Re: [Histonet] Leica CM3050S available

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc. via Histonet]

Thanks to everyone for responding to the below offer. I tried to respond to 
each individual email, but just in case, we have promised the cryostat to 
someone for educational purposes.

Regards,
Lori Garcia

From: Garcia, Lori, M.Sc.
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 6:26 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Leica CM3050S available

Hi everyone,

After building and running a histology lab for over 13 years, my company has 
decided to shut down internal processing and convert the space. I have a Leica 
CM3050S cryostat that is in pristine condition and would be happy to donate to 
someone in need. The only cost will be the shipping charges. I can also send 
all accessories that we have.

Thanks,
Lori Garcia
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Re: [Histonet] [EXTERNAL] Deplastifying MMA

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc. via Histonet]

Hi Reuel,

One thing you could try is THF (tetrahydrofuran). We have used it in the past 
to rapidly dissolve the MMA on slides.

Good luck,
Lori

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From: Dorothy Hu via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 11:46 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Histonet] Deplastifying MMA

>
> Hi  Reuel
>

We had the same thing as you. It was caused by bad MMA, I tested. Write down 
the lot # and ask refund. Test new lot # 1st of MMA in the future. It was very 
frustratingI know.
Best luck.

Dorothy





> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:07:15 +
> From: Reuel Cornelia 
> To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
> 
> Subject: [Histonet] Deplastifying MMA
> Message-ID:
>  namprd17.prod.outlook.com>
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Hello histonetters,
>
> I have a problem with my MMA plastic section on my slide. I could not
> remove the plastic MMA even if I leave the section slides in Xylene
> for several days with heat incubation at 60 degrees. This is the first
> time that happened to my section for several years of doing the same thing 
> over.
> I was thinking that it was my Xylene lot number so I tried to change
> it but still does not remove the plastic, and then Itried different
> solvent Acetone, and Ethylene glycol Monoethyl ether but still it does not 
> work.
> Can I ask for help if anyone knows what was going on and what would be
> the best way to remove this plastic from my section?
>
> Just to give you my embedding solution was MMA -94% , dibutly
> phthalate- 5% and perkadox 16- 0.5%. This have been my solution for
> years and I do not have any problem with the removal of plastic
> section until now. I was thinking that my MMA (M55909) different lot
> number from Sigma Aldrich may have cause this because even I tried to
> use the MMA to dissolve my plastic it does not work.
>
>
> Thank you for and any opinions or protocols are greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Reuel Cornelia
>
> TSRH
>
> 214-559-7766
>
>
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Re: [Histonet] A Question About Paraffin Times

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc. via Histonet]

Hi Paula,

I am in agreement with everyone else about putting the processor on a delay so 
it will finish when needed. However, if that is not possible, it is perfectly 
fine for the blocks to harden at room temp, not freezing, and then be warmed up 
again for embedding. This has come up in my research lab, and we haven't had 
any problems.

Regards,
Lori

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From: P Sicurello via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:30 AM
To: Logan, Shannon 
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] A Question About Paraffin Times

Hi Shannon and Everyone Else,

Usually the samples are placed on a weekend delay.  This time, however, the 
breast cases were sitting in formalin since Thursday and the run had to end on 
Saturday due to the CAP 72 hour rule for breast and HER2 testing.

The problem is, the person in charge of Histology not a Histologist.  The 
person in charge was told by several experienced histotechs that letting the 
samples sit in molten paraffin is not a good thing to do.  They were told that 
it was routine (which it isn't) to let them sit in hot wax for days.

I just need information that states that sitting in paraffin for any excessive 
length of time is bad.  I found it mentioned in Sheehan and Hrapcek's "Theory 
and Practice of Histotechnology".

I can't find my Carson.  Does she mention excessive times in paraffin?

If so, please let me know.

Thank you for all the assistance.

Sincerely,

Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)CM

Histotechnology Specialist

UC San Diego Health

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On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 11:13 AM, Logan, Shannon 
wrote:

