[Histonet] FW: fixation and processing/reprocessing protocol for pig skin.

2014-03-06 Thread Sandy Cope-yokoyama
Forwarded for a histonet member: __ Dear Histonetters, I have a scientist who is studying the pig skin. This tissue is so hard that almost impossible to section. I’ll be appreciated if you can send me a fixation and processing/reprocessing protocol for pig skin. My

[Histonet] Cailtin - muscle on cryostat

2014-03-06 Thread Vicki Kalscheur
Hi Cailtin, If time allows, look up the cryojane system. I am not certain who manufactures' it anymore, however it can be a good investment for difficult sections. We use it for tendon & cruciate. It fits into the cryostat and is easy to use. You likely will not need it. There are many talented

[Histonet] RE: cryostat design

2014-03-06 Thread Bea DeBrosse-Serra
Leica has a more ergonomically correct cryostat, which sits lower and your feet are on the ground. Bea Beatrice DeBrosse-Serra HT(ASCP)QIHC Isis Pharmaceuticals Antisense Drug Discovery 2855 Gazelle Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92010 760-603-2371 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.u

RE: [Histonet] Cost per test

2014-03-06 Thread Blazek, Linda
You might want to get ahold of Tim Morken also. He has a great spreadsheet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 1:47 PM To: hist

[Histonet] Cost per test

2014-03-06 Thread Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth)
Rene, I know that you have discussed this on histonet several times and you have written a paper - can you send me a copy of your paper? We are having to do some accounting here to justify our charges and I think your paper would help. Andrea Andrea Grantham, HT (ASCP) Senior Research Speci

[Histonet] Stain on posters

2014-03-06 Thread Riesen, Rebecca
What is the stain on the HT Prof Day posters? Rebecca S. Riesen, HT, ASCP Histology Supervisor PRHS Naples, FL 239-348-4327 rebecca.rie...@hma.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listin

[Histonet] Antibody validation

2014-03-06 Thread Abbott, Tanya
I am wondering what process labs are doing to validate new antibodies per CAP guidelines? Thanks! Tanya Tanya G. Abbott RT (CSMLS) Manager Technologist, Histology/Cytology St. Joseph Medical Center Reading, PA 19603-0316 ph 610-378-2635 fax 610-898-5871 email: tanyaabb...@catholichealth.net Thi

[Histonet] Special Stains with Zinc formalin fixed tissue

2014-03-06 Thread Huggins, Haley - MRMC
Hello fellow histonetters, I am new to working with zinc formalin and am having issues with staining special stains. Does anyone have any advice to troubleshoot this problem? I am particularly having trouble with AB/PAS and PAS stains. Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you. Haley Haley H

[Histonet] bone protocol/Trevor J Wait

2014-03-06 Thread Vicki Kalscheur
Trevor, Feel free to contact me. I have worked with decalcified bone (undecalcified, as well) for a number of year. Vicki Vicki Kalscheur Department of Surgical Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine University of Wisconsin 2015 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706-1102 Phone: 608-262-8534 FAX: 608-263-

[Histonet] CPT codes & Medicare

2014-03-06 Thread Davis, Cassie
If anyone needs info. on the new billing/charging CPT codes, this was shared with me so I thought I could make it available to you. http://www.cap.org/apps/portlets/contentViewer/show.do?printFriendly=true&contentReference=statline%2Findex.html# Cassandra Davis cda...@che-east.org 302-575-8095