[Histonet] Problems w/IHC's

2010-05-24 Thread Karla Arrington
Hello Histo's: We are having troubles with getting our Cyclin D1 to stain for longer than one month. I seems to whimp out after a month, so we make up fresh.  Any ideas? We are using a Dako clone. Also we are currently working up Surfactant A with little luck.  Our lung control does not stain a

[Histonet] HT/ HTL opening in Florida

2010-05-24 Thread Konni Black
I have been asked by a friend to post a fulltime job opening in St. Augustine, Florida. Must be HT or HTL with experience. Great pay and benefits. Very flexible schedule. Contact Robin Scott at 904-584-1884 or rsc...@gi-associates.com ___ Histonet ma

[Histonet] histology position available in seattle

2010-05-24 Thread Pat Laurie
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[Histonet] tissue retention

2010-05-24 Thread sgoebel
Hey does anyone know where to find the FDA and/or AAALAC/IACUC re gulations on animal tissue retention (mainly rodents)? I know at prev= ious places we have kept the tissue ForEVer (insert apropriate Sandlot pron= unciation here), but I just need to know what the actual

Re: [Histonet] Yellow counterstain

2010-05-24 Thread V. Neubert
I'd use tartrazine or picric acid mixed with acetone. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Yellow counterstain

2010-05-24 Thread Geoff McAuliffe
Fifteen to thirty seconds in saturated (or almost saturated), aqueous picric acid will do it. Geoff Mike Tighe wrote: I have seen Tissue sections counterstained with a yellow counterstain. I would like to use an Iron hematoxylin with this counter stain. Can anyone tell me what this is? Are t

[Histonet] Histotech opportunity in Connecticut

2010-05-24 Thread Melissa Ribeiro Passos
Brine Group is currently recruiting around a day Histotechnologist position at a hospital-based clinical lab in southeastern Connecticut. This is a 4-people lab that is growing. Routine histology, special stains, and IHC. This position is responsible for: * Checking identificat

RE: [Histonet] Yellow counterstain

2010-05-24 Thread Elliott, Rachel A.
I use 5 dips and get a great counterstain for mucin -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Drew Meyer Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 12:48 PM To: Mike Tighe Cc: Subject: Re: [Histonet] Yellow counters

Re: [Histonet] Yellow counterstain

2010-05-24 Thread Bryan Hewlett
Mike, There are a number of yellow counterstains commonly used, including picric acid. For your purpose, I would recommend the following in order of preference; Tartrazine (Acid yellow 23, Food yellow 4) CI 19140, Metanil yellow (Acid yellow 31) CI 13065, Martius yellow (Acid yellow 24) CI 103

Re: [Histonet] Yellow counterstain

2010-05-24 Thread Drew Meyer
We use tartrazine for a yellow counterstain (on mucin or VVG). It stains quickly, so usually all you need is a few seconds. Drew Sent from my iPhone On May 24, 2010, at 12:13 PM, "Mike Tighe" wrote: I have seen Tissue sections counterstained with a yellow counterstain. I would like

Re: [Histonet] Yellow counterstain

2010-05-24 Thread Kim . Donadio
Sounds like you might want Metanil Yellow. I have found it doesn't fade as much if you let your slides dry a little before you dehydrate and coverslip. Kim Donadio Pathology Supervisor Baptist Hospital 1000 W Moreno St. Pensacola FL 32501 Phone (850) 469-7718 Fax (850) 434-4996 "Mike Tighe

RE: [Histonet] Yellow counterstain

2010-05-24 Thread sgoebel
Metanil yellow...and it's kind of a pain in the rear. Look = up a stain for goblet cells in intestine and there should be a procedure fo= r it. I have pulled my hair out using it and not getting an overcount= erstained slide. Good Luck!! Sarah Goebel, B.A., HT (A

[Histonet] Yellow counterstain

2010-05-24 Thread Mike Tighe
I have seen Tissue sections counterstained with a yellow counterstain. I would like to use an Iron hematoxylin with this counter stain. Can anyone tell me what this is? Are there any tips/tricks to this counterstain? Thanks in advance! Mike ___ Hist

[Histonet] Histology Job Opportunities

2010-05-24 Thread Alisha Dynan
Dear Histonet Members, I hope you are doing well. I am a Recruiter at a highly successful and well respected Healthcare recruiting firm. I help place Lab Professionals in permanent positions across the country and I wanted to see if you are interested in exploring other career opportunities?

RE: [Histonet] Eosin in Processor and iHC

2010-05-24 Thread Monfils, Paul
There shouldn't be any problem if you are doing immunoperoxidase staining. If you are doing fluorescence, you will have to be sure you remove all traces of eosin from the tissues since eosin itself is fluorescent. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@li

[Histonet] RELIA Histology Job Alert 5-24-2010 Please take a look at some brand new opportunities!

2010-05-24 Thread Pam Barker
Hi Histonetters!! I hope everyone had a great weekend and is looking forward to a fun filled Memorial Day Holiday weekend. I have some great job opportunities I want to tell you about All of these positions are full time permanent positions with excellent pay, benefits and relocation assistance.

Re: [Histonet] Moving across the country...

2010-05-24 Thread Victoria Baker
Jennifer, If you are looking in NY - you will need to get a license through the State Department of Education. Some NJ jobs will also ask for NY license as well. Not knowing what your educational background is, it is something I would get at as soon as possible to see what you may need. The gen