.
Sakura VIP E 150 and E 300- again great units but no longer supported by the 
OEM for parts.  Yes we can second source pump, tubing etc... however cannot 
give a one year warrantee. The Sakura units have had the least service issues 
compared to other OEM models.
Shandon Excelsior ES- Still supported.  We have done many of these.
Microm STP 120 is not something that is sought after.I sold for Microm.  
They had good microtomes and cryostats.  Processors were not good at all!

I would suggest not worrying about the retort capacity of 300 even though you 
process a low volume.  Yes you have more reagent solution in the larger 
cassette capacity units , but you also do not have to change the solutions 
(rotate) as often.  Also if you work load increases you can accommodate for it.
Give me a call at your convenience-- as I am also a registered histologist that 
has worked as a tech, derm supervisor, histology program director, sales rep 
for Microm and 16 years owning my current business.   I would be glad to answer 
any questions, and if I do not have an answer for something I will get it for 
you.  We have supported the NSH for years as a vendor, and they have used some 
of our equipment for their workshops.
New upright processors can cost $6+,  rotary can also be in the mid $2. 
 For remanufactured equipment  you are talking numbers such as $13000 to $22500 
depending on model.  Also we do preventive maintenance throughout the entire 
US, and we always recommend pm's instead of expensive service contracst that 
you may partially  or never use throughout the year.
I am in the office usually M-F from 9:30 to 5 except for tomorrow when I will 
be in later in the afternoon!

Ok, hope we can partner with you and your organization.
Regards


Luigi M. Mascio
BS HT (ASCP)
CEO/Owner
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[Histonet] PLA 2R

[Kurth Virginia L. via Histonet]

Hello
Does or will anyone perform PLA 2R on paraffin  Renal biopsies for validation 
studies.  We are currently sending them
to a reference lab but they will not perform validation slides.  Thanks ahead 
of time.

Ginny Kurth
University Hospital of Wisconsin
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[Histonet] Open position - Associate Scientist: Clinical Trial Testing

[Johnson, Teri via Histonet]

Dear histonetters,

We have a newly open position available for an Associate Scientist at our 
facility in Carlsbad, CA.
ASCP certification is not required, experience in IHC staining a must. Ventana, 
Intellipath, Leica IHC platform experience desired.
Primary responsibilities for this position is testing and maintenance of 
fluorescent IHC multiplex assays and image analysis on clinical trial and 
research project samples, documentation, maintenance duties, etc.  Chromogenic 
staining may also be performed.

If interested or know someone who may be, please refer to 
https://www.novartis.com/careers/career-search#keyword=232747BR for full 
listing details and to apply.

Teri Johnson, HT(ASCP)QIHC
Manager, Histopathology and IHC

T +1 760 602 1402 (new phone number)
teri.john...@navigatebp.com

Navigate BioPharma Services, Inc.
A Novartis Subsidiary
1890 Rutherford Rd.,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
USA

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[Histonet] Processors

[Anne Murvosh via Histonet]

Can anyone recommend a processor for a smaller lab. I need one for about 150 to 
200 specimens. It can be a floor model or tabletop preferably a used model. 
Processing skin specimens only, I currently have a leica TP 1020. Venders 
welcome to reply. Thanks for your input, Anne
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[Histonet] Is anyone running IHC for pyrimidine dimers in fixed tissue

[Stedman, Nancy via Histonet]

Looking for some help with running IHC for pyrimidine dimers in fixed tissue?  
Is anyone doing this, have any recommendations - preferred antibodies, etc?  
Thank you -

-Nancy Stedman

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[Histonet] Histopathology pdf books

[JAYVEE ANTONIO DIVINA via Histonet]

Hi good day,

Does anyone here has a copy of Histotechnology, A Self Instructional Text 4th 
Ed. by F. Carson? I really need that book for reference. Thanks for your 
feedback in advance.

Best regards,

Jayvee Divina, MLS (ASCPi)


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