[Histonet] RE: ThermoScientific Printmate

2011-04-15 Thread Le Roy, Jessica
Hello, our department uses this instrument. I asked the specimen processor if she could pass on what she thinks about it. Here is her response: For the most part I really like it. It's a lot quieter than our last cassette printer, and it's much faster. I also like having six functional

RE: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate

2011-04-15 Thread Blazek, Linda
So, is there a cassette printer out there that someone really loves? Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Pence Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:28 AM To: Robin Negron;

[Histonet] RELIA Hot Histology Jobs Alert 4/15/2011 Exciting Opportunities in NC, MD, MA IL and OR

2011-04-15 Thread Pam Barker
Hi Histonetters!! I hope everybody is gearing up for a fun packed Spring weekend! I wanted to put up a quick post to tell you about the positions that I am working on and am most excited about. Why am I excited about these positions? Because these clients offer excellent compensation, benefits,

[Histonet] transferring tssue sections

2011-04-15 Thread madary
If there is still the old diatex compund out there, great way to transfer sections but very time consuming, couple of days. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] I am looking for a job in Histology

2011-04-15 Thread madary
Wondering if there are any staffing agencies who could contact me abo ut work in our great field. I live in Maryland and can work in the DC= /MD/VA area or even do some traveling or short bursts. Looking for Ju= ne timeframe to start. Any suggestions on how to find a job

RE: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate

2011-04-15 Thread Laurie Colbert
I really love our Printmate, but we have also had a fair amount of problems with it. We haven't really had issues with the cassettes jamming, but we've had the print head replaced numerous times. Thermo Fisher is aware of this widespread problem and has switched manufacturers for the print head.

[Histonet] mold spray

2011-04-15 Thread Amber McKenzie
Does anyone use any type of spray to keep the blocks from sticking to the molds when popping the blocks out after they've been embedded? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate

2011-04-15 Thread Victor Tobias
My apologies to the group and Thermo for my comment yesterday, if they seemed misleading. I was referencing the Slidemate not the Printmate. I have no personal knowledge of the Printmate. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept

[Histonet] RE: mold spray

2011-04-15 Thread Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID)
Mercedes Medical has a good product: http://www.mercedesmedical.com/Default.aspx?page=category%20search%20resultsCatList=31Parent=44tree=2*Histology+Supplies*0@@41*Cassettes%2c+Molds+and+Sectioning+Aids*0@@44*Base+Mold+Release*31@@ Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404)

RE: [Histonet] mold spray

2011-04-15 Thread Rathborne, Toni
We don't use a spray, but use Tissue-Tek Mold Release (Sakura) to clean them. http://www.sakuraeu.com/ -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 10:19 AM To:

Re: [Histonet] mold spray

2011-04-15 Thread Rene J Buesa
Prepare a mixture of isopropanol and mineral oil 20:1, shake well and spray on the molds before starting embedding. René J. --- On Fri, 4/15/11, Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net wrote: From: Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net Subject: [Histonet] mold spray To:

Re: [Histonet] mold spray

2011-04-15 Thread Patrick Laurie
This works well too: Mold Release Expires 1 year Reagent alcohol 570 mL dH2O30 mL Glycerol35 mL On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 7:31 AM, Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com wrote: Prepare a mixture of isopropanol and mineral oil

Re: [Histonet] mold spray

2011-04-15 Thread ddittus787
I have also used PAM spray -Original Message- From: Patrick Laurie foreig...@gmail.com To: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Fri, Apr 15, 2011 1:34 pm Subject: Re: [Histonet] mold spray This works well too: old Release Expires 1 year

[Histonet] Histology Supervisor Needed

2011-04-15 Thread Katelin Lester
*Histology Supervisor * Full-time position is currently available for an enthusiastic BC/BE HT or HTL. This is a private histology laboratory for a growing pathology practice in the Greater Portland, Oregon area. The successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision of the

[Histonet] RE: I saw your post on HistoNet

2011-04-15 Thread Mike Pence
Why would I want to buy a new unit when I haven't had the one I have for working yet. This is why I hate to have vendors on this lis. They are like leaches waiting for a chance to reply off line and push their products good or bad! And they can't even get your name right. It's FRIDAY

[Histonet] SOX10 Antibody

2011-04-15 Thread Stephanie Myer
Hello everyone, Is anybody currently using the SOX10 antibody for Immunohistochemistry? If so, what manufacturer are you using, please? This is my first time posting, and I thank you all for any input! Stephanie Myer, HT (ASCP)CM Laboratory Manager Nevada Histology, Inc. 1350 Stardust

[Histonet] Thank you all!!

2011-04-15 Thread sgoebel
So...I sacrificed a couple of the slides and stained with HE per ya'lls suggestion and...yay!! Cells all over the place. See I freaked myself out for nothing. Now, where is 5:00? =) Sarah Goebel, BA, HT(ASCP) Histotechnologist Mirna Therapeutics 2150 Woodward Street Suite 100 Austin,