[Histonet] Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week from Pam Barker at RELIA!

2010-04-22 Thread Pam Barker
Hi Histonetters! I hope you are doing well. I wanted to send a special bulletin wishing you a Happy National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. I hope your lab has been having some fun, informative and special events to celebrate because you deserve it.I have heard of some really cool

[Histonet] Fluoro Jade B (or C) protocol

2010-04-22 Thread Jennifer Campbell
Hi All, Does anyone have an IHC protocol for Fluoro Jade B (or C)? I have read it can be adapted from FITC to IHC but I can't find a protocol. Thanks, Jennifer Campbell ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] new er pr cap guidelines

2010-04-22 Thread Morken, Tim
Use this link to go to the CAP website to download the 2010 ER/PgR guidelines article (Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2010;134:E1-E16)from the CAP download page: http://tinyurl.com/34kxhtn Tim Morken Supervisor, Histology / IPOX UCSF Medical Center San Francisco, CA -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] IHC blocking for liver tissue

2010-04-22 Thread Amy Lee
Hello,   I have a question that what is best way to block endougenous biotin and HRP in liver or kidney tissue. The method I am using has to use avidin-biotin and HRP reactions. This is fine on heart tissue.  I used biotin blocking kit from DAKO or Vector. Also I used 1% H2O2. But liver tissue

RE: [Histonet] Frozen Rat Heart

2010-04-22 Thread Sebree Linda A
Sharon, I used to freeze rabbit hearts (a LITTLE bigger than rat) this way. Pour isopentane into a metal beaker inside a styrofoam container filled with liquid nitrogen to part way up the sides of the beaker. When the isopentane starts to freeze on the bottom of the beaker it is ready. Place

[Histonet] ASCP exam

2010-04-22 Thread Nancy Schmitt
I was an MLT who transitioned into histology, did the program at IUPUI and passed the HT exam on the first try (Thankfully). I took the exam as soon as could following the program, studied Carson, exams from the program and purchased the online tests through ASCP. My coworker started in the

[Histonet] reagent alcohol in 50-55 gal drums

2010-04-22 Thread Jennifer Campbell
Hi All, Does anyone out there purchase their reagent alcohol in 50-55 gal drums? How much does this cost you, including the shipping handling and any other costs? We are trying to determine whether this would be a good idea or not. Thank you, Jennifer Campbell

Re: [Histonet] Toluidine blue

2010-04-22 Thread Geoff McAuliffe
Just be sure you get dye certified by the Biological Stain Commission. The bottle must have a Certification label or it is not certified to perform as expected. Sigma is reliable. Geoff zodia...@comcast.net wrote: Hello to all, I was wondering if anyone knows where to purchase toluidine

[Histonet] protein concentration for Cy2

2010-04-22 Thread Breisch, Eric
This question if for anyone doing C4d immunoflourescence staining. Could someone share what protein concentration the Cy2 labeled anti-mouse IgG is prepared at and what buffer is used for that? Our final dilution of the Cy2 is (1:100 in 1%BSA/PBS) but we don't know what the original protein

Re: [Histonet] protein concentration for Cy2

2010-04-22 Thread James L Burchette
Eric: Are you using Cy2 labeled goat anti-mouse IgG (HL) from Jackson ImmunoResearch Labs? According to their catalog (product number 115-225-003), the stock is 2.0 mg/ml. At 1:100, your working concentration would be 20 ug/ml. Jim B Breisch, Eric ebrei...@rchsd.org Sent by:

Re: [Histonet] need tips for cross-sectioning of cortical bone

2010-04-22 Thread Joseph Saby
Brett- Most wrinkles in decalcified bone sections come from stretching of the decalified bone that occurs during the sectioning process.  I would suggest a rather simple solution.  Allowing the sections to flatten on the waterbath might take longer or a higher temperature.  If paraffin

[Histonet] thank you

2010-04-22 Thread zodiac29
Thank you to everyone who responded to my question regarding where to purchase Toluidine blue. It is very much appreciated. Jenny ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Need IHC Tech in Ny

2010-04-22 Thread godsgalnow
I need a strong IHC tech with a NY license in Long Island. Great pay. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet