Re: [Histonet] Price gun

2016-01-08 Thread Dessoye, Michael via Histonet
Check this out: http://www.staples.com/Garvey-reg-1-Line-Pricemarker/product_69516 Lots of types available at Staples, Grainger, etc. It will save you a lot of writing. Michael J. Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/RIA Supervisor | Wilkes-Barre General Hospital | An Affiliate of

[Histonet] Price Gun

2016-01-08 Thread Brent Adams via Histonet
I ordered mine on ULINE.com and got it for $128.00 they also supply the sticker rolls. This helped me as I get standing orders once a month. I apply the received sticker next to the containers exp: date. When I open the container and only use a portion. I circle the EXP: Date, and Received date

Re: [Histonet] Pricing Gun

2016-01-08 Thread Dunn, Terry via Histonet
Staples and Office Depot carry them. They seem to run $100-200. Terry Dunn Sr. Manager, Workflow Consulting Roche Diagnostics Direct (520) 730-9596 terry.d...@roche.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] better than a price gun

2016-01-08 Thread Terri Braud via Histonet
UAL (United Ad Label) has a label guns, similar to the old paper labeler which puts wonderful labels, your choice of rec'vd date, date open, date exp...or any combination of the 3. Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Laboratory Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike

[Histonet] Androgen receptor antibody raised against mouse

2016-01-08 Thread Swartwood, Steven J via Histonet
Hello all, Does anyone have a recommendation for an anti-mouse Androgen Receptor antibody for Immunohistochemistry on formalin fixed paraffin embedded mouse tissues? We have some mouse prostate tumor models that we're working with. Again we are trying to stain for Androgen Receptor in a mouse,

[Histonet] job in Boston area

2016-01-08 Thread Caitlin Hesketh via Histonet
Hi everyone! I'm currently looking for a Histotech - two shifts available, both early morning, 8 hour, Tues-Saturday. Primarily someone to embed and cut, opportunities to do specials and IHC staining as well. We're a small but busy lab just outside Boston that does exclusively derm specimens. If

[Histonet] Thanks for assistance

2016-01-08 Thread Lester Raff MD via Histonet
Thanks for spreading the word about block disposal. I have been inundated with requests, will have to sort through them all! For anyone interested Friday blog post http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/01/what-is-the-last-sound-you-will-hear/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 146, Issue 4 validation suggestions for short cycle processing with conventional equipment

2016-01-08 Thread Steve McClain via Histonet
I posted our 7 year experience on this topic previously on histonet. Remember, this machine (K3000, VIP5) was not designed specifically for this purpose, but it can be made to work admirably. IOW Short processing on VIP is unreliable UNLESS you are willing to accept or control certain

[Histonet] lab humidifiers

2016-01-08 Thread Sanders, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID) via Histonet
Morning everyone! What is the standard in humidity levels that most histology labs strive for? And to achieve this goal, do any of you use a commercial-grade humidifier? Thanks for your help and have a nice weekend! Jeanine H. Sanders Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton

[Histonet] Price gun

2016-01-08 Thread Histology Technician via Histonet
  I was thinking of using a price gun to date my supplies when they come in, but I can't find one to buy.  Any ideas where to search for one?What do you guys use to date your supplies?  I've always used a pen to write the rcd date and my initials but thought a price gun would be quicker and

[Histonet] HPV 16/18 background

2016-01-08 Thread Edison Narvaez via Histonet
Hello, I'm running HPV probes from Enzo on my Leica instruments, and we are noticing background episomal pattern on 16/18 staining of cases that are strongly positive for HPV 6/11, but not on cases that are 6/11 or 16/18 negative. Is anybody experiencing this same issue and are there any

Re: [Histonet] lab humidifiers

2016-01-08 Thread Michael Ann Jones via Histonet
We are struggling with our humidity constantly. Colorado is dry in the winter. We use at least two humidifiers to try to keep humidity at minimum 30% due to equipment manufacturer¹s specs. We have log sheets and thermometer/humidifier measurers to keep track of humidity. Standard for equipment

[Histonet] Happy New Year! Here's to a Fantastic 2016!

2016-01-08 Thread Pam Barker via Histonet
Hi Histonetters! Happy New Year Here's to a terrific 2016!!! How did you ring in the New Year? I hope you had fun ushering out 2015 and welcoming in 2016. I know I am looking forward to an exciting new year. I wanted to drop you this quick line to let you know that I have been

Re: [Histonet] lab humidifiers

2016-01-08 Thread Sanders, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID) via Histonet
Thanks. We dog log the temp. I have had several service techs come in and comment on how much static we have. It has been worse than usual lately so am looking into options. Thanks much for your input! From: Michael Ann Jones [mjo...@metropath.com] Sent: