[Histonet] Opinion please

2015-11-09 Thread Lester Raff MD via Histonet
'netters- As some of you have noted, I have been including links to a lifestyle blog with occasional lab elements that I have been writing in ChicagoNow. I haveobtained quite a few readers from here, but today received the first objection to these posts. This listserve has a history of

[Histonet] IHC Staining Platforms Pros/Cons

2015-11-09 Thread Mitchell, Natacha A via Histonet
Hello fellow Histonetters, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their input regarding the differences, pros/cons and experiences with the Leica Bond III, Ultra Benchmark and Dako Omnis IHC staining platforms. Currently, we have two Ultra Benchmark strainers and use all

[Histonet] Shelf life?

2015-11-09 Thread Jennifer Robinson via Histonet
Can anyone tell me what the average shelf life is for a special stain kit (in general) associated with the Ventana Nexus? Thank you for your time. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] On-the-job-training of histotechnicians

2015-11-09 Thread Vickroy, James via Histonet
Currently we are training new staff members that each have a Bachelor of Science in Biology. According to the ASCP they can enroll to take the HT certification examination after a one-year period of on-the-job training. Like in the past we have purchased Freida Carson's text, Histotechnology:

[Histonet] Spencer From Prometheus Healthcare - Recruiter

2015-11-09 Thread Spencer Williams via Histonet
Hi there, My name is Spencer Williams, Recruiter with Prometheus healthcare. We specialize in the recruitment and placement of lab professionals. We are currently recruiting for a well known laboratory in both the Chicago and Northern California area. We are assisting them in finding top