Re: [Histonet] radiation damage to nerves

2012-11-12 Thread Rene J Buesa
I think that is a good approach but I do not think that an inclusion in GMA plastic is required. A well infiltrated FFPE tissue can be sectioned at 1-2 µm René J. From: Patsy Ruegg To: 'Histonet' Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 4:16 PM Subject: [Histonet] rad

[Histonet] radiation damage to nerves

2012-11-12 Thread Patsy Ruegg
Does anyone have any ideas on how we might demonstrate radiation injury to peripheral nerves near the prostate (in a canine model). we would like to evaluate demyelinating changes and it has been suggested we might do this by embedding the tissue in GMA plastic and cutting 2 micron sections and do

[Histonet] Immediate Opening for an Experienced Histotechnologist at ProPath in Dallas, TX

2012-11-12 Thread Norm Burnham
ProPath, a progressive, CAP accredited, high volume, pathology practice, located in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Histotechnologist. In this position you will be responsible for embedding tissue specimens, microtomy of paraffin-embedded tissue, operation of automated stainer and coverslipper, equipm

Re: [Histonet] Iron Stain

2012-11-12 Thread Rene J Buesa
I think that instead trying to guess that "mysterious" step, you should contact the company that developed the kit and ask them. Maybe their reagents require that. Never assume! René J. From: "Parker, Helayne" To: "'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'" Sent: Mo

[Histonet] Iron Stain

2012-11-12 Thread Parker, Helayne
Hi All, Is there any specific reason why one iron stain kit I have recommends that you air-dry the bone marrow and blood smears after the Fe stain is completed and then coverslip them while other kits don't mention that at all. I have always stained my smears then dehydrate, clear and cover

[Histonet] anybody out there working with EKI Safe-Clear??

2012-11-12 Thread Heath, Nancy L.
Anybody using EKI Safe-Clear (xlene substitute)? I just would like to know what mounting media you are using with it. I like the stuff but, just need to find a mounting media that goes with it :) Nancy Heath, HT (ASCP) Neuropathology Tech Specialist Dept. of Pathology., Div. of Neuropathology

[Histonet] Job opportunity-Supervisor of AP and Central Processsing

2012-11-12 Thread Thurby, Christina
Hi all, I am posting this for a friend. If interested, please see the contact e-mail listed below. Good luck! Supervisor: Anatomic Pathology & Central Processing Requirements: BS degree, 3 years experience as a Cytologist or Histologist, and 2 years of management experience. Since its f

Re: [Histonet] rabbit monoclonal secondary kits

2012-11-12 Thread cforster
A detection that works for rabbit should be OK. For the Bond you should be able to use the Novolink polymer (on human) samples with great results. I use it with the Biocare Nemesis and get excellent staining. You may need to adjust your protocols when you go from one automated platform to anothe

[Histonet] rabbit monoclonal secondary kits-addendum

2012-11-12 Thread laurie
I should specify and I apologize for not putting this detail in the original email. I am looking for information pertaining to mouse hosted human xenograft tissues. We are not having problems when it is species specific within a host ( e.g. rabbit mAB on human or rabbit mAB on mouse. ) Thank

[Histonet] rabbit monoclonal secondary kits

2012-11-12 Thread laurie
Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for rabbit mAB secondary kits? We are currently using Biocare and Dako reagents and have recently started switching many of our optimization projects from the Dako Autostainer platform to the Bond III platform with research detect