[Histonet] positive control indoleamine 2-3 dioxygenase

2014-05-20 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Hi All, We are going to optimize indoleamine 2-3 dioxygenase (IDO1) expression in breast cancer tissue by immunohistochemistry on formalin fixed paraffin sections. I shall be thankful if any one please let me know about the positive control. Regards Muhammad Tahseen Sr.Supervisor Histopathology

[Histonet] immunohistochemisty coding

2014-05-20 Thread Michael LaFriniere
Hi Sarah, Joyce is correct, under medicare changes in pathology coding, you can not bill for each of the blocks of the same antibody applications, only one charge per specific antibody mentioned in the pathology report is allowable. Medicare immuno billing is per specimen only for each

[Histonet] antibody vials

2014-05-20 Thread Clare Thornton
Does anyone have any good ideas for keeping the little vials of concentrated antibodies neat and organized in the fridge? Right now we keep ours in empty pipette tip boxes (without tip holders) but they're always falling over and mixed up. We use several different vendors for our concentrated

[Histonet] RE: antibody vials

2014-05-20 Thread Murphy, Valerie
I use cardboard cryovial boxes and they work quite well. You can remove some of the dividers to make space for the larger vials. http://labscientific.com/Cryogenic-Supplies/Cryovial-Boxes-and-Freezer-Racks/Cryovial-Boxes-Cardboard/ Valerie Ratliff B.Sc HTL(ASCP) Research Assistant

[Histonet] HELP- Cryosectioning FAT!

2014-05-20 Thread Balasubbramanian, Dakshnapriya
Hi all, I've been having problems with cryosectioning fatty tissue for a long time now. The section leaves a hole in the middle. I know this is probably a much discussed topic, but I've tried a lot of strategies with no luck. The tissue is of mouse origin and has micro-lesions buried inside

[Histonet] new processor

2014-05-20 Thread anita
Thanks everyone for your input on processors, I think we will stay with the VIP, it has been a good machine just getting older now. everyone have a great day Anita Dudley Providence Hosp Mobile, Alabama 36695

RE: [Histonet] antibody vials

2014-05-20 Thread Anne Murvosh
We got some plexiglass dividers at the Container Store if you have one near or check online. Can't remember what they were called but they had different sized square compartments that fit various venders antibodies. Anne -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] HELP- Cryosectioning FAT!

2014-05-20 Thread Balasubbramanian, Dakshnapriya
Thanks Sandra! My next step was to try that. Dakshna - Original Message - From: Sandra E. Esparza sespa...@seton.org To: Dakshnapriya Balasubbramanian dakshnapr...@neo.tamu.edu Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:34:25 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! You might want to

Re: [Histonet] HELP- Cryosectioning FAT!

2014-05-20 Thread Balasubbramanian, Dakshnapriya
Hi Laurie, No, the tissue hasn't been fixed before freezing. My prof doesn't prefer the method, but if nothing else works, we might give it a try. Any suggested protocols for fixation? Thanks! Dakshna - Original Message - From: Laurie J King king.lau...@marshfieldclinic.org To:

[Histonet] RE: Pankeratin- Trouble with Mast Cell Staining

2014-05-20 Thread Daniel Gonzalez
Posting for my colleague, Jeff Gordon, because his post did not go through successfully: Suzie, your histonet post was forwarded to me by a colleague, and I thought I could help with your mast cell staining dilemma with pan-keratin. University of Pennsylvania published an article a while back

[Histonet] RE: Pankeratin- Trouble with Mast Cell Staining

2014-05-20 Thread HERRINGTON, SHEILA
We found that if using the stronger proteases/enzymes for retrievals, there tended to be more mast cell staining seen. Sheila Herrington Technical Lead - Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry Kelowna General Hospital 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 1T2 250-862-4300 ext 7587 or 7510