[Histonet] De-differentiated tumor vs. Radiation effect

2009-09-22 Thread Lott, Robert
Hi Everyone, One of our pathologist has some IHC results that is a bit confusing... Patient had previous Squamous cell Ca of the lung... had long courses of radiation and Chemo...eventually died... At autopsy, the tumor looks much more primitive and bizarre than before... radiation effect, et

RE: [Histonet] Antibody labeling

2009-09-22 Thread JR R
I have only done conjugation of biotin, HRP, and Alk-Phos. But I have discovered a new kit that makes the labeling process a snap. It is the "Lynx" kit from Serotec. They also have fluorophore labeling kits. It is fast, easy and very efficient. Jerry Ricks Research Scientist University of

[Histonet] Antibody labeling

2009-09-22 Thread Jennifer Sipes
Hello fellow Histonetters! I was wondering if any of you have ever labeled an antibody with fluorescence.  If so which kit and protocol did you use?  Or did you send the antibody out to be labeled?  I'm hoping that you guys can help me out yet once again!  Thank you all so much in advance.  I r

RE: [Histonet] RE: Asbestos Body Digestion

2009-09-22 Thread Weems, Joyce
Lynette Pavelich sent me a procedure. My pathologist doesn't want to do it, he thinks that somewhere in this country there is someone who does it. Lynette is checking to see if they can. Thanks to everyone! From: Jackie M O'Connor [mailto:Jackie.O'con...@abbot

RE: [Histonet] RE: Asbestos Body Digestion

2009-09-22 Thread Jackie M O'Connor
When I was in Honolulu, loaded with shipyards - we frequently digested lung tissue in sodium hypochlorite (bleach) to get an aggregate of asbestos fibers (if they were present). I don't recall the exact procedure, but it was quite common then. We were requested to do this by lawyers, mostly.

RE: [Histonet] Large cassettes

2009-09-22 Thread Ahlijah, Benjamin
Super Mega cassettes are from Thermo Scientific Ben. No trees were hurt in the sending of this email however many electrons were severely inconvenienced! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf O

RE: [Histonet] Large cassettes

2009-09-22 Thread Ahlijah, Benjamin
Try Super Mega Cassettes. They are 72mmx52mmx17mm. Ben. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Pierce Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:51 PM To: Laurie Colbert; Histonet Subject: Re

[Histonet] STAIN FOR NOCARDIA

2009-09-22 Thread Vickroy, Jim
IN THE PAST WE HAVE USED A FITE'S STAIN FOR STAINING NOCARDIA. THE OLD PROCEDURE WE HAVE USES A XYLENE-PEANUT OIL MIXTURE OR SOLUTION. WE ARE TRYING TO COMPLETELY RID OURSELVES OF XYLENE AND TRIED THE STAIN USING A XYLENE SUBSTITUTE. WE DIDN'T HAVE MUCH LUCK. DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY ADVICE

RE: [Histonet] RE: Asbestos Body Digestion

2009-09-22 Thread Rittman, Barry R
Joyce Off the top of my head , could you not digest tissue in a tube with proteinases, spin down and then examine any sediment? Barry -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Tues

RE: [Histonet] RE: Asbestos Body Digestion

2009-09-22 Thread Weems, Joyce
Just trying to help a patient. I have a patient who wants to know if her lung adenoca could be tested to see if any asbestos could be involved. One of my pathologists suggested I call Mayo. Nothing there. He said someone used to do the digestion procedure at SUNY. So I asked the experts. I have a p

RE: [Histonet] cold trays

2009-09-22 Thread Blazek, Linda
Mercedes Medical has them. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton 7415 Brandt Pike Huber Heights, OH 45424 Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histon

[Histonet] RE: Asbestos Body Digestion

2009-09-22 Thread Rittman, Barry R
Joyce Why do you want to dissolve these? I seem to remember that these are usually characteristic shaped structures that are iron positive and should be easy to identify on morphology alone or am I mistaken? Barry -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailt

RE: [Histonet] cold trays

2009-09-22 Thread Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)
Sakura carries them. Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of maureen bukhari Sent: Tuesday, Sept

[Histonet] cold trays

2009-09-22 Thread maureen bukhari
Does anyone out there know where I can find a fridge-tray or a cold plate to cool wax blocks while cutting Maureen Bukhari Phone: 403-210-6524 e-mail: mlbuk...@ucalgary.ca ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://li

Re: [Histonet] MOM Kits

2009-09-22 Thread Paula Pierce
Vector   From: Thomas Pier To: mark.elli...@hli.ubc.ca; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:37:56 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] MOM Kits Mark, I've had very good results with Biocare Medical's MOM polymer detection kits. Tom P

