[Histonet] Pre-made paraformaldehyde question

Dear Histo people, In my old lab, I have been taught that 4% PFA has to be always made fresh (maybe a day before max). Here in my new lab, I find that people use 32% pre-made PFA from EMS (without expiry date) and only dilute it on the day of use. Does anyone have experience (or thoughts) with

[Histonet] JOB ALERT - NEW Field Histology Opportunity Based in North Carolina!!!

Good Morning Everyone, We are currently searching for a histology laboratory professional who would be interested in working in the Field for a global manufacturer of Histology and IHC equipment. *Location: North Carolina* The position offers a very strong Base Salary + Bonus +

[Histonet] RE: Distribution of work for older generation of Histotechs

We make every attempt to have all of the histologist at UAMS do the same rotations and jobs no matter the age. It is sometimes difficult due to some internal changes in the locations of the Gross Room and Histology (literally a quarter mile apart) however; we all work with what we have in

[Histonet] New Workflow Model

We are definitely looking at making some changes to improve turnaround time and workflow. Currently I have staff at work from 0400 - 1730 each day. We have conventional tissue processors and also a microwave tissue processor. I have been in the field for 32 years and of course am an old

[Histonet] block disposal

How do facilities dispose of large amounts of paraffin blocks after the after the CAP 10 year guidelines? Jackie Fleming HT ASCP Allina Medical Laboratory Histology Technical Consultant phone:612-863-4773 Internal Zip 11136 This message contains information that is confidential and may be

[Histonet] Special stains poster

Hi I think it was about six or seven years ago I had come across a company that made a 'promotional' laminated poster of widely used special stains that they had given to customers to show new techs and students how stains should look. I've had no luck in searching the internet so I'm hoping

[Histonet] Real Pathologist of Genius

I've not seen this posted here. I apologize if this is a repeat. If you've not seen this, it is a MUST SEE, especially if you do IHC You'll need speakers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fsn0GrzX5Ufeature=player_embedded Vinnie Della Speranza Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services Medical

[Histonet] RE: block disposal

The best solution would be to give them to the Cooperative Human Tissue Network. Allen A. Smith Professor of Anatomy Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine Miami Shores, Florida -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] RE: block disposal

We dispose of them in double red bags and incineration boxes to be hauled to the incinerator. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may

RE: [Histonet] RE: block disposal

We do the same. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 2:19 PM To: jackie.flem...@allina.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject:

[Histonet] Pie crust effect on frozen Muscle HE

Has anyone ever heard of “pie crust” effect on frozen muscle slides? My pathologist has found the picture in a book calling our artifact “pie crust” but it gave no explanation as to the cause or fix. Help! Jennifer Harvey, HT(ASCP) QIHC Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neuropathology Lab

[Histonet] polyvinyl alcohol mouting medium

Hi guys,  I was wondering if someone could tell me about this mounting medium. I am allowing it to unthaw and it seems that it will not form into a liquid. Is this normal. I have tries running it under warm water( well covered of course). Is this supposed to be a liquid or am I supposed to use

[Histonet] RELIA Hot Histology Job Alert 6/6/2011 Histology Supervisor for Leading Nashville, TN area Private Lab

Hi Histonetters!! I hope everyone has had a great start to their week. I just wanted to put up a quick post about a brand new position I am working on and am pretty excited about. My client is a private lab located in the greater Nashville area and they have asked me to assist them in their

Re: [Histonet] block disposal

I incinerate them. René J. --- On Mon, 6/6/11, Fleming, Jackie M jackie.flem...@allina.com wrote: From: Fleming, Jackie M jackie.flem...@allina.com Subject: [Histonet] block disposal To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Monday, June 6, 2011, 12:32 PM

[Histonet] Fite control block

Does anyone know where I can get a Fite control block? Kimberly Artim, AST, HT (ASCP) Technical Coordinator, Anatomic Pathology St Lukes Hospital Health Network 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-954-4832 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for

RE: [Histonet] Fite control block

They're hard to come by but I'm sure there is a few helpful and kind people out here that will help you out. I've helped a few people out with other stuff in the past and people have helped me. It's like we're all one big happy family helping each other when in need. -Original Message-

[Histonet] alcian blue 2.5 and derm specimens

We are having a problem with our alcian blue pH2.5 stain. It is taining the collagen really dark and the mucin really light. My boss just handed me this assignment today and told me to find out what is wrong with it, however I am not very familiar with this stain. He suggested I remake all

RE: [Histonet] Real Pathologist of Genius

I'm not a beer drinker (Milwaukee born German, go figure) but I loved this! From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Della Speranza, Vinnie Sent: Mon 6/6/2011 11:44 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Real Pathologist