Re: [Histonet] Disposal of MMA BPO Waste

2010-06-21 Thread Pamela Marcum
I was at UPENN Vet School at the time I used this method.  We sometimes had 4 to 6 bottles under the hood to polymerize.  We would use Nalgene 1 liter bottles about 2/3s full and allow them to polymerize under the hood.  We always sat the bottles in large Tri-Pour disposable beakers in case

RE: [Histonet] Amyloidosis control tissue

2010-06-21 Thread Hannen, Valerie
Missy, It is my understanding that at this time there are no control tissues available. I myself have tried to get some from various places and have been told it is very difficult for the vendors to come by them. Valerie Hannen From:

RE: [Histonet] Disposal of MMA BPO Waste

2010-06-21 Thread Smith, Allen
This is what comes of letting people with little or no training in chemistry call themselves chemical waste mangers. Yes, methyl methacrylate is highly reactive when mixed with 1% benzoyl peroxide: it forms a hard, brittle polymer. Pour your left over methyl methacrylate and benzoyl peroxide

Re: [Histonet] Block disposal

2010-06-21 Thread Angela Bitting
They are classified as Pathological Waste. You should see what your state's rules are regarding Pathological Waste. histot...@imagesbyhopper.com 6/21/2010 12:33 PM Would blocks be considered biohazard waste for purposes of disposal? I have blocks stored in an off-site facility and am

[Histonet] HT or HTL certified?

2010-06-21 Thread Barone, Carol
Nemours is in-search of an HT or HTL certified, or eligible - tech for Histotechnology Core Facility, Wilmington Delaware. Position 50% clinical/50% research. Background in enzyme histochemistry, IF and IHC required. Molecular histology, LMD or Imaging a plus. contact: cbar...@nemours.org

RE: [Histonet] Help! In need of positive Gram Control

2010-06-21 Thread Shirley A. Powell
Go to your local drive in mart and buy you a Slim Jim, cut it in thin slices and you will have all the Gram controls you can use. You will never eat another Slim Jim. If you don't know what they are, they are sort of like a summer sausage, only thinner and guys love them. They are found

[Histonet] Histotech job opportunity in Scottsdale, AZ

2010-06-21 Thread Carlos Rodriguez, MD
We are a private practice dermatology group in Scottsdale with an in-house dermpath lab, and we will be in need of a part-time histotech in the coming months. If interested, please reply to this message and attach a CV and/or some basic info about your credentials and work experience. Thank you.