[Histonet] FW: Meeting Confirmation--correection

This is 5 pm Chicago Time. Lester J. Raff, MD Medical Director UroPartners Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel 708.486.0076 Fax 708.492.0203 -Original Message- From: Lester Raff MD Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 6:49 AM To: George Engel MD; Heather Brown;

RE: [Histonet] Ventilated Specimen Storage

We have two of these units and love them. We also recently remodeled and made sure to include space for them in the gross room to reduce transport as well. Jen Schumacher -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Histology equipment

Sage Colleges has several pieces of older histology equipment no longer in use. They are as follows: AO Microtome Knife Sharpener model 925. (Includes cover and 1 glass hone plate), Tissue Tek Microtome/Cryostat model 4553 (with knife)) and AO Microtome model 820 (includes Specimen Holder,

[Histonet] Microsatellite Instability Antibodies

I am currently working up the MSI Antibodies (MLH1, MSH6, MSH2, and PMS2) and need some input on the protocol that you may be running in your lab and what clone(manufacture) you are using. We are currently running the Ventana IHC stainers with the UltraView Detection. Thanks for your help!

[Histonet] non-functioning equipment

Does anyone have procedures for disposing of their old (non-working) equipment (i.e. paraffin pot). Is it ok to place items like that in a dumpster? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] Microsatellite Instability Antibodies

We are currently running the Ventana IHC stainers with the UltraView Detection. Just like us! MLH-1: Cell Marque (ref 760-4264). 30' cc1, 32' ab incubation. MSH-2: Cell Marque (ref 760-4265). 60' cc1, 60' ab inc. PMS2: Becton Dickinson, clone A16-4, cat nr 556415. 30' cc1, 32' ab inc.

[Histonet] RE: Microsatellite Instability Antibodies

We use Leica Bond Max and Biocare antibodies work very well for us. We're working on perfecting the Leica antibodies as well. 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

[Histonet] bone marrow biopsy decals

Our pathologist wants to know why Formical-4 is the best decal for bone marrow biopsies, since we heard about in Histonet? I have experimented with four different decals: Rapid-Immuno, Formical-4, Nitric Acid, and HCL\Formic Acid and we are still not sure which will be the best decal. Also we a

[Histonet] GREAT B5 substitute

Hi All, I used to use B5, Zenker's and Helly's for years on LN and BM biopsies. I wanted to stop using mercury in our department, but didn't want to compromise the quality of the results we were getting. I was interested in using fixatives and decalcification products that would not effect

Re: [Histonet] bone marrow biopsy decals

Hi Diana, I recently made a histonet posting Great B5 substitute which also addresses BM decal. Since there are a number of companies who sell decal solutions with similar names, I am not sure you tried the products from BBC Chemical. It is best to use both products together. My post

[Histonet] RE: Stupid rabbit antibodies

Have you tried the Dako Rabbit envision? We also tried the AbCam Expose Rabbit specific HRP and used Nova red from Vector or the DAB in the kit depending on which antibody we used. It is excellent , maybe even a little better than Dako's envision. I did have to use blocks such as FC

Re: [Histonet] GREAT B5 substitute

Having worked and developed products in the Biotech arena, not all products are disclosed. If they are, you lose the competitive edge. Here is the link to the the MSDS and information BCC discloses; http://www.bbcus.com/uploads/files/BPlusFix_MSDS.pdf Section 2. Composition and

[Histonet] Great Pathology Laboratory Manager position in NC

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 or someone you know may be interested in

[Histonet] part time/ per diem Job opportunity in San Diego, CA

Hello, Fellow Histonetters;   I am currently in search of an ASCP registered Histotechnician to cover vacations in our new Dermatopathology laboratory.  The hours are flexible and the current need for coverage will be the last 2 weeks in May.    There would be an overlap of 3-4 days to orient 

[Histonet] Any body interested to sell the microscope ?

Dear Histonet members, I am out in market to buy a upright light microscope. (I am looking for lower to medium end microscope- Nikon 50i/ Zeiss Axiolab etc.) Any body interested to sell their old but good working microscope , please contact me. Additionally If it has camera attach or image