RE: [Histonet] Equipment Insurance?
Whenever you are having equipment moved, always insure it (with the mover) for its full replacement cost. Talk with the moving company that will be doing the work and secure insurance from them to cover the cost of the equipment. If they are unable or unwilling to provide coverage for the dollar amount that you are asking, you might want to look to a different moving company. The national companies... United Van, Mayflower, Allied, Bekins, etc... can provide this coverage. It will add to the cost of the move, but it is well worth it. It would also be helpful to speak with the insurance agent that carries the insurance on your building for their advice. Ford M. Royer Minnesota Medical, Inc. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:15 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Equipment Insurance? In preparation for our move to a new building (YAHOO!), the question of insurance has arisen its ugly head.I have to assume here that the movers have coverage but details are being confirmed. I have a mental picture of my ASP300 rolling off the moving truck and missing the ramp and ending up... well, you get the picture. Do your labs/facilities carry insurance on equipment? Not just for moving, but for fire, flood and the other usual disasters? I admit to being a Lab Equipment Insurance Virgin J Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) NM Dept. of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services PO Box 4700 Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-841-2576 ___ 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] histo equipment for sale
Dear Sightdog(?), You did not give your real name (Sightdog doesn't count, unless that IS your real name). You also did not indicate what facility you are with. I'm sure you are on the up and up, but HistoNet Netiquette requires us to identify ourselves and readers would like to know who we are dealing with. What Hospital, Derm. Lab, Path lab, etc. are you affiliated with? Is the equipment located in the lab? Is it still in use? What are you asking, price-wise? Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Minnesota Medical, Inc. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of nilfga...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 10:08 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] histo equipment for sale Hello histonetters, I have the following, in perfect working condition, items for sale: tissue processor VIP1000 benchtop, just refurbished Shandon 24-3 slide stainer Surgipath PC3001, PC3002 embedding center ducktless hood with new carbon filters hood the a super quite vent system (for outside venting) mini VWR hybridization oven TBS warter bath - like new ONLY, if you are seriously interested, email me at sight...@comcast.net All pieces are located in Chicagoland. Pics available, can ship UPS ground. thanks Sightdog ___ 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] question of the day - embedding
For those who know me, you know that Ive been out of the lab for decades, but this is a topic that I dont think has changed since I left the lab. We always kept the tissues in a paraffin bath while embedding. Never had a problem with them getting hard or brittle from this stage of the process. If we did get hard/brittle tissue blocks it was because we were leaving them too long in the bridge stage (i.e. Xylene between the last alcohol and first paraffin) during processing. Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Minnesota Medical, Inc. 7177 Madison Ave. W. Golden Valley, MN -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:40 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Tracy Bergeron Subject: [Histonet] question of the day - embedding Tracy: Let me try to dispel some misconceptions: 1- the tissues do not cook if are left in melted paraffin as long as the paraffin is in just its melting point. 2- the tissue are already infiltrated with the paraffin, so there is no additional infiltration to occur 3- the tissues are already dehydrated when they get to the paraffin so they will not dry out (they are already dried) 4- the only way there could be some difficulty sectioning later is if the tissues are left a very long time in melted paraffin, like over the weekend. Otherwise there is no real adverse effect caused by leaving the tissues in melted paraffin during the short time that it takes to embed them, in the same way that if the tissue processor ends the cycle at a given moment and the embedding starts a few hours after that. I personally consider more problematic leaving the tissues outside the melted paraffin in a warm empty embedding center because there will always be a film of semisolid paraffin surrounding the tissue that will have to melted when the block is casted, and that is what can cause problems. I know it will very difficult for you to change what it seems you have been doing for years, but I would advise you to fill the holding tank of the embedding center with melted paraffin and place there the tissues until the blocks are done. René J. --- On Tue, 2/17/09, Tracy Bergeron tracy.berge...@biogenidec.com wrote: From: Tracy Bergeron tracy.berge...@biogenidec.com Subject: [Histonet] question of the day - embedding To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 4:14 PM Hi all question/dilemma of the day. I have been of the view that the longer tissue sat in melted paraffin the harder it got, especially animal tissue. So with that said, for the past nearly 10 years I have not used melted paraffin in the holding chamber of the embedding center. I just keep the chamber warm, and work that way. Thus keeping the tissue from continuing to cook and harden in the wax. Everyone else I am currently working with has never seen the method I use, and firmly believe that this causes harm to the tissues if they are not in paraffin. Thoughts ideas etc. I am dying to know if I am the only one that worries about length of time that animal tissue sits in paraffin. Thanks. Sincerely, Tracy E. Bergeron, B.S., HT, HTL (ASCP) Associate Scientist III, Pathology Comparative Pathology Laboratory Biogen Idec 14 Cambridge Center Cambridge, MA 02142 Direct: 617-914-1115 Fax: 617-679-3208 ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] quiq decalcifier
Fairly common procedure Rene with the percentage of boneheads in the population. Ive got kids who use to live in my house who were boneheads. ;-) ~ Ford Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Minnesota Medical, Inc. 7177 Madison Ave. W. Golden Valley, MN 55427-3601 CELL: 612-839-1046 Phone: 763-542-8725 Fax: 763-546-4830 Web: http://www.minnesotamedical.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 9:38 AM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Ben Spirto Subject: Re: [Histonet] quiq decalcifier Embedded BRAIN tissue decalcifier? Never heard this before! Leave and learn! René J. --- On Thu, 1/29/09, Ben Spirto brod...@gmail.com wrote: From: Ben Spirto brod...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] quiq decalcifier To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 12:20 PM Could someone tell me the best way for quick decalcification of parafin embeded brain tissue. I know about treatment with HCl. Anything else? With something, perhaps that can be found in the biochemical lab??? thanks Ben ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors (VIP-1000)
