RE: [Histonet] Path Course

2010-09-17 Thread Jeanne Estabel
Hi, This looks really interesting. Do you know if there is the same type of path courses/workshop for rodents pathology? Regards Jeanne Jeanne Estabel, PhD Scientific Manager MGP Histology Operations Manager Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Cambridge UK -Original Message- From:

Re: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-17 Thread mohamed abd el razik
i think that histonet is a primary educational group for all levels and any expert in our feild have asked these quistions one day befor and we should ask freely without any shame . i'm as begainner have learned alot from these little quistions. and i asked befor for name of antibodies and its

[Histonet] Rat heart valve histology trimming and sectioning reg

2010-09-17 Thread abijag
Dear Histonetters, Our pathologists are interested in rat heart valvular lesions. I am working on trimming and sectioning methods to get uniform and reproducible morphology of heart valves in paraffin sections. It seems that available literature dealing with this is limited. Requesting your

RE: [Histonet] Cassette Labeler

2010-09-17 Thread Harrison, Sandra C.
We have the Leica Cassette Labeler. It works just fine. I have looked at the Thermo Fisher Cassette Printer, which had a much smaller footprint than the Leica. I would be tempted to go with the Thermo if I have to replace my current labeler. These are expensive instruments but worth having.

RE: [Histonet] Cassette Labeler

2010-09-17 Thread Feher, Stephen
Thermo has a relatively low cost labeler for smaller quantities of cassette printing. The cost of the labeler versus the cost and potential for errors (hand writing) needs to be considered when making this kind of decision. You might want to do a study where you actually measure the time it

RE: [Histonet] Cassette Labeler

2010-09-17 Thread Wanda.Smith
Good Morning, We process about that many blocks per day also, and I would say YES it is worth getting a cassette labeler. Leica/Surgipath has a small semi-automatic cassette labeler that we are in the process of buying and we LOVE it. It will print the accession# and the patient's name on the

[Histonet] caspase 3 ihc on rabbit tissue

2010-09-17 Thread Nejat Yilmaz
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[Histonet] Position in OH for 6-8 week coverage

2010-09-17 Thread Alyssa Peterson
Allied Search Partners has been retained to search for a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist who can remit their services to our client for 6-8 week coverage. The physician is looking for a qualified candidate to work ASAP. *Location of Laboratory:* Toledo, OH (local candidates please)

[Histonet] Re: Masson's trichrom - problem with nuclei staining

2010-09-17 Thread Andrea Marion
Hi Itai, I am interested to hear if you've resolved this problem. We use the same kit to stain mouse heart and embryo sections, PFA fixed. Our protocol is similar to the one you mentioned. I cannot get nuclei staining with this method either. The nuclei are well stained (ie black) up to the

Re: [Histonet] Re: Masson's trichrom - problem with nuclei staining

2010-09-17 Thread Deanna Rhoads
I do Weigert's staining for 10 minutes and use it for a week at the most.  I, too, have heard conflicting times about the stability of the Weigert's, but have the best results with using it no longer than a week. Deanna Rhoads HT (ASCP) From: Andrea Marion

[Histonet] Re: Poor Weigerts Hematoxylin staining with Massons Trichrome

2010-09-17 Thread gayle callis
In general, we found the original/classic Weigerts iron hematoxylin stain to be weak and almost washed out of tissues after staining with Massons Trichrome. We no longer use the original formula, but a more concentrated modified formulation that is not differentiated out as much by the acidifed

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-17 Thread histotech
My first reaction to the what is happening to our field, was WOW. It seemed unkind to me, as if they original poster should not have asked these questions. With further reading of the replies to this post, I am not so sure it was an unkind response, but one of potential shock and dismay to the

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-17 Thread Nails, Felton
As I look through and monitor questions, it is apparent that our field is declining. These are very basic questions not about special stains or IHC stains but basic histology that should have been taught in histology 101. My fear is that as we get older and leave the field, who and what will be

