RE: [Histonet] Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread jeff lowen
and I in San Diego, s don't tell anybody > Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:58:07 -0700 > From: chuckcabra...@yahoo.com > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: re: [Histonet] Bunsen Burner > > Oh wow we use alcohol lamps in our embedding stations. So we are breaking > fire codes? We are

re: [Histonet] Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread Chuck Cabral
Oh wow we use alcohol lamps in our embedding stations. So we are breaking fire codes? We are in the SF Bay area. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Used histology equipment

2013-09-19 Thread Mary Ann Deathridge
Hi Histonetters: I know a pathologist that is trying to find a microtome and tissue processor that is quite cheap for sale or donation He is trying help a mission lab in India acquire instruments. Thanks in advance. ___ Histon

RE: [Histonet] RE: Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread jeff lowen
will hot coffee melt the nitrile? Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:58:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Bunsen Burner From: pat...@gmail.com To: lowenj...@hotmail.com CC: billodonn...@catholichealth.net; valerie.han...@parrishmed.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu No open flames allowed. Bill, I

Re: [Histonet] RE: Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread Paula Sicurello
No open flames allowed. Bill, If you use nitrile gloves, the sticky buns don't stick! -- Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP) Supervisor, Clinical Electron Microscopy Laboratory Duke University Health System Rm.#251M, Duke South, Green Zone Durham, North Carolina 27710 P: 919.684.2091 HIPAA Privacy Noti

Re: [Histonet] ZInc formalin

2013-09-19 Thread BILL O'CONNOR
Santa Cruz had the only really good antibody for CD31 in mouse that worked on FFPE. Yes, Liz - their goat died. I remember them telling me that about 10 years ago. I was working on a project at the time where CD31 was so very important in murine xenografts. No one has every really been able

Re: [Histonet] ZInc formalin

2013-09-19 Thread Mesru T
Hi All, Actually we have tried the new lots of the dead goat antibody with Ultamap kit (polymer) on Ventana and worked pretty well. But the kit was so expensive and we did not continue. Mesru ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu h

[Histonet] Microwaving Sakura racks

2013-09-19 Thread Lake, Kim S
Last week I posted a question asking if Sakura autostainer racks held up in the microwave. As usual, I got some great responses from the histonet community, and I wanted to share with anyone who might be interested, and for the benefit of the archives. Thanks to everyone who responded! --I ha

[Histonet] Venata Her2 on Ultra

2013-09-19 Thread Wellen, Terry D :GS Histology
Is anybody doing Her2 on the Ventana Ultra Platform? I am having trouble optimizing to my Pathologists satisfaction. Terrence D. Wellen HT(ASCP) Technical Specialist Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Portland, OR 503-413-8954 ___ Histonet mailing list H

[Histonet] RE: Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread O'Donnell, Bill
No open flames - which makes it hard to light our cigars. (Just kidding but I remember when...) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Hannen, Valerie Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 10:04

[Histonet] RE: Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread Mike Pence
No open flames! :( -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Hannen, Valerie Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 10:04 AM To: Histonet Post (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) Subject: [Histonet] Bunse

[Histonet] Seeking refurb Leica 2235 Microtome

2013-09-19 Thread Cheryl
Hi Guys-   Looking to purchase a refurbished Leica 2235 Microtome with a low profile blade holder.   Vendor responses welcome.   Thank you! Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc. Staffing the AP Lab by helping one GREAT Tech at a time.  281.852.9457 Office 800.756.3309 Phone & Fax  ad...@fulls

RE: [Histonet] RE: Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread jeff lowen
yeah and these darn gloves get in the way of drinking my coffee and enjoying my sticky bun. > From: billodonn...@catholichealth.net > To: valerie.han...@parrishmed.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:56:24 + > CC: > Subject: [Histonet] RE: Bunsen Burner > > No

[Histonet] Antibodies to Cathepsin proforms

2013-09-19 Thread Mark Elliott
I hope everyone is gearing up for the NSH Meeting this weekend. Would love to be there but unfortunately can't make it this year. Hope you all have a great time. I have been asked if there are antibodies to the various Cathepsins which will differentiate between the proform and the active form

[Histonet] Re: Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread Martin, Erin
No open flames. Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or priviledged material. Any review, retransmis

Re: [Histonet] Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread Rene J Buesa
Nowadays an "open flame" (= Bunsen burner) in a histolab with lots of flammables is against most fire department regulations. I do not think those regulations specifically name "Bunsen burner", just "open flame". René J. From: "Hannen, Valerie" To: "Histonet Po

[Histonet] Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread Hannen, Valerie
Hi all.. We are having a discussion/ disagreement in our department as far as whether using a bunsen burner at the embedding center is against fire codes. What is the consensus?? Thanks, Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington A

RE: [Histonet] ZInc formalin

2013-09-19 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala
Hello All Unless something has changed, this is how I remember it. That antibody used to work for mouse on FFPE tissue samples ( I had a lot that did work and it was great, but that was years ago) and then the goat died or something like that??. From what I understand now the current l

[Histonet] Thermo Scientific HM 550 Cryostat

2013-09-19 Thread Rathborne, Toni
Looking for opinions on this cryostat. Has anyone used it? What is the Cold D like to use? How often is the solution replaced? What about the Vacutome? It sounds like a nice feature along with the Automatic Cryo-Approach. Appreciate all responses. Thanks, Toni