[Histonet] : Re: HE Stainer Question
We just got rid of our Leica XL. It was not working right after about 10 years, little things started going wrong. And then it just quit reading the white clip that we used for counterstaining IHC. The cost for someone to come to the lab to fix it was ridiculous. The customer service from Leica was not the best. We now have a Gemini from Thermo and love it. It has two ovens and stains similar to the Leica. So far we have not had any problems and we LOVE our Thermo/Fisher reps. They have been wonderful. Kathy Machado, HTL Danville Regional Medical Center Danville, VA kathy.mach...@lpnt.netmailto:kathy.mach...@lpnt.net 434-799-3867 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] small lab fte's
Dianna, I also work in a small lab, with three histotechs. The hours are 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. We need three people to cover these hours. That is how we justify it. Hope this helps. Kathy Machado, HTL Danville Regional Medical Center Danville, VA kathy.mach...@lpnt.netmailto:kathy.mach...@lpnt.net 434-799-3867 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] re: on the light er side...
16 years!!! Kathy Machado, HTL Danville Regional Medical Center Danville, VA kathy.mach...@lpnt.netmailto:kathy.mach...@lpnt.net 434-799-3867 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] G.I. biopsies and special stains
I was wondering if other labs are automatically ordering special stains and/or IHC on stomach biopsies and esophageal biopsies? Or do you wait until HE is screened? Thanks! Danville Regional Medical Center Danville, VA kathy.mach...@lpnt.netmailto:kathy.mach...@lpnt.net 434-799-3868 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] re: Documenting special stain control blocks
I made up a form for the special stain/IHC controls for this that lists antibody/special stain, type of tissue, Case #, and date put in use. The pathologist looks at one stained slide, which is kept with the controls, and signs off on form. I hope this works!!! Danville Regional Medical Center Danville, VA kathy.mach...@lpnt.netmailto:kathy.mach...@lpnt.net 434-799-3868 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: antibody vials
I use my old racks from the Dako Autostainer! They hold the Dako vials nicely and some of the smaller ones! Kathy Machado,HTL Danville Regional Medical Center Danville, VA ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HE stainer
I have a Leica autostainer that is capable of several different programs, including dehydrating/rehydrating. I use it to counterstain my IHC so the hematoxylin does not mess up my IHC stainer. I like this stainer because it is easy to use and maintain. Kathy Machado,HTL Danville Regional Medical Center ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Leica vs Ventana
Hi Mehndi. I hope this is still useful information. I wanted to let you know that I am a faithful Ventana user. I have been using strictly Ventana IHC stainers for several years now. Currently we have two Ultras. They are very user friendly and the tech support is awesome. We looked into a Bond before switching from DAKO and found the Ventana is much easier to understand as far as the constant feed goes. Both of the Ultras run all day long and I am able to put on and take off slides easily. Hope this helps! If you have further questions please feel free to contact me. Kathy Machado Danville Regional Medical Center 434-799-3867 kathy.mach...@lpnt.net ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