RE: [Histonet] MOM Kits

2009-09-22 Thread Beckham, Sharon
I use the MM Biotinylation Kit from Biocare and it's great as are all their products. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Elliott Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:21 PM To: histonet@l

Re: [Histonet] MOM Kits

2009-09-22 Thread Thomas Pier
Mark, I've had very good results with Biocare Medical's MOM polymer detection kits. Tom Pier >>> "Mark Elliott" 09/22/09 12:25 PM >>> Hi All Someone has asked me about MOM kists and since I don't do mouse work I thought I would ask the experts. What is the best MOM kit available for use with

RE: [Histonet] Large cassettes

2009-09-22 Thread Connolly, Brett M
Laurie, Perhaps check out Electron Microscopy Sciences - autopsy capsule...a 2 part round, perforated stainless steel cassette about 3" in diameter and 0.5" deep. I have used them for processing monkey and canine brains. Brett M. Connolly, Ph.D. Research Fellow, Imaging Dept. Merck & Co., Inc. PO

[Histonet] MOM Kits

2009-09-22 Thread Mark Elliott
Hi All Someone has asked me about MOM kists and since I don't do mouse work I thought I would ask the experts. What is the best MOM kit available for use with FFPE mouse tisseus? Thanks Mark ***CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE*** This electronic message and any attachments are intended only for the us

[Histonet] Re: Night Blue for AFB

2009-09-22 Thread Robert Richmond
Marcia Fisher at El Centro [CA] Regional Medical Center asks: >>Does anyone know where to purchase the dye Night Blue? I used this stain for >>AFB many years ago (1986) and would like to introduce it here.<< I don't know whether it's still available. Victoria Blue R was used for this same purpos

[Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 70, Issue 27

2009-09-22 Thread Jerry Helisek
Laurie, I have cassettes that are 3x2x.75 in dimension. Call me to discuss how many you may need. Jerry Helisek US Laboratory Supplies, LLC 919-264-7964 je...@uslabsupplies.com Message: 15 Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:59:40 -0700 From: "Laurie Colbert" Subject: [Histonet] Large cassettes To: Me

Re: [Histonet] Large cassettes

2009-09-22 Thread Paula Pierce
Hi, I process large portions of tissue and eyes. There are no cassettes as large as 4"x4". Believe me I have been looking for 30 years. But, what I use are soap molds, plastic tubs, L-blocks, etc. Paula From: Laurie Colbert To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern

Re: [Histonet] Asbestos Body Digestion

2009-09-22 Thread Lynette Pavelich
I've attached our protocol that we have successfully used in the past. Prior to using this procedure, I would deparaffinize your block, taking it down to water. Hope this helped, Lynette Lynette Pavelich, HT(ASCP) Histology Supervisor MSH Competency Coordinator Hurley Medical Center One Hurley P

[Histonet] Equipment for Sale

2009-09-22 Thread Brian Branton
Hello HistoNetters, I have some equipment for sale. I have one Ventana Benchmark XT with three Nexus IHC stainers for sale. I have a number of Sakura Tissue Storage Cabinets for sale. Finally, I have an Epson LQ-590 printer for sale. If anyone is interested, please see our web site at http://ww

[Histonet] Large cassettes

2009-09-22 Thread Laurie Colbert
My pathologist wants to sample a particular feature of a baby's brain (autopsy), but the brain is too soft to cut and still maintain this feature. She wants to process a very large section of the brain, and then cut it down after it has been processed and has some firmness to it. Does anyone know

[Histonet] Asbestos Body Digestion

2009-09-22 Thread Weems, Joyce
Does anyone know about a digestion procedure for asbestos bodies on FFPE lung tissue? Our pathologist remembers that someone used to do this at SUNY. I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks, Joyce Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA

[Histonet] Expired Antibodies for Research

2009-09-22 Thread Jessica Piche
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[Histonet] Enteric Nervous System.

2009-09-22 Thread Ian Montgomery
Start of October I'm giving a lecture on the enteric nervous system and I'm short of a few images. I've got beautiful micrographs of the neurones stained with silver and conventional stains, but lack some IHC of various neuropeptides either in sections or 'en face' As it's the start of

[Histonet] (no subject)

2009-09-22 Thread Barone, Carol
Histo-netters? Looking for the best method to process some mouse eyes in paraffin. Let me know about the fix, too...(.if it is something exotic?) I have a project coming my wayand I am sure there is someone out there who has done this a million times...and I don't need to re-invent the wheel fo

RE: [Histonet] Separation Artifact

2009-09-22 Thread Kemlo Rogerson
If its happening to an entire batch but not to other batches then you can sorta rule out fixation unless you use different batches of fixative for different batches of samples; logical yes? To put it another way if you use the same fixative and fixation time on all batches but only one is affected