[Histonet] Manual photography and Picky Pathologistsl

2015-07-14 Thread Steve McClain via Histonet
Picky pathologists only want the best. They are a necessary evil. The problem is defining objective problems as opposed the perceived colors. To simplify the discussion, assume for the moment your pathologist has been evaluated and is NOT colorblind. To take the emotions and subjectivity out o

Re: [Histonet] National Academy of Sciences Confirms That Formaldehyde Can Cause Cancer in a Finding That Has Implications for Anatomic Pathology and Histology Laboratories

2015-07-14 Thread Tom Wells via Histonet
Dear Banjo, A reference to the article would be helpful; there must be more to it than one sentence! Formaldehyde has been known for decades to be hazardous, and there are safety regulations in places where it is used. Plenty of old-timers are still alive and well after woking with formaldehyd

Re: [Histonet] Digital Imaging Analyst Position at the University of Buffalo

2015-07-14 Thread Geoff via Histonet
All of my cameras are operated digitally. Geoff On 7/14/2015 1:50 PM, Monson, Frederick via Histonet wrote: A strongly recommended first interview question: "How many digital cameras do you have with you today?" Cheers, FCM Frederick C. Monson, PhD Technical Director Center for Microanalys

Re: [Histonet] Digital Imaging Analyst Position at the University of Buffalo

2015-07-14 Thread Monson, Frederick via Histonet
A strongly recommended first interview question: "How many digital cameras do you have with you today?" Cheers, FCM Frederick C. Monson, PhD Technical Director Center for Microanalysis and Imaging, Research and Training (CMIRT) West Chester University of Pennsylvania Schmucker Science South -

[Histonet] Digital Imaging Analyst Position at the University of Buffalo

2015-07-14 Thread Featherstone, Annette via Histonet
Digital Imaging Analyst Position at The University of Buffalo: Quicklink for Posting: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind+58162 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailm

Re: [Histonet] Eosin

2015-07-14 Thread Monson, Frederick via Histonet
Long ago, in the foggy, foggy past, we were admonished to insure that our Eosin in the bottle had a slight 'green' tinge in good daylight. When we finally got fluorescence, we would check an H&E-stained section with the fluorescein filters to insure the fluorescence of the Eosin. Very scienti

Re: [Histonet] DAKO LINK PTs

2015-07-14 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala via Histonet
Tiana We have never experienced any issue like that here we will use the HIER solutions in the PT links for up to three times within a period of 2 weeks. We have had our PT link units validated and they are calibrated yearly. Do you review the Target Retrieval Run Reports, we print and keep

[Histonet] DAKO LINK PTs

2015-07-14 Thread Tiana Baskin via Histonet
Hi Histonetters, I have encountered a problem with some of my staining and I am struggling to pinpoint the root cause. I was wondering if any other DAKO Autostainer Link/PT users are experiencing the same oddities. It seems like the first runs with fresh HIER PT solution is very typical of wha

[Histonet] Brady Lapxpert

2015-07-14 Thread Jennifer Garrigan via Histonet
Hi All, We have a Brady LabXpert that does not work and we have replaced it with the BMP 51. The label cartridges are no longer compatible and we have a lot of them in varying conditions. We have one brand new in box, we have several that are opened from the box but still are complete rolls an

Re: [Histonet] Decalcification of mouse jaw and legs

2015-07-14 Thread iliana Dimitrova via Histonet
We do mouse legs routinely, either with Cal Ex II or EDTA. We look at the bone and the tissue around, so we have to have good fixation, decal., cutting and staining for both. Cal Ex II (formic acid) is a gentler decal agent than HCL (Plain "Cal EX") - and Cal Ex II keeps the H&E staining true -

[Histonet] competence assessment pathologist

2015-07-14 Thread Michael Kent via Histonet
Good morning and sincere thanks to all those taking time to respond to our many questions. I am looking for a template/example of a good competence assessment for pathologists, meeting CAP&NY standards. Appreciate any references. Thank you, Mike ___ His

Re: [Histonet] Advice needed on doing the technical component and professional component at two different sites

2015-07-14 Thread Linda via Histonet
Jim, I know how you feel with confusing about not having a pathologist onsite.  I have lived your next adventure for over 5 years.  This is what I have done- 1.        Since the local pathologist group does not read these slides,  are our  grossing techs under the indirect supervision of the path