Re: [Histonet] Epithelial cells

2009-03-06 Thread Rene J Buesa
Try a Papanicolau stain. René J. --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Cheryl Crowder ccrow...@vetmed.lsu.edu wrote: From: Cheryl Crowder ccrow...@vetmed.lsu.edu Subject: [Histonet] Epithelial cells To: Histonet histo...@pathology.swmed.edu, Histonet histo...@pathology.swmed.edu,

Re: [Histonet] postnatal brain sections using vibratome

2009-03-06 Thread TF
hi, i dont have experience on vibratome section at 50 um (for electrophysiology we cut 300). but I performed a lot on microtome or cryostat - frozen sections at 20-40 um. if you want the brain to be harder, perfuse longer and have better post-fixation. unless your antigen is more than fragile

[Histonet] GFP Antibody

2009-03-06 Thread Paula Pierce
Hi, I use Invitrogen's rabbit (A11122) GFP at 1:1000. Paula Pierce, BS, HTL(ASCP)HT Excalibur Pathology, Inc. 631 N Broadway Ave Moore, OK 73160 405-759-3953 www.excaliburpathology.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] GFP antibody

2009-03-06 Thread Chiriboga, Luis
another option is the antibody from NeoMarkers/Labvision MS-1288. I have used for several years mostly in mouse model but also works in other species and cell lines. have reference if you like + feel free if you have any questions -Original Message- From:

RE: [Histonet] histo equipment for sale

2009-03-06 Thread Ford Royer
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

Re: [Histonet] histo equipment for sale

2009-03-06 Thread Peter Carroll
I know this lab - they are very much legitimate. What lab? Jackie M O'Connor wrote: I know this lab - they are very much legitimate. I would suggest anyone interested in the equipment contact them at the email provided, and they will be happy to talk terms and negotiate price one-on-one.

[Histonet] CD31 on rat brain

2009-03-06 Thread TF
Just wonder anyone has a suggestion of antibody that works on rat brain? Frozen section and parafin sections? It would be great if this also works on mice. 2009-03-06 TF 发件人: Colleen Forster 发送时间: 2009-03-06 00:57:29 收件人: tifei 抄送: iskaliora; histonet; ΕΛΕΝΗ ΚΟΝΣΟΛΑΚΗ 主题: Re:

[Histonet] Re: GFP antibody

2009-03-06 Thread Johnson, Teri
We have had success staining murine paraffin sections using Rockland goat anti-GFP antibody. You'll need to optimize it to your laboratory conditions trying with either antigen retrieval (citrate buffer pH 6.0) or Proteinase K. Make sure you have tissue with known positive GFP expression and a

RE: [Histonet] CD31 on rat brain

2009-03-06 Thread Chiriboga, Luis
For mouse (specifically) have used CD31 from BD catalog number 550274. Its a rat ant-mouse (Clone MEC13.3). can supply more info if need. The problem I have found is finding good control material for this marker. especially since my only source tends to be the investigators that provide me the

[Histonet] re: staining of elastin fibers (resend)

2009-03-06 Thread Matthew T Close
This is a resend of a previous message that seems to have been chopped to pieces in cyberspace. Hope this one comes through better: I prefer to use iron gallein elastin stain for demonstrating elasti fibers. It is simple to make up and gives good contrast compared to some

[Histonet] CD31 on rat brain

2009-03-06 Thread Jean-Martin Lapointe
I would guess that there are problems with the antibodies you are using. SMA is usually a very robust antigen for IHC, if you're not getting any staining you're probably using the wrong antibody. You need an antibody whose specs indicate that it works on mouse, and that it works on fixed

[Histonet] Histology for Zebrafish

2009-03-06 Thread Yeonju Shim
Hi, I need to work on zebrafish for the first time and would like to get some general protocols for fixation and IHC staining. My investigator used 4% PFA for 2 hrs at RT for a whole zebrafish and sections didn't come out right (falling off not preserved well). I am going to increase the time and

[Histonet] Have a person on 3rd Shift ???

2009-03-06 Thread Evans, Andria B.
I have posted before, but would like some more feed back on this issue. Thanks to everyone who has already given me feedback on this! I would like to start working a person on third shift to try and relieve some stress for 1st shift. Is there any one who would like to give me their thoughts

Re: [Histonet] Histology for Zebrafish

2009-03-06 Thread Andrea Hooper
Have you checked out the ton of protocols (including histo) available at ZFIN online: http://zfin.org/zf_info/zfbook/zfbk.html Hi, I need to work on zebrafish for the first time and would like to get some general protocols for fixation and IHC staining. My investigator used 4% PFA for 2 hrs

RE: [Histonet] HT exam

2009-03-06 Thread Katelin Lester
Hi MaryAnn, I am also about to take my HTL exam. The website has all the information you are looking for. I've been through these testing facilities when I took my GRE. Make sure you have at least 2 forms of I.D. with you, do not bring a cell phone, etc (all this is on the ASCP website). You

[Histonet] Morgue responsibilities

2009-03-06 Thread Rathborne, Toni
Hi everyone. Happy Friday! We are in the process of reviewing our morgue policies, and the question about ownership has come up. How many of you are responsible for maintaining the morgue? Some hospitals I know have Security in charge, while others say Nursing or the Lab. Who is responsible

[Histonet] Murine Pathologist Needed ASAP in MA area

2009-03-06 Thread Igor Deyneko
Dear Histonetters! I was wondering if there are any or someone knows a veterinary pathologist who has experience working with mouse tissues and possibly Xenograft models? The pathologist we were outsourcing to has moved to a different state. We need one in Boston or nearby Massachusetts area. Any

Re: [Histonet] HT exam

2009-03-06 Thread Jennifer MacDonald
MaryAnn, The ASCP uses Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) for the certification exams. As another person responded your questions will be based on the response to the previous questions. If you get the answer right subsequent questions asked will be of increasing difficulty and worth more

Re: [Histonet] HT exam

2009-03-06 Thread Jennifer MacDonald
http://www.ascp.org/pdf/HTHTLSummaryofStainsforComputerExamination.aspx Sorry. The link was incomplete. Jennifer MacDonald jmacdon...@mtsac.edu Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 03/06/2009 01:59 PM To MaryAnn Dixon dix...@vetmed.ufl.edu cc

[Histonet] Masson's trichrome stain

2009-03-06 Thread Walters, Katherine S
I am having a problem with Biebrich Scarlet. I am attempting to do a Masson's stain on some mouse heart tissue. Instead of the strikingly bright red of the muscle tissue I am getting a purple color instead. Everything else looks fine. The hearts are fixed in Penfix and are embedded in paraffin.

RE: [Histonet] Morgue responsibilities

2009-03-06 Thread Horn, Hazel V
Pathology/Histology is responsible for the autopsy suite, providing the autopsy service, stocking the morgue. Nursing is responsible for the delivery of patients 24/7 to the morgue. Histology is responsible for releasing patients on day shift and arranging the autopsy if one is requested. We