[Histonet] Auto-Figures

2015-04-09 Thread J. Sedgewick
If anyone in this group has to make figures, or if you know others who do, you might be interested in FREE add-ons to Photoshop. You can get a figure layout add-on that will reduce the time it takes to make a figure into seconds. Other add-ons include scripts that ensure you are recording

[Histonet] Well. Don't I look like a dummy!

2015-04-09 Thread Tom McNemar
Sorry that it took me 3 emails to get the link right. Licking Memorial Hospital has an opening for a full time certified histology tech. Dayshift position, 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays. If interested check us out and apply online at:

[Histonet] soften beak

2015-04-09 Thread Rui TAHARA
Hi, I am just wondering what you would recommend to soften avian beak for paraffin processing. I found a protocol that KOH could be used to soften keratin in nail, however, I have not been able to find that this method is applicable specific to beak. Another concern is if i use KOH for an

Re: [Histonet] Maximum size of tissue for paraffin processing

2015-04-09 Thread Rene J Buesa
I am not aware of any such studies [dealing with specimen sizes] but it is a known fact since early XXth century that large specimens [such as complete brain slices] are known to be processed and yes, they require extended dehydrtaion → clearing → infiltration but not much more than usual IF

[Histonet] Histology position in Newark, Ohio

2015-04-09 Thread Tom McNemar
Sorry. Not sure why the link didn't work. www.lmhealth.orghttp://www.lmhealth.org Tom Mc Nemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Supervisor (740) 348-4163 Licking Memorial Hospital 1320 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055 This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for

[Histonet] Does anyone know why HP35 ultra High profile mocrotome blades no longeer available?

2015-04-09 Thread Van Eyck, Deb
Does anyone know why the HP35 ultra high profile microtome blade is no longer available? It seems like it was very widely used and well liked? Thanks Deb __ This information is confidential and intended solely for the use of

[Histonet] Movat Stain Ferric Chloride Solution Color?

2015-04-09 Thread Jerry Ricks
I do a lot of Movat Pentachrome stains. Every once in a while something goes wrong! I just made a solution of Ferric Chloride as follows: Dissolve 12.4 grams Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate in 500 ml dH2O. THen add 5.0 ml of concentrated Hydrochloric acid. What is troubling me is that the

[Histonet] Histology position in Newark, Ohio (approximately 30 miles east of Columbus)

2015-04-09 Thread Tom McNemar
Hello all, Licking Memorial Hospital has an opening for a full time certified histology tech. Dayshift position, 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays. If interested check us out and apply online at www.lmhealth.orghttp://www.lmhealth.org. Tom Mc Nemar,

[Histonet] Maximum size of tissue for paraffin processing

2015-04-09 Thread Caroline Miller
Hi there wonderful Histonet people, Has anyone seen any studies on the maximum size of tissue that can be paraffin (or resin) processed. I am not talking about the size that can fit in a tissue cassette, but, for example, entire pig bladder processing. I realize it would include extended

RE: [Histonet] Maximum size of tissue for paraffin processing

2015-04-09 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala
We processed tissues as large as elk and lion vocal cords - 2 cm x 5 cm. You just need to adjust the time accordingly. Very large samples we would process manually through graded alcohols and then the last absolute, xylene and paraffin would be run on the tissue processor, we have programs

[Histonet] Job Opening: Histo Tech/quality assurance analyst position located in Kalamazoo MI

2015-04-09 Thread Jacox, Robert A.
ThermoFisher Scientific currently has an opening for a Histotech focused on quality assurance in Kalamazoo MI. For addition information please send your resume or contact Mandy Roschek at (269) 544-5718 or email mandy.rosc...@thermofisher.com. Robert Jacox Manager, Global Tactical Marketing