Re: [Histonet] Green counterstain problems

2011-10-07 Thread Michele Carr
I'm having the same problem, would be interested in what others say. T-Mobile, America's First Nationwide 4G Network rg...@bmnet.com wrote: Good Morning Histonetters! I've been having a counterstain problem with my GMS and PAS-F.  Both stains work as they should until the green counterstain i

RE: [Histonet] Histotechnician requirements in Europe

2011-10-07 Thread Bea DeBrosse-Serra
I think it will greatly depend on the country. I received my certification in Switzerland, which actually is the licensure of Biology Laboratory technician. It was a three year apprenticeship (I believe it is four years now) with an accredited facility (mine was the Animal Pathology of the Unive

RE: [Histonet] Cold Plates - Source?

2011-10-07 Thread jstaruk
I saw a few cases on Ebay recently. Jim ___ James E. Staruk HT(ASCP) www.masshistology.com www.nehorselabs.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Monfils, Paul Sent:

Re: [Histonet] Standardizing staining/IHC protocols by case or tissue type

2011-10-07 Thread Rene J Buesa
You CANNOT establish a protocol based on tissue types. That is for starters. You have to standardize a general protocol, in the same way that you set your tissue processor with a "general protocol" that will be good enough to process any type of tissue. This means that your pathologists are righ

[Histonet] Histology Supervisor needed in Ft. Myers, FL

2011-10-07 Thread Jonathan Owens
Allied Search Partners is currently looking to hire Histology Supervisors for two Fort Myers based laboratories. Summary: Supervisor the daily routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. Supervision of Embedding, Microtomy, Grossing, Processing, and H&E staining Special Stainin

[Histonet] Histotechnician or Histotechnologist needed in Walla Walla, WA

2011-10-07 Thread Jonathan Owens
Allied Search Partners is currently looking for a Histology Professional to work in Walla Walla. Position Title: Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Location: Walla Walla, WA Schedule: Full Time/Permanent Summary and Requirements: 1 year+ experience with all aspects of Histology ASCP Pre

[Histonet] Histotechnician or Histotechnologist needed in Spokane Valley, WA

2011-10-07 Thread Jonathan Owens
Allied Search Partners is currently looking for a Histology Professional to work in Spokane Valley. Position Title: Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Location: Spokane Valley, WA Schedule: Full Time/Permanent Summary and Requirements: 1 year+ experience with all aspects of Histology AS

[Histonet] Cold Plates - Source?

2011-10-07 Thread Monfils, Paul
Hello All, Does anyone know where Tissue-Tek cold plates can be purchased? They are plastic, black on the bottom, white on top, gel filled, for chilling blocks. I got them from Cardinal Healthcare a couple of years ago, but I don't see it in their catalog now. Or, if no longer available, a c

RE: [Histonet] control for Hemoglobin?

2011-10-07 Thread Monfils, Paul
Just about any tissue has some small blood vessels with red cells in them. Seems like that should suffice as a control for hemoglobin. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] Histotechnician requirements in Europe

2011-10-07 Thread Fimbres, Amber
I only know about the UK's Institute for Biomedical Science. Check out http://www.ibms.org/go/registration for an explanation and guide on how to register because according to their website "all biomedical scientists wishing to practise in the UK under the protected title of biomedical scienti

RE: [Histonet] Standardizing staining/IHC protocols by case or tissue type

2011-10-07 Thread Walter Benton
Brandon, In my experience there generally isn't a set SOP for ordering patterns. However, there are exceptions for breast cases, melanoma cases etc..., but those are the minority, not the majority. However, you can approach the cost effective process with them. Given most antibodies have a rela

[Histonet] Standardizing staining/IHC protocols by case or tissue type

2011-10-07 Thread Pohl, Brandon J
I am having trouble getting my pathologists to understand that their lack of standardization or consistency in ordering special stains and IHC is resulting in such low volumes that many of the stains or antibodies are not cost effective for us to run. They seem to think that the way they each

[Histonet] Histotechnician requirements in Europe

2011-10-07 Thread Jennifer MacDonald
Does anyone know the education/certification/licensure requirements for histotechnicians in Europe? Thank you, Jennifer MacDonald ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Imidazole buffer

2011-10-07 Thread Geoff McAuliffe
Hi Tammy: Here are some references for imidazole in buffers: Straus, W., 1982. Imidazole increases the sensitivity of the cytochemical reaction for peroxidase with diaminobenzidine at a neutral pH. J. Histochem. Cytochem. 30:491-493. Trojanowski, J.Q., M.A. Obrocka and V. Lee. 1983. A compar

[Histonet] frozen breast tissue

2011-10-07 Thread Galbraith, Joe
Hello everyone: I have a research project that wants to collect and study breast tissue both tumor and normal for long range studies (not clearly defined) that would include DNA/RNA/mRNA/protein expression along with many other possibilities. I would like your expertise (particularly from the