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Please remove me from your mailing list. Karen E. Cruise Histologist (Research Technician II) Washington University School of Medicine Laboratory for Translational Pathology 216 S. Kingshighway Room 2332 St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 454-8636 Phone (314) 454-5525 Fax kcru...@path.wustl.edumailto:kcru...@path.wustl.edu The materials in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Parameters for alcohol on Processor
Hello Histonetters, Could someone please advise me on established guidelines for changing the alcohol on the processor. We process a very small amount of blocks weekly on our ASP300S. Approximately 20 blocks per week. We have decided to use a hydrometer to test our 70% thru 100% alcohols, rather than base our changing reagents on number of blocks processed. My questions are, does a (1) % point decrease necessitate a change ? What are the parameters for changing each alcohol ? Thanking you in advance, Karen Karen E. Cruise Histologist (Research Technician II) Washington University School of Medicine Laboratory for Translational Pathology 216 S. Kingshighway Room 2332 St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 454-8636 Phone (314) 454-5525 Fax kcru...@path.wustl.edumailto:kcru...@path.wustl.edu The materials in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Processors
Greetings Histologist, Does anyone have positive or negative comments on the Thermo Citadel 1000 ? Is there an abundance of fumes during processing? Thanks again, Karen Karen E. Cruise Histologist / Research Technician II Washington University School of Medicine Laboratory for Translational Pathology 216 S. Kingshighway Rm #2332 St Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8636 Office 314-454-5525 Fax kcru...@path.wustl.edu ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Equipment Purchase Questions
Hello Histo Community, We are currently looking to purchase several items. I'm hoping someone can shed light on whether or not we are headed in the right direction. Processor: Initially we were leaning towards the Leica ASP 300, now I'm wondering if we are about to purchase to much processor for the needs of our lab. We process maybe 50 blocks per month. We are unable to use a microwave processor. We process about 95% breast tissue. Someone mentioned the TP1020. Has anyone any comments on this processor. We are also looking to purchase a ph meter and a fume adsorber, any recommendations ? Your responses will be greatly appreciated as we are looking to purchase before the end of the month. Thanks for all your help and suggestions, Karen Karen E. Cruise Histologist / Research Technician II Washington University School of Medicine Laboratory for Translational Pathology 216 S. Kingshighway Rm #2332 St Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8636 Office 314-454-5525 Fax kcru...@path.wustl.edu ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Responses
Thanks so much for your quick responses .Let me elaborate on my specific needs. We are a research lab that deals mainly with breast tissue. I have been led to believe that microwave processing may not be the way to go because of our specimens are being used for RNA and DNA studies. A quick turn around time is not a concern of ours since we process and hold specimens for future use based upon requests throughout the US. Our main concern is not purchasing more processor than what we need since we only process maybe 5-10 cassettes per week. Thanks again, Karen Karen E. Cruise Histologist / Research Technician II Washington University School of Medicine Laboratory for Translational Pathology 216 S. Kingshighway Rm #2332 St Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8636 Office 314-454-5525 Fax kcru...@path.wustl.edu ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Equipment purchases responses
Thanks so much for your quick responses .Let me elaborate on my specific needs. We are a research lab that deals mainly with breast tissue. I have been led to believe that microwave processing may not be the way to go because of our specimens are being used for RNA and DNA studies. A quick turn around time is not a concern of ours since we process and hold specimens for future use based upon requests throughout the US. Our main concern is not purchasing more processor than what we need since we only process maybe 5-10 cassettes per week. Thanks again, Karen Karen E. Cruise Histologist / Research Technician II Washington University School of Medicine Laboratory for Translational Pathology 216 S. Kingshighway Rm #2332 St Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8636 Office 314-454-5525 Fax kcru...@path.wustl.edu ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
