[Histonet] needle size

Does anyone have the gauge of needle used for breast core biopsies and for prostate biopsies? Thanks, Jennifer ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Bone Saw

We use a small band saw from MAR-MED. cuts through a femoral head like a hot knife through soft butter. You let the blade do the job, don't force the bone. Just very little consistent pressure. Rich Y Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2015, at 4:01 PM, Mike Pence wrote: > > Those double blade

RE: [Histonet] Bone Saw

Those double bladed hacksaws work great for femoral heads, but are not good for toes! I also have one pathologist that wants to cut their own specimens and they do not want anything manual. They want one of those "rr" "thingies" that cuts bone. -Original Message- From: Rathborne, To

RE: [Histonet] Bone Saw

We use a device from Mopec. http://media3.mopec.com/media/pdf/AutopsyAccessories(Page76).pdf It's manual, but works great. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jason McGough Sent: Tuesday, Feb

RE: [Histonet] Bone Saw

We use a Dremel tool. It works great!! Jason McGough, HT(ASCP) Operations Manager Clinical Laboratory of the Black Hills 605-343-2267 jmcgo...@clinlab.com www.clinlab.com -Original message- > From:Mike Pence mailto:mpe...

[Histonet] Bone Saw

I am trying to see what everyone is using at your grossing station for bone saw to cut femoral heads and toes for osteo. If you are using a Stryker saw how are you holding the specimens to make good thin sections? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@list

[Histonet] GSH HISTOPALOOZA APRIL 17- APRIL 19

This is a reminder to register for the Histopalooza at Lake Lanier Islands. This will be a great time to visit because the weather will be warm and enjoyable. The Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands host many events such as ours. Folks have wedding receptions here. You might decide to be a multi-ta

Re: [Histonet] THICK AND THIN SECTIONS ?

Someone you may want to meet Sent from my iPad > On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:39 AM, Klaus Dern wrote: > > If you are using one of the following microtomes and are told your thick > and thin sectioning problem is caused by a worn out advance mechanism. ( > too much play between spindle and spindle nu

[Histonet] THICK AND THIN SECTIONS ?

If you are using one of the following microtomes and are told your thick and thin sectioning problem is caused by a worn out advance mechanism. ( too much play between spindle and spindle nut ) You could be faced with purchasing a new Microtome. ( No parts availability ) REICHERT/JUNG2030 LEI

[Histonet] RE: processing problem

Hi Martha- I have had some limited success in rehabilitating underprocessed tissue without reprocessing it in the tissue processor. If the tissue samples are not too large you may be able to let them air dry for a period of time so that they dry out. Make sure to face the blocks if you haven'