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-17 Thread Weems, Joyce
My 2 cents is that she needed to convince someone this was how it is done! J Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -Original Message- From:

RE: [Histonet] Rat heart valve histology trimming and sectioning reg

2010-09-17 Thread JR R
Assuming you are talking about the aortic valve Remove the heart and dissect away as much surrounding fat as you can. Leave some aorta attached. Make sure the heart is very well fixed in formalin. If the heart is soft and floppy rather than firm the next step wont go well. The next

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-17 Thread james leroux
Felton, I would have to disagree with your assessment of the emails. Our field is very strong and is not in decline. Unfortunately, some supervisors around the country are relying on archaic methods and do not want to see or welcome change within the histo lab. We call ourselves professionals

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-17 Thread sgoebel
They do say that in the next 10 years 70% or so of us will be ret ired. I am 30, and a rarity it seems. I think the main issue wi= th people not picking up histology is because it is a fairly unknown field.=I also think that with ASCP slowly moving towards having to

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-17 Thread O'Donnell, Bill
I echo Joyce's point. W/o all info, I hesitate to jump to conclusions. I was had an efficiency expert following me around for a week at the insistance of some administrators (it wasn't just me, but the entire lab)These are the types of silly questions these experts might ask, wondering if they

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RE: [Histonet] Rat heart valve histology trimming and sectioning reg

2010-09-17 Thread gayle callis
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[Histonet] Autofluorescence problem on atheroma - TUNEL staining

2010-09-17 Thread delphine eberle
Hi, Autofluorescence in atheroma is a well known problem for immunofluorescence staining. I would love to hear input about how to reduce it to a minimum (if possible!). So far, we are trying to detect apoptotic cells in atheroma by TUNEL staining (Roche, TMRred) and we found the

[Histonet] UKAIH- Temp or Traveling Histotech needed asap!!!

2010-09-17 Thread Maria Katleba
Calling all histotechs who need a few extra hours!!! A very good friend of mine is in need of a temp or traveling histotech to cover the histology duties for 2 weeks... potentially one month. STARTING NOW! Low volume (40-60 blocks) For more details call Shawn 707-463-7301 Clinical Lab

[Histonet] Thomas Crowell is out of the office.

2010-09-17 Thread thomas . crowell
I will be out of the office starting 09/17/2010 and will not return until 09/28/2010. Please contact Kelly Miner at 617-871-5122 if you have any questions regarding clinical trial samples. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Ventana Ultraview Detection

2010-09-17 Thread Tim Higgins
Hello Histonetters, We are in the process of selling some of our Ventana Ultraview Detection kits. The kits still have a long shelf life and have not been registered. If you are interested in purchasing one of more of these kits please email me with questions and or contact info. Thanks,

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-17 Thread Thomas Jasper
Hi James, I would take it a step farther with the continuing ed. I think it's beyond the supervisors it gets up into lab administration (clinical lab world). I personally know of a group of great folks that work hard and run a quality service. In the last 3 years they've had a major drop

[Histonet] Out of Office Reply

2010-09-17 Thread ctorrence
I will be out the office the week of September 20-24. I will return on Monday, September 27th. If you need laboratory assistance please call 785-273-2788 ext. 322. Thanks. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Is anybody using TBS ATP1 - 120 tissue processor?

2010-09-17 Thread Michelle MacVeigh-Aloni
Hi all, Would you please let me know off line what do you think about this unit? macve...@usc.edu Thank you very much in advance Michelle Aloni MS HTL ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Histology Training Specialist in the Chicago Area!!

2010-09-17 Thread Matthew Ward
Good Afternoon! Please contact me directly for more information on this position or to learn more about our other opportunities. Have a great weekend! Histology Training Specialist The Company: Our client is a leading developer and producer of innovative high-tech precision optics systems

[Histonet] In search of CRO specializing in volumetric determination via image analysis on serial sections.

2010-09-17 Thread Steve Wong
Looking for a CRO experienced in determining the volume of an irregularly shaped object from serial sections. Automation experience a plus. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu