Re: [Histonet] benchtop fume hoods

[P Sicurello via Histonet]

We are using a portable fume extractor from Sentry Air Systems for removing
xylene fumes from our coverslipper.  It's called the SS-200-WS, it has
adjustable 'wings' and you can also buy one with shielding.  We like it so
much we bought another 5.  The carbon filters make all the difference, our
first filter lasted almost 1500 hours before needing replacement.

Sincerely,

Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)CM

Histotechnology Specialist

UC San Diego Health

200 Arbor Drive

San Diego, CA 92103

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On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 8:25 AM, Histology via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone share what type of benchtop fume hoods they are using in the
> lab?  This would be for manual coverslipping and grossing.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
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Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 174, Issue 7- Benchtop fume hood. (Alan Wagg)

[Brent Adams via Histonet]

Hey Alan,


I use a Airfiltronix Ductless Bench Top Hood and it meets all my needs.

I gross about 7500-8000 GI biopsies per year and do any hand cover slipping 
under this hood (which is rare if I can help it).


The unit is made of clear acrylic, is see thru and is framed out in light 
weight aluminum. It has a clear Velcroed thick mil roll up sash which is very 
easy to work with. The system has two blower units on top. Both units have 2 
inch carbon filters that I purchase from Mercedes Medical and replace twice a 
year.


I did add a grated plastic secondary containment box which I bought through 
Grainger  to place the unit on so that I could keep my formalin cube under the 
hood and not worry about spillage. This also elevated the work surface off the 
counter by 8-10 inches so you are not leaning over the work and therefore 
saving your back.


I had this unit tested by an outside agency along with the whole lab before we 
started operation and then again after we started operation. Our PEL numbers 
for Formalin, Alcohol and Xylene were barley negligible. I have used the badge 
system every year since the original testing  with the same results. This to me 
is the key to selecting any hood, does it keep the PEL numbers within exposure 
limits.


The purchase price is around $2800.00 + filters @ $180 ea.


Hope this helps and good luck.

Brent Adams – BS, LPN, HT


www.acadianagastro.com

Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates, LLC
439 Heymann Blvd
Lafayette, LA  70503

tel:  (337) 269-1126
fax:  (337) 269-1476



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   1. Re: Paraffin infiltration issue, will this impact IHC?
  (Greg Dobbin)
   2. Histotech Position - Chandler AZ (Office Manager)
   3. IHC and Histogel (Paula)
   4. Re: IHC and Histogel (dusko trajkovic)
   5. Re: IHC and Histogel (John Shelley)
   6. Shandon Veristain Gemini Autostainer (Charles Riley)
   7. benchtop fume hoods (Histology)
   8. Re: Shandon Veristain Gemini Autostainer (Mike Toole)
   9. Re: benchtop fume hoods (Allan Wang)


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Date: Wed, 9 May 2018 15:26:57 -0300
From: Greg Dobbin 
To: modz9...@gmail.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Paraffin infiltration issue, will this impact
IHC?
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Re: [Histonet] benchtop fume hoods

[James Mullen via Histonet]

Hi Allan,


Not trying to advertise, but, we have been making a Downdraft Fume Extraction 
Workstation for 40+ years. Lots of folks in Histoland have had one at one time 
or another. Perfect for coverslipping and/or grossing. If you are interested I 
would be glad to send you some info. Jim


Best Regards,


James Mullen, Jr., P.E.
Vice President
Hacker Instruments & Industries, Inc.
1132 Kincaid Bridge Road  PO Box 1176
Winnsboro, SC 29180
www.hackerinstruments.com
(803) 712-6100




-Original Message-
From: Allan Wang via Histonet 
Cc: histonet 
Sent: Thu, May 10, 2018 1:01 pm
Subject: Re: [Histonet] benchtop fume hoods

I'd like to know as well.

