RE: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle
We have two Excelsiors (had Three). We use Americlear in the cleaning cycle. We have never had issues with our cleaning cycle or the operation of our processors. Our oldest processor was 12 years old before the oven cracked and started leaking. The repair was too expensive for an older processor so we replaced it with a new one. Americlear can only be purchased through Allegiance (Baxter). -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vanessa Avalos Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:01 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle I use a excelsior and was told to always use Xylene in the cleaning cycle. Since sub is not as pure as xylene ( obviously) you could be at risk of developing paraffin clogs that the sub may not get. Using one xylene in the cleaning has not effected the odor at all in the lab. Good Luck. V.Avalos ADS, INC Fax:602-277-2134 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Conway, Carla Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:26 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle Hello all, The technician who does preventive maintenance on our LX-120 tissue processor recommended that we use xylene as the solvent in our clean cycle. We are considering using a xylene substitue in the clean cycle and would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks very much, Carla Conway Histology Technician Western Fisheries Research Center, USGS 6505 N.E. 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115-5016 USA Phone: 206-526-6282 ext. 242 Fax: 206-526-6654 E-mail: cmcon...@usgs.gov ___ 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 -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle
Use a 5% solution of a strong lab detergent in isopropyl alcohol. Since the cleaning cycle is completed at 50ºC that will be enough and you will not have to expose yourself to xylene vapors. René J. From: Conway, Carla cmcon...@usgs.gov To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:25 AM Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle Hello all, The technician who does preventive maintenance on our LX-120 tissue processor recommended that we use xylene as the solvent in our clean cycle. We are considering using a xylene substitue in the clean cycle and would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks very much, Carla Conway Histology Technician Western Fisheries Research Center, USGS 6505 N.E. 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115-5016 USA Phone: 206-526-6282 ext. 242 Fax: 206-526-6654 E-mail: cmcon...@usgs.gov ___ 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] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle
Carla I think most tissue processor vendors recommend xylene for cleaning and do not recommend a xylene substitute. This may have changed recently but I would suspect it would void your warranty if you were still under one if the vendor recommends xylene and you are using a xylene substitute for cleaning. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Laboratory Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 Work (303) 682-3949 Fax (303) 682-9060 Cell (303) 881-0763 l...@premierlab.com www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Conway, Carla Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:26 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle Hello all, The technician who does preventive maintenance on our LX-120 tissue processor recommended that we use xylene as the solvent in our clean cycle. We are considering using a xylene substitue in the clean cycle and would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks very much, Carla Conway Histology Technician Western Fisheries Research Center, USGS 6505 N.E. 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115-5016 USA Phone: 206-526-6282 ext. 242 Fax: 206-526-6654 E-mail: cmcon...@usgs.gov ___ 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] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle
Carla, We use Formula 83 in the clean cycle. We do change it more often than you would xylene though. Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Conway, Carla Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:26 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle Hello all, The technician who does preventive maintenance on our LX-120 tissue processor recommended that we use xylene as the solvent in our clean cycle. We are considering using a xylene substitue in the clean cycle and would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks very much, Carla Conway Histology Technician Western Fisheries Research Center, USGS 6505 N.E. 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115-5016 USA Phone: 206-526-6282 ext. 242 Fax: 206-526-6654 E-mail: cmcon...@usgs.gov ___ 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] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle
We use Americlear. Have not used Xylene for many, many years. Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Conway, Carla Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:26 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle Hello all, The technician who does preventive maintenance on our LX-120 tissue processor recommended that we use xylene as the solvent in our clean cycle. We are considering using a xylene substitue in the clean cycle and would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks very much, Carla Conway Histology Technician Western Fisheries Research Center, USGS 6505 N.E. 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115-5016 USA Phone: 206-526-6282 ext. 242 Fax: 206-526-6654 E-mail: cmcon...@usgs.gov ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle
I use a excelsior and was told to always use Xylene in the cleaning cycle. Since sub is not as pure as xylene ( obviously) you could be at risk of developing paraffin clogs that the sub may not get. Using one xylene in the cleaning has not effected the odor at all in the lab. Good Luck. V.Avalos ADS, INC Fax:602-277-2134 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Conway, Carla Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:26 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle Hello all, The technician who does preventive maintenance on our LX-120 tissue processor recommended that we use xylene as the solvent in our clean cycle. We are considering using a xylene substitue in the clean cycle and would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks very much, Carla Conway Histology Technician Western Fisheries Research Center, USGS 6505 N.E. 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115-5016 USA Phone: 206-526-6282 ext. 242 Fax: 206-526-6654 E-mail: cmcon...@usgs.gov ___ 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