> Hello Paula,
>
> So why must the cassettes be removed on Saturday morning if you aren’t
> embedding until Monday morning?
>
> Don’t you have a “delay start” feature on your processor? Neither
> option A or B seem like a good thing for the tissue!
>
>  We time our processor to finish at 5 AM Monday when the first
> Histotech arrives for embedding.
>
> The cassettes remain in formalin until the processor starts up on
> Sunday evening.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
>
>
> Shannon H. Logan  B.S., HTL (ASCP)
>
> Pathology Department
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>
> *From:* P Sicurello via Histonet
> [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 16, 2017 10:34 AM
> *To:* HistoNet
> *Subject:* [Histonet] A Question About Paraffin Times
>
>
>
> Good Morning Listers,
>
> I am asking the collective wisdom of the Histonet this question:
>
>
> Is it better to remove baskets from the processor on Saturday morning and:
>
> A. Let the cassettes freeze, then melt them down and embed Monday morning?
> OR
> B. Leave the cassettes in molten paraffin and embed Monday morning?
>
>
> I am of the opinion that leaving the samples (not fatty, like breast
> cores) in molten paraffin (62 degrees C) is bad practice, and causes
> them to get "crunchy", among other things.
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thank in advance.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)CM
>
> Histotechnology Specialist
>
> UC San Diego Health
>
> 200 Arbor Drive
>
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[Histonet] EXAKT band saw blade

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc. via Histonet]

Looking for an EXAKT band saw blade for a colleague due to a backorder. If 
anyone has one to loan out or sell, please contact me.

Thanks,
Lori
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RE: [Histonet] Automated stainer for HE and Pap

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc.]

Hi Brandi,

We don't do the PAP stain, but do have multiple stains programmed into our 
Leica ST5020. It can easily handle both stain programs with switching out 
containers.

Regards,
Lori

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Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 12:21 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Automated stainer for HE and Pap

I am shopping for a new automated stainer and would prefer one that I can do my 
HE stain as well as my PAP (GY AND NON-GY) stains on. I know that I'm asking 
for a lot and will have to purchase extra containers to switch back and forth. 
I'm most interested in the Leica 5020  Gemini. I would greatly appreciate any 
feedback on these two stainers and if anyone else is utilizing either stainer 
for both stains.

Thanks,
Brandi Farris
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[Histonet] RE: Rabies tissue Fixed in Formalin.

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc.]

Hi Sheryl,

Yes, 24 hour fixation will do it. The only thing that formalin does not 
inactivate is prions.

Lori

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Subject: [Histonet] Rabies tissue Fixed in Formalin.

Hi,
Does anyone have any knowledge and literature on whether or not 10%NBF 
inactivates rabies in animal tissue during fixation?
Thanks,
Sheryl.





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RE: [Histonet] Seventh Wave Pathology or Other Contract Pathology Labs!

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc.]

Here is contact person:

Kim Sagartz
President  Chief Operating Officer
Senior Director, Client Services
Seventh Wave Laboratories LLC
743 Spirit 40 Park Drive, Suite 209
Chesterfield MO 63005
Telephone: 636-519-4885
Facsimile: 636-519-4886
www.7thwavelabs.com

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Subject: [Histonet] Seventh Wave Pathology or Other Contract Pathology Labs!

Histonetters-

   I am trying to help a co-worker find contact information for 
Seventh Wave Pathology. Does anyone have information for this Lab? Are there 
any other Histology/Pathology Labs that are recommended for processing, 
staining and evaluating tissue samples? Thank you so much in advance!

Jennifer
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[Histonet] large disposable embedding molds

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc.]

Hi Histonetters,

A couple of years ago I ordered:  VWR Mega-Plus cassette 53x75x19 pk/100, 
catalog # 18000-288

I don't need the cassettes, but I desperately need the disposable molds; 
stainless steel won't work. These are not being sold anymore, and I can't find 
an alternate anywhere.

The size of the mold is ~64 x 48 x 15 mm. If anyone has some of these in their 
lab and would be willing to part with them, I will be happy to purchase from 
you.

Thanks in advance,
Lori

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RE: [Histonet] needing nerves resin embedded

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc.]

Wax-it  in Canada should be able to do this. Here is the contact information:

Contact: Aruna Somasiri
202 - 2386 East Mall
Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z3
Phone: 604-822-1595
i...@waxitinc.com
www.waxitinc.com

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Subject: [Histonet] needing nerves resin embedded

Hi all:

My lab is starting a project involving neuromas. We are in need of resin 
embedding of the nerves, but our facility does not have the capabilities. Is 
there a company that offers resin embedding/sectioning services?

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RE: [Histonet] needing nerves resin embedded

[Garcia, Lori, M.Sc.]

Also APS:

Jason Thorsten (HT, ASCP)Director, Pathology Services
American Preclinical Services, LLC
8945 Evergreen Boulevard
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55433
direct office-(763)951-8034
direct fax-(763)951-8035
mobile-(612)910-3390
jthors...@apsemail.com

www.americanpreclinical.com


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Subject: [Histonet] needing nerves resin embedded

Hi all:

My lab is starting a project involving neuromas. We are in need of resin 
embedding of the nerves, but our facility does not have the capabilities. Is 
there a company that offers resin embedding/sectioning services?

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