[Histonet] IHC and IF

2010-04-15 Thread Thotakura, Anil Kumar
Dear All, I have kind of funny problem. I am doing IHC (substrate reaction suing Dabs reagent) and IF ( direct labeling of my monoclonal antibody with flurochrome). I am working on mouse liver frozen sections. When I did IHC the staining looks like cytoplasm and if I do IF for the same protein

Re: [Histonet] IHC and IF

2010-04-15 Thread Kim Merriam
Hi Anil, Perhaps you are having mouse-on-mouse issues with your IHC (DAB) and you are seeing antibody cross-reactivity with mouse IgGs (you don't mention your IHC detection method, so I could be wrong).  You are probably not seeing this cross-reactivity with the IF method, because the labeling

Re: [Histonet] IHC and IF

2010-04-15 Thread ti fei
hi if u use triton for permeablization in IHC it sometimes cause the stain pattern to diffuse from nucleus to cytoplasm it is common -- Original -- From: Kim Merriamkmerriam2...@yahoo.com; Date: Thu, Apr 15, 2010 07:38 PM To: Thotakura, Anil

RE: SPAM-LOW: Re: [Histonet] IHC and IF

2010-04-15 Thread Patsy Ruegg
I agree with Kim, your cytoplasmic staining with hrp/dab is probably because your anti mouse detection is reacting to endogenous Mouse IgG in the mouse tissue you are using. Patsy Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC IHCtech 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215 Aurora, CO 80045 720-859-4060 fax 720-859-4110

[Histonet] Re: IHC mouse antibody on mouse tissue

2010-04-15 Thread Hobbs, Carl
Imhojust do it on your tissue and include a no primary control. If the latter is clear, don't worry about MOM. If it is not, then we can advise further. You don't state what Ab/tissue/detection system you are using.. This would help a lot as protocols will vary according to the tissue

[Histonet] Cytokeratin-7 IHC on FFPE

2010-04-15 Thread Nair, Amrithraj M
Do anyone have experience with IHC staining for CK-7 in mouse pancreas? If so would you mind sharing that info. I have had limited success with this Amrith Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck Co., Inc. (One Merck Drive, Whitehouse Station,

[Histonet] CLIA requirements

2010-04-15 Thread Tench, Bill
You may define whatever QA monitors for grossing that you wish. These are not CLIA mandated, but contribute to improved performance. When it comes to the individuals doing the grossing, you need to understand that this has been interpreted as a high complexity activity with strict CLIA

[Histonet] Murine and Human prenatal Fetuses

2010-04-15 Thread Igor Deyneko
Dear Histonetters! I am looking for commercially available paraffin sections of the prenatal murine human fetuses. I would appreciate any information. Thank you. Igor Deyneko Infinity Pharmaceuticals Cambridge, MA ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Histotech wages in AZ

2010-04-15 Thread Akemi Allison
Hello all of you histologists in AZ, I have been requested to gather data regarding current wage scales for HT's and HTL's in AZ from a local facility. In recent years, larger laboratories such as Mayo Clinic and now, MD Anderson have expanded their services to the Phoenix metropolitan

[Histonet] Fwd: [PPMA] Barcoding in Boston!

2010-04-15 Thread Victor Tobias
For any of you in the Boston area, my boss will be speaking on barcoding. Victor Original Message Subject:[PPMA] Barcoding in Boston! Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:34:31 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) From: Rodney Schmidt schmi...@u.washington.edu Reply-To: A mutual

[Histonet] Leica Peloris

2010-04-15 Thread Davis, Michael J
Moving into a new lab and have tested several processors. Need some info on the peloris. Good and Bad. We demoed the machine for about 2 months and had an issue with our biopsy tissue staining too light (HE). We could not get this problem resolved - we were running our tissue thru the

[Histonet] Request TRAP protocol

2010-04-15 Thread Rittman, Barry R
Can someone please let me know the best technique(s) they currently use for demonstrating TRAP and alkaline phosphatase for osteoblasts and osteoclasts in formalin fixed paraffin sections or resin sections? Thanks Barry ___ Histonet mailing list

RE: [Histonet] Leica Peloris

2010-04-15 Thread Mike Pence
We use the Peloris and have had no big problems with it. Certainly not that affect our stain, however, we do not use it xylene-free. Her may lay the problem. I think the FDA question should be answered by someone from Leica. Mike -Original Message- From:

RE: [Histonet] Leica Peloris

2010-04-15 Thread Jesus Ellin
Please answer this we are looking at buying one next year! Jesus A Ellin HT/PA ASCP Department of Pathology/Histology Yuma Regional Medical Center 2400 South Ave A Yuma, AZ 85364 - 7170 ( Office: (928) 336-1743 (Fax: (928) 336-7319 *Email: jel...@yumaregional.org

Re: [Histonet] mspig cd31

2010-04-15 Thread Merced M Leiker
Hi Patsy, I'd like to verify the retrieval temp? In a previous email you wrote 70dc and here you wrote 80dc. Thank you. Regards, Merced --On Wednesday, April 14, 2010 10:54 AM -0600 Patsy Ruegg pru...@ihctech.net wrote: For all those looking for this info from me. I use the serotech

[Histonet] Great Histotech Jobs!

2010-04-15 Thread Alisha Dynan
Hi Histotechs, I am a recruiter at a highly successful and well respected Healthcare recruiting firm. I help place Histotechs into permanent positions across the country and I wanted to see if you are interested in exploring other career opportunities?

[Histonet] DAKO Autostainer Link 48/FLEX system

2010-04-15 Thread Taylor, Jean
Hi Everyone, I would like to hear (pros and cons) from labs that have this instrument or have looked at it. We currently use 2 of the oldest Dako autostainers and are in need of updating. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Jean Taylor, HT(ASCP)QIHC IHC Tech Meriter Health Services

Re: [Histonet] DAKO Autostainer Link 48/FLEX system

2010-04-15 Thread Pamela Marcum
I am in need of the same information if possible. Pam Marcum UAMS Little Rock AR - Original Message - From: Jean Taylor jtay...@meriter.com To: ih...@googlegroups.com ih...@googlegroups.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent:

[Histonet] RE: DAKO Autostainer Link 48/FLEX system

2010-04-15 Thread McMahon, Loralee A
I have upgraded to the new autostainer links. I have four of them. There are many pros and many cons. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer. Loralee McMahon, HTL (ASCP) Immunohistochemistry Supervisor Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Surgical Pathology (585)

RE: [Histonet] DAKO Autostainer Link 48/FLEX system

2010-04-15 Thread McMahon, Loralee A
I have upgraded to the new autostainer links. I have four of them. There are many pros and many cons. Too many to list. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer them. Loralee McMahon, HTL (ASCP) Immunohistochemistry Supervisor Strong Memorial Hospital Department of