Re: [Histonet] Isopropyl Alcohol in the histology lab

2013-08-13 Thread Rene J Buesa
Probably the same non-effect.Although both procedures are methodologically different both deal with epitope reactions. The difference is how you visualize your results. René J. From: "Rathborne, Toni" To: 'Rene J Buesa' ; Teri Johnson ; "'gu.l...@gmx.at'" Cc

[Histonet] NEW Histology Job Opening In Moline, Illinois

2013-08-13 Thread Eric Sulkosky
Job Posting GI practice in Moline, Illinois is looking for a Histology Technician/Bench Supervisor to come and work in their new lab. Interested candidates can send resume and cover letter to Doretha Smith @ dlsn...@aol.com or by fax 309-277-5724. Please no phone calls. JOB TITLE:

RE: [Histonet] Isopropyl Alcohol in the histology lab

2013-08-13 Thread Teri Johnson
Teri: The automatic coverslipper will wok on oven dried stained sections. I used them on a Sakura film coverslipper and my lab was in Miami Beach, and you do not more humid than that! Xylene is the one weakening the immunoreactivity the most but I have tested the IPA and the weakening does not

RE: [Histonet] Isopropyl Alcohol in the histology lab

2013-08-13 Thread Rathborne, Toni
Rene, You stated that immunoreactivity is not weakened by the use of IPA. Do you know how the use of IPA might affect FISH results? Toni -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: T

Re: [Histonet] Isopropyl Alcohol in the histology lab

2013-08-13 Thread Rene J Buesa
Teri: The automatic coverslipper will wok on oven dried stained sections. I used them on a Sakura film coverslipper and my lab was in Miami Beach, and you do not more humid than that! Xylene is the one weakening the immunoreactivity the most but I have tested the IPA and the weakening does not e

[Histonet] Morgue Coordinator Position

2013-08-13 Thread Oneil, Beth Ann
Great full time opportunity for a Morgue Coordinator in Morgantown, WV. West Virginia University Hospitals as been rated by the US News and World Report as the Number 1 hospital in West Virginia for 2013 and has competitive salary ranges.Candidate should: * Have a BS or BA degree

[Histonet] Histotechnology Position Available

2013-08-13 Thread Oneil, Beth Ann
Great full time opportunity for a Histotechnologist in Morgantown, WV. West Virginia University Hospitals as been rated by the US News and World Report as the Number 1 hospital in West Virginia for 2013 and has extremely competitive salary ranges.Candidate must: * Be competent in

RE: [Histonet] Isopropyl Alcohol in the histology lab

2013-08-13 Thread Teri Johnson
Thank you Rene. You raise many good points. I have entertained the idea of eliminating xylene and believe it can be done successfully. It’s on my list of possible safety-related upgrades to the lab. I would very much like to get an automatic coverslipper in the lab, but don’t think that could w

[Histonet] Isopropyl Alcohol in the histology lab

2013-08-13 Thread Rene J Buesa
Teri: It is a wise decision to substitute EthOL with Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and to your questions: 1- although it is not advisable to keep tissues for long periods of time in EthOL sometimes this is done. EthOL will sometimes make the tissue brittle mostly because its chemical properties but IP

[Histonet] New Job Opportunity - Field Histology Applications Specialist

2013-08-13 Thread Matt Ward
Good morning! We have had a new opportunity open with a world leading manufacturer of histology products. Our client is growing and searching for a histology professional to join their team on the West Coast. The ideal candidate will be based in CA, and will work in the field with sales reps as

AW: [Histonet] Isopropyl Alcohol in the histology lab

2013-08-13 Thread Gudrun Lang
Hi Teri, I'm just curious. Is this IPA processing with temperatures about 70°C or more? Or is it just exchanging ethanol by isopropanol in your usual processor and protocol? I ask, because vendors promise no change or even better immunohisto with the xylenfree/high-temp. method. And I doubt, that