Thanks,
Allan

On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Histology via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone share what type of benchtop fume hoods they are using in the
> lab?  This would be for manual coverslipping and grossing.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
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Re: [Histonet] benchtop fume hoods

[Paula Keene Pierce via Histonet]

I use a Labconco. Paula Keene Pierce, BS, HTL(ASCP)HTPresidentExcalibur 
Pathology, Inc.5830 N Blue Lake DriveNorman, OK 73069PH 405-759-3953FAX 
405-759-7513www.excaliburpathology.com

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I'd like to know as well.

Thanks,
Allan

On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Histology via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone share what type of benchtop fume hoods they are using in the
> lab?  This would be for manual coverslipping and grossing.
>
> Thanks in advance!
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Re: [Histonet] benchtop fume hoods

[Allan Wang via Histonet]

I'd like to know as well.

Thanks,
Allan

On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Histology via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone share what type of benchtop fume hoods they are using in the
> lab?  This would be for manual coverslipping and grossing.
>
> Thanks in advance!
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Re: [Histonet] Shandon Veristain Gemini Autostainer

[Mike Toole via Histonet]

Charles,

The issue is most likely the handle for the rack, The rack has a moveable 
handle. Make sure the handle is securely in the upright position. It has pins 
and holes that should line up and click into place. If it is even slightly at 
an angle or not securely snapped into an upright position it may bump into the 
side of the stain pots (and really cause a mess).

Mike

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From: Charles Riley via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 9:51 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Histonet] Shandon Veristain Gemini Autostainer

Has anyone had any issues with this tissue stainer dropping or crushing racks?  
We use it to run our gyn and non gyn pap/thin prep slides.
Recently it has been tipping over the slide racks in the middle of the 
procedure and breaking the slides

-- 

Charles Riley BS  HT, HTL(ASCP)CM

Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs
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[Histonet] benchtop fume hoods

[Histology via Histonet]

Hi all,

Can anyone share what type of benchtop fume hoods they are using in the lab?  
This would be for manual coverslipping and grossing.

Thanks in advance!



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[Histonet] Shandon Veristain Gemini Autostainer

[Charles Riley via Histonet]

Has anyone had any issues with this tissue stainer dropping or crushing
racks?  We use it to run our gyn and non gyn pap/thin prep slides.
Recently it has been tipping over the slide racks in the middle of the
procedure and breaking the slides

-- 

Charles Riley BS  HT, HTL(ASCP)CM

Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs
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Re: [Histonet] IHC and Histogel

[dusko trajkovic via Histonet]

We have used Histogel for years on cell pellets, and have not come across any 
IHC issues.Dusko 

On Thursday, May 10, 2018 7:13 AM, Paula via Histonet 
 wrote:
 

 Hello good morning everyone,

Can someone reply who knows if Histogel causes any interference with IHC
staining?

Thank you in advance,

Paula

Bio-Path Med Group

Fountain Valley, CA

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Re: [Histonet] IHC and Histogel

[John Shelley via Histonet]

I agree with Dusko,

I have used histogel the same way and have also used it for FISH and ISH 
without any issues.

Kind Regards!
 
John J Shelley
Histology Core Manager
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute at Lake Nona
6400 Sanger Road    
Orlando, FL 32827    
Tel: (407) 745-2000 Ext.2517
Lab: (407) 745-2119
Fax: (407) 745-2001
email:  jshel...@sbpdiscovery.org   Please note email change


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From: dusko trajkovic via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 10:20 AM
To: Paula; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] IHC and Histogel

We have used Histogel for years on cell pellets, and have not come across any 
IHC issues.Dusko 

On Thursday, May 10, 2018 7:13 AM, Paula via Histonet 
 wrote:
 

 Hello good morning everyone,

Can someone reply who knows if Histogel causes any interference with IHC
staining?

Thank you in advance,

Paula

Bio-Path Med Group

Fountain Valley, CA

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[Histonet] IHC and Histogel

[Paula via Histonet]

Hello good morning everyone,

Can someone reply who knows if Histogel causes any interference with IHC
staining?

Thank you in advance,

Paula

Bio-Path Med Group

Fountain Valley, CA

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