[Histonet] Cloudy MMA embedded block

2009-04-20 Thread ooi . ting . huay
Hi, I am trying very hard to get a clear MMA embedded block. I am appreciate if there is any advice on doing it. I am using 100% MMA (liquid) and 0.5% Perkadox 16 (powder) to do the embedding. I have tried to embed the sample in different conditions. However, it seems to be extremely hard to g

[Histonet] Mold for OCT samples

2009-04-20 Thread Stephen Peters M.D.
Hi Kerry, I have well bars with wells of  30 x 50 mm 30 x 30 mm which will should handle your task. I can also custom make larger ones if necessary if you an wait a few months. I offer all colleagues to first demo the apparatus with no obligation. If you are not familiar with my sytem visit: ht

[Histonet] Peloris Tissue Processor

2009-04-20 Thread thisisann
Does anyone use recycled and/or fresh Formula 83 as a clearant on their Peloris Tissue Processor?? If so, can you tell me what final threshold percentage you use. Thanks, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsou

[Histonet] OptiQuip Model 1200

2009-04-20 Thread Va Paula Sicurello
Hello Everyone, In my continuing quest to find out how to finish putting the bulb assembly back together on my fluorescence microscope I've found out some additional information. The power supply and bulb assembly were made by a company called "OptiQuip". I have called the company, which sti

RE: [Histonet] Mold for OCT samples

2009-04-20 Thread Christine Tambasco
HAPPY LAB WEEK EVERYONE! HOPE YOU ALL GET TREATED WELL!!! Christine Tambasco, HT (ASCP) ALbany Medical Center NY > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > From: kerry.l.cr...@gsk.com > Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:31:51 -0400 > Subject: [Histonet] Mold for OCT samples > > I've had a reque

[Histonet] Mold for OCT samples

2009-04-20 Thread kerry . l . crabb
I've had a request for a mold that is large enough to freeze a cross section of human jejunum in OCT. Suggestions would be appreciated. Kerry ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/hi

[Histonet] Looking for Pool Work

2009-04-20 Thread Steven Coakley
I live in south central WI just south of Madison, WI and just north of Rockford, Ill.  I'm looking for pool or as needed work as an HT or Mohs Tech.  I will consider all work within a 100 mile radius.  Short-term outside of this area.  I've done clinical and research Histology and am experienced

[Histonet] BRDU, tetracycline and calcein IV in bone

2009-04-20 Thread Walters, Katherine S
This may be a question for Gayle, or someone else who specializes in bone. I will be doing a project involving the facial bones of 8 week-old rabbits. We want to look at regeneration of bone in this area. I have some experience with BRDU in mouse tissues. My questions are: 1.) Will decalcificat

[Histonet] Good Afternoon, Anyone having trouble with fiber contamination from disposable cytofunnels filter? Sometimes it is worse than others and it is interferring with our silver stains to the p

2009-04-20 Thread Janice Mitchell
Good Afternoon, Anyone having trouble with fiber contamination from disposable cytofunnels filter? Sometimes it is worse than others and it is interferring with our silver stains to the point where they are unreadable. We used to buy the individually wrapped funnels but, recently we have been us

Re: [Histonet] CNS Fixation

2009-04-20 Thread Colleen Forster
Animal brain is the same. IF you aior dry overnight and then into the oven before starting your stains you will not lose sections. Colleen Forster U of MN Barbara Albert wrote: We've found this also. Even 30-60 minutes air drying helps alot with human brain. We use regular slides and NBF.

[Histonet] protease XIV

2009-04-20 Thread Perry, Margaret
I'm trying to find a source for protease XIV other than Sigma. Any suggestions? Margaret Perry HT (ASCP) IHC Lab Manager Veterinary Science Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab South Dakota State University Box 2175 North Campus Drive Brookings SD 57007

Re: [Histonet] brdu on ffpe rat fixed for up to 2 years in NBF

2009-04-20 Thread Robert Schoonhoven
Patsy, If the animal was treated with BrdU initially, then yes I have. Unfortunately All of my papers and reference materials are boxed up at the moment (preparing to move) but I have done this procedure so many times that I can pretty much reconstruct it from memory. 1) Hydrate slides to dd

Re: [Histonet] (no subject)

2009-04-20 Thread Rene J Buesa
Mary: The averages are 25 blocks/hour sectioning and 60 blocks/hour embedding. Under separate cover I am sending productivity values for other tasks. Another thing is what you are expecting of the multi-tasking, take-care-of-everything person you are describing. That is a special situation and t

Re: [Histonet] suppliers of chlorantine fast red 5B

2009-04-20 Thread Bryan Hewlett
Imelda, Chlorantine fast red 5B, AKA direct red 81 and Sirius red 4B, CI 28160 is listed by VWR International UK(tel 800-932-5000). Bryan - Original Message - From: "McGonnell, Imelda Mary" To: Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 9:38 AM Subject: [Histonet] suppliers of chlorantine fast

[Histonet] suppliers of chlorantine fast red 5B

2009-04-20 Thread McGonnell, Imelda Mary
I am working on developing bone in the chick embryo and have a dwindling stock of chlorantine fast red 5B solution, which is a good marker of developing bone in histological sections. Does anyone know of a current supplier of this chemical, I am finding it very hard to find one. Many thanks Imelda

RE: [Histonet] Re: Gross Photography

2009-04-20 Thread Horn, Hazel V
We are fortunate to have a wonderful gross photography set up. Our residents take many pictures. The photos are downloaded and kept in our LIS system. One nice thing for taking photos is for the mapping of bone tumors. Hazel Horn Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP) Supervisor of Histology Arkansas C