[Histonet] Histotech's working on Saturday?

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Re: [Histonet] Wrist Pain

I worked at a lab in Oregon that only let a tech embed for an hour at a time, before having someone else take over. They were very concerned about carpal tunnel prevention, obviously. They just did it informally, no schedule or anything. After an hour, you would stand up and say, "Who wants to e

[Histonet] PAS Stain

Hi Histonetters, I'm hoping someone can help me troubleshoot our PAS diastase method. We have been digesting the tissue in 0.5% diastase of malt in a 60 degree oven for 30 minutes, but do not see the glycogen being digested out. I have tried alpha amylase and beta amylase also without any luck

Re: [Histonet] replacing a stainer and a coverslipper question

Dear Histonetters, We are going to replace our automated stainer (LeicaXL) and coverslipper within the next few months. I would really appreciate any suggestions that people may have about which stainer/coverslipper units they use/used and are happy with. I am also curious about tape vs glass c

[Histonet] qihc exam

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Re: [Histonet] Automated IHC instrument

Valerie, We have 4 DAKOs. They are work-horses and are a very "open" platform. You can use all of your own reagents, nothing proprietary if you choose. This makes them good for research and optimizing your own protocols. They are also very consistent and reliable for conducting the s

Re: [Histonet] Wrist Pain

This is an repetitive stress injury and is not to be trifled with. I know that I have a tech that occasionally uses a wrist brace to embed, but also to sleep with at night. I strongly recommend using ergonomic friendly embedding forceps available from selected Histology supply companies. Also

[Histonet] Histology Supervisor Needed

Apply at UC-Davis VMTH: Requistion number 03016417 https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=309995 Mike Manzer, HTL UC Davis, VMTH Anatomic Pathology - IHC Lab mdman...@ucdavis.edu (530) 752-3901

Re: [Histonet] Automated IHC instrument

I tested those you mention and leased/used the one from DAKO and "never looked back".René On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:13 PM, "Murphy, Valerie via Histonet" wrote: Hello Histonetters, Our tissue core is interested in purchasing an IHC instrument. It would  be used for the more routine

[Histonet] Automated IHC instrument

Hello Histonetters, Our tissue core is interested in purchasing an IHC instrument. It would be used for the more routine assays such as ER/PR, Her2, Ki67 etc. Can anyone make a recommendation? Leica, Ventana, Dako? Thank you, Valerie Ratliff B.Sc HTL(ASCP) Research Assistant Department of Onco

[Histonet] Per diem histo position

I currently am in need of a perdiem HT to cover for vacations and absences in my lab. Please contact: Steve Crochiere New England Dermatology 3455 main st Springfield MA 01107 scrochi...@nedlc.com Thanks

[Histonet] RELIA HOT Histology Job Alert 5-4-2016 Exciting opportunities in Austin, TX

Hi Histopeeps! Just a quick post to tell you about some exciting new opportunities in Hip, HOT exciting Austin, TX RELIA Solutions has been engaged EXCLUSIVELY by a growing lab located in Austin, TX to recruit experienced certified histotechs. You will be responsible for performing routine histolo

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[Histonet] Wrist pain from embedding

Hello, Does anyone have a remedy for wrist pain while embedding or can offer a suggestion on what to wear during the embedding process for one of my technicians to wear? She'll be off the bench for a little while but I was wondering if there is something that would help her. Thank you in advance,

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 150, Issue 2

We have had troublemakers and rabble rousers on HistoNet before who just are not happy without causing everyone discomfort by their manners/words. The more we feed this and complaint about the worse it will get for all of us. We don't need to answer or get upset just delete and movew on. Thi

[Histonet] Air filter/purifier

Hello Histonet, Does anyone have experience with an air filter/purifier for use in the lab? I'm looking mainly for residual toluene fumes. Everything is always below the limit but I have an employee who is unusually sensitive and I'm trying to help out. I found one from Fisher for an astrono

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 150, Issue 2

This seems to be the trend of society in general these days. No manners. -Original Message- From: Hudson, Pamela R ASHVAMC via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 7:01 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] FW: [EXTERNAL

[Histonet] FW: [EXTERNAL] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 150, Issue 2

OMG This is terrible. I can't believe I belong to a group of such unprofessional people. Pamela R. Hudson, HT (ASCP) Charles George VA Medical Center Pathology Department 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 828-298-7911 x5747 pamela.hud...@va.gov -Original Message- From: T H via Hi