[Histonet] Re: needle size

Jennifer MacDonald asks Does anyone have the gauge of needle used for breast core biopsies and for prostate biopsies? An 18 gauge needle is standard for transrectal prostate biopsies. Breast stereotactic needle biopsy needles are considerably larger, but you'll need to inquire what your local

[Histonet] (no subject)

Does anyone know for CAP accreditation if you can still use a regular microwave in a lab? Thanks, Cherie ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Re: Bone Saw

Mike Pence (where?) asks: 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? Three suggestions were: Mopec ZawBones double-bladed saw

[Histonet] RE: Looking for an article

I can't find it without a paywall either. I find the idea of honey as a formalin substitute fascinating. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Fawn Bomar Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:49

[Histonet] Slide and Block Combination Transport or Mailer

I have seen somewhere a combination transport or mailer for both a paraffin block and slides. We are going to have our special stains and IHC stains done across town and we use a courier to take the paraffin block to the lab that will do the procedure and then they send back the block and

[Histonet] c-myc

Is anyone running this antibody successfully on the Ventana Ultra or Benchmark platform? What protocol are you using? I am using the Epitomics clone. How did you validate, did you have MYC FISH results to correlate with? Is there a lab that is successfully running this antibody that I could

[Histonet] Primera Signature and Microbiopsy Cassettes

I am looking for recommendations for microbiopsy cassettes to use on the Primera Signature printer. I have two different types (Leica LP C and Simport Micromesh), and neither of them print as clearly as the standard Tissue Tek cassettes. Thanks in advance. Elizabeth M. Cameron, HT (ASCP),

[Histonet] RE: Primera Signature and Microbiopsy Cassettes - addendum

Just wanted to add that I have used Tissue Tek Mesh biopsy cassettes in the past and experienced issues with processing. I would also be interested in hearing from people who use the Mesh either successfully or unsuccessfully to determine whether that is an option. Thanks again. From:

[Histonet] HISTOPALOOZA GSH 2015

Well, here I am in Augusta, Georgia today freezing. Feel like I'm somewhere around the Arctic Circle today, without my dog sled. I'm wishing it was time for Histopalooza! I think it's going to be a great weekend of relaxation and fun learning. Today's featured speaker is Skip Brown. He is

RE: [Histonet] (no subject)

Hello my friend, I hope you are well. Sorry Cherie, but the CAP checklist requires that you use a Lab grade microwave. I would recommend that you order the BP-110 laboratory grade microwave, it must be vented. Since you're in Missouri, I would recommend contacting Lab Storage systems in

[Histonet] Question about POC testing

Does anyone know if a Tzanck Smear falls under Virology or Cytology for POC testing in a Dermatology clinic. I have heard conflicting theories. Thanks! Caroline M. Pratt, MBA Practice Administrator Dermpath 3020 Market Street, Ste 201 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone 215-349-8178 Cell

RE: [Histonet] Question about POC testing

Cyto Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Pratt, Caroline caroline.pr...@uphs.upenn.edu Date:02/19/2015 4:59 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'histonet' histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Question about POC testing Does anyone

[Histonet] RE: Slide and Block Combination Transport or Mailer

Hi James- I just looked at my exhibit map from Austin and I believe the item you seek (a plastic mailer that holds both block and slide) is sold by Evergreen Scientific. Jeff Robinson, Senior Histotechnologist, Sierra Pathology Lab, Clovis, CA. -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] Instructions for J of Histo free access to archives through Maney Publishing

Most of you probably know that NSH members have free access to the JOH archives, but you need to log-in to MY NSH and then register with Maney Publishing to get them. I think you can get access to some JOH articles through PubMed as a non-member, but not all of them. Instructions for members

[Histonet] RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin 2-19-2015 Exciting Job Opportunities and An Updated List of State and Regional Histology Meetings.

RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin 2-19-2015 Exciting New Opportunities and Information on State and Regional Histology Meetings. Hi Histopeeps!! I thought I would drop you a line while we all wait to thaw out. I want to let you know that I have some exciting job opportunities. And I also wanted