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2012-02-09 Thread Ruppert, Amysue
We use an Isopropanol based spray called DisCide Ultra Disinfecting Spray, ColePalmer catolog # EW-86306-12. Or direct from the company that makes it, www.palmerohealth.com. The spray bottle that it comes in puts out a very fine, wide spay of the disinfectant which gets it into all those hard

Re: [Histonet] Re-send Darker &/or granular hematoxylin staining (no photo)

2012-02-09 Thread mohamed abd el razik
I think these granules are of insoluble hematoxylin or preceptated hematoxylin granules a had these condition 2 years ago and resolved it by prepairing new one. hope these could help   Mohamed Abd el Razik Ass. Lec. of veterinary histology Cairo University- Egypt

[Histonet] Re-send Darker &/or granular hematoxylin staining (no photo)

2012-02-09 Thread Rolly Perez
Hello my colleagues, Any input will be much appreciated - what can cause darker and/or granular hematoxylin staining on the goblet cells (mucin areas) of certain GI biopsies while on other similar GIs in the very same rack of slides, they stain water clear which is the preferred outcome. I use re

[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 99, Issue 11

2012-02-09 Thread Wester, Martha
Anita- We started off with taking them down every other week and moved to once a month schedule and have had no problems, but you'd want to keep a complete defrost in mind if persistent sectioning problems ever arise. Martha ~ Martha Wester Translational Sciences MedImmune M

[Histonet] reply to message 6

2012-02-09 Thread M. Kap
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RE: [Histonet] PA area folks--company to NOT use

2012-02-09 Thread Davide Costanzo
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[Histonet] RE: cryostats decontamination

2012-02-09 Thread Newton, Barbara
Seems like overkill to us, too, especially since we have to scrub ours down between each patient (we are sectioning tissue that goes to Molecular for DNA/RNA isolation after us) and had only been taking them completely down quarterly, never having more than 2 of our 5 units down at any time. Our

RE: [Histonet] Linistate linear stainer

2012-02-09 Thread wecare
Dear Ms. Harrison, Leica provides ST4020 Linear stainer that has a lot more capabilities compared to Linistat and is very well suited for a MOHs/Derm lab.. You can get more information at http://www.leica-microsystems.com/products/total-histology/routine-staining- coverslipping/details/product/le

[Histonet] Linistate linear stainer

2012-02-09 Thread Harrison, Sandra C.
Can I get some direction on obtaining a linear stainer? This would be for a MOHS laboratory. What do you guys think about the Linistate? Sandy C. Harrison, HTL (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Minneapolis VA 612-467-2449 Sandy C. Harrison, HTL (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Minneapolis VA

[Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 99, Issue 11

2012-02-09 Thread Praveen Arany
Hi Lucie, We use both rack systems in our Revcos but find the front sliding access are really useful and has significantly increased our freezer box organizationno sliding-sticking problems. My only issue is these racks come in a huge frame that occupies the complete shelf space.leaving

[Histonet] Re: Histonet QIHC

2012-02-09 Thread Beth Cox
Hi Sarah, I've been working on editing a QIHC Study Guide (sorry, it's not ready for the public yet!) and so I've been paying quite a bit of attention to what is on the QIHC exam now-a-days. I've found that most of the QIHC questions are complex analysis and problem solving type questions.

RE: [Histonet] NCCI policy changes on IHC billing

2012-02-09 Thread Lester Raff MD
My apologies, the document is too large for Histonet. If anyone needs to see it, email me directly. 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: histonet-boun...@

[Histonet] NCCI policy changes on IHC billing

2012-02-09 Thread Bell, Mandy
Histonetters, I had forwarded the thread to our pathologists regarding the changes to IHC billing policies. They could not find any documentation about any changes to billing for cocktailed antibodies and/or dual stains. We looked at the NCCI website and could not find any information referen

[Histonet] S-100 monoclonal antibody

2012-02-09 Thread Walter Benton
Cell Marque offers a good mouse monoclonal antibody for S100. It comes in pre-dilute and concentrate. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliveries to Suite 127) Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961

[Histonet] S-100 monoclonal antibody

2012-02-09 Thread Richard Cartun
Can someone recommend a good S-100 "monoclonal" antibody for diagnostic IHC on human tissue. The new lot of polyclonal antibody that we have been using for years appears to have changed. Thank you. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology & Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen

RE: [Histonet] Flammable / explosion proof refrigerator

2012-02-09 Thread Morken, Timothy
Angela, the only "requirement" I know of is your need to store solvents that could ignite if the thermostat switch sparks. We have one for special stains. We also have one that has one bottle of acetone in it. The vapor from that could ignite. They aren't that much more expensive than a regula

[Histonet] Flammable / explosion proof refrigerator

2012-02-09 Thread angela smith
What is the criteria for volume and NFPA rating of a reagent for a flammable / explosion proof refrigertor?   I know many of us do not have the necessary refrigerator, but I would assume there should be some kind of criteria or "rule" to help justify getting an equipped refrigerator  for flammab

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2012-02-09 Thread Freeman, Carol
Just curious how people are handling their negative control slides for clinical settings. Thank you in advance for any responses. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] RE: QIHC

2012-02-09 Thread Walter Benton
Make sure you are fimilar with ISH and IF techniques. I recall that being part of the test. Review the criteria on the ASCP website to see what they recommend as a study list. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliver

[Histonet] exit strategy for staff

2012-02-09 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Does anyone have a formalised exit strategy document for when somebody leaves an organisation, thinking about individuals either discarding or passing on specimens etc which they have been concerned with when they leave, and what they do with lab coats, lab books or security tags etc when they

[Histonet] QIHC

2012-02-09 Thread Sarah Dysart
Hey ya'll. I have been doing IHC for 10 years or so now. Do you think The QIHC exam would be much of a challenge if I went and tried to do it without much studying. I have never used automation to do IHC and have always had to troubleshoot my by hand stains myself. If you do think something

[Histonet] New Histology Positions - Northern IL - Retained Search

2012-02-09 Thread Matt Ward
Good Morning, Personify has had 2 new permanent Histology opportunities become available in the Northern IL area. The positions offer competitive packages and the opportunity for career growth. Please contact me directly at mw@personifysearch to learn more. *The Company:* Well-established

[Histonet] EGFR ISH protocol for Ventana

2012-02-09 Thread Lanigan, Christopher
--Original message Hi Can someone help me with the EGFR ISH protocol for Ventana? Thanks! Mei Zheng, HTL(ASCP) QIHC Clinical Supervisor Immunohistochemistry Lab. Department of Pathology Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA 0