I have been servicing the VIP-1000/2000/3000 (aka: K Series) tissue processors for over 15 years. They were manufactured new from approximately 1983 to 1993. They were manufactured and private labeled for Miles Scientific, Inc. by Sakura Finetek. In the time Miles sold them new, I estimate that well over 10k units were placed. In the 15+ years that I have serviced them, I have rarely come across the problems that Joe describes. It is true that the Retort Lid can become warped over time, and that brand new replacement parts are no longer available from Sakura, but there are so many units in the field, and many refurbished equipment companies with their own used parts departments, that a used replacement lid (that is not warped) is easily found. As to the electronics package that Joe mentions, again, of the hundreds that I have serviced over the years and to this very day, I have never had an electronics package (PCB/CPU) fail. It is true that the Power Supply to the electronics package does have a limited life span and will burn out over time (this may be what Joe experienced). But the Power Supply is a very common component and brand new replacement units are readily available from the electronics supply market. I am not saying that Joe did not experience a failure of one specific solid state PCB/CPU... it can happen. But it is very rare and does not reflect the continued performance of the thousands of units that are out there... either still in continuous use from the original date of purchase, or serving a second life as a refurbished unit. If you would like further details of my experience with the K Series VIP tissue Processor, please contact me off-List. ~ Ford Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Histology Product Manager Minnesota Medical, Inc. 7177 Madison Ave. W. Golden Valley, MN 55427-3601 CELL: 612-839-1046 Phone: 763-542-8725 Fax: 763-546-4830 Web: http://www.minnesotamedical.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] (no subject)
Are you asking about how to culture identify fungi that infect nails, or is this a tissue culture question? Can you be more specific? Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Minnesota Medical, Inc. 7177 Madison Ave. W. Golden Valley, MN 55427-3601 CELL: 612-839-1046 Phone: 763-542-8725 Fax: 763-546-4830 Web: http://www.minnesotamedical.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rogers, Steve Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:11 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] (no subject) Hello I am looking for anyone that can help me find out about nail Cultures. Steve R. Rogers Jr. (HT) ASCP Histology Laboratory Manager DermPath Diagnostics/AmeriPath Pittsburgh 5001 Centre Ave Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-682-3083 ___ 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] lab chairs
We sell exam stools, lab chairs/stools, etc. on my web site. Click on link below. On the home page, click on Medical Equipment. Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Histology Product Manager Minnesota Medical, Inc. 7177 Madison Ave. W. Golden Valley, MN 55427-3601 CELL: 612-839-1046 Phone: 763-542-8725 Fax: 763-546-4830 Web: http://www.minnesotamedical.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:29 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] lab chairs Where do you guys buy chairs for your lab? Do they have to be any certain type of chair? Amber ___ 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] All is revealed.
Ian, I believe that you were thinking along the correct lines... unscibe is actually the root origin of the modern day word unsubscribe I believe it comes from the early Pictish language spoken in northern central Scotland in the middle ages, meaning: to doodle without a pict (or Pict). Your patois just hasn't made it to the 21st centaury as yet. Ford -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Montgomery Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 5:55 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] All is revealed. Ford, Many thanks and me thinking it was simply, unscibe. Ian. Dr. Ian Montgomery, Histotechnology, I.B.L.S. Support Unit, Thomson Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. ___ 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] INSTRUCTIONS: To Those Who Wish To be Removed From This LIST...
Okay, I'll step forward with this... JUST A REMINDER TO ALL: When this list was in its early days the procedure to Subscribe and/or Unsubscribe was very simple. All you had to do was send an email to the list address with one of the two afore mentioned words listed in the SUBJECT line of the email. No words were required to be placed in the body of the message. (I think that is what Ian is referring to but, alas Ian, this no longer works nor is the proper procedure). Now... To Subscribe, Unsubscribe, put mail on Hold, or to change ANYTHING about your subscription information, you must independently go to: http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ...and follow the instructions on the printed screen. Note also that you must do this from the same computer that you original used to start your subscription. This procedure was provided to all when you first subscribed to the HistoNet, but like so many other things on email, I'm sure that it was deleted or filed in an obscure file long ago and longer ago forgotten. Posting your wishes on this email server (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) accomplishes absolutely nothing, and by getting frustrated and angry at this non-accomplishment, and posting it repeatedly on the HistoNet, does nothing more than to embarrass yourself in the front of over 3,300 subscribers who read it. So please. if you wish to no longer receive emails from the HistoNet, go to http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet and Unsubscribe yourself. This is your responsibility, NOT the responsibility of the List owner or List master, or any of the thousands of subscribers who read your attempts. Once accomplished, you will find that your level of stress will decrease markedly. Best of luck on your quest and have a gentle day. ~ Ford Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Minnesota Medical, Inc. Golden Valley, MN 55427-3601 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marshall Terry Dr,Consultant Histopathologist Sent: 06 November 2008 17:34 To: Costello,Gerald C; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Remove me Now that, is just plain rude. Terry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Costello,Gerald C Sent: 06 November 2008 17:25 To: 'Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Remove me Please remove me from the mailing list. NOW Thank You ___ 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] REMOVE FROM LIST
You have GOT to be kidding! ... someone's just has to be pulling our leg. ;-) (If not. Ellen, click on the link that is shown at the very bottom of this page, and read what it says when you get to the web page that it is linked to. I wish you the very best, and good luck to you.) Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Minnesota Medical, Inc. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ellen Pearlstein Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 3:35 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] REMOVE FROM LIST please remove me from the list. _ Color coding for safety: Windows Live Hotmail alerts you to suspicious email. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_safety_ 112008___ 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
