[Histonet] Leica TP1020 Processor question

I have acquired a Leica TP1020 tissue processor for my lab. I have never had to process tissue before so I am reaching out for help. I have no idea what protocol I need to be using. I am working with human brain tumor tissue that has been fixed in 10%NBF for 24-48 hours then transferred to

[Histonet] Salary range

Hi Everyone: First thank you for letting me know the designation of someone who is certified in immunohistochemistry. I have a second question. Do you have an idea of the average salary range, in the Boston area, for someone who starts a job managing a pathology or neuropathology laboratory

[Histonet] Need filing cabinets

Hello there histonet. I am looking to acquire some Tissue-Tek cassette filing cabinets. They're the standard 6- drawer 15" x 9.5" x 17" plastic stackables. We're located in central Ohio, but we could truck out somewhere to pick up a sufficiently large quantity of them if necessary. If anyone is

[Histonet] Looking for a paper

Looking for a paper Dear Colleagues: Two major library searches by two different institutions and years of looking by a very competent librarian, still unable to find the reference below: Cunha, A. and W. E. Kerr. 1957. A genetical theory to explain sex-determination by arrhenotocous

[Histonet] Processor Troubleshooting

Hi everyone, For the past two months in the research lab I work in, we've been dealing with poorly processed mouse livers. The following is the protocol, which is optimized for mouse mammary tissue, but we've been using it for all tissues. Fixation: ~48 hours in 10% nbf, shaking. 70% ethanol

[Histonet] Histologist seeking position in San Diego

Hey histo world. I’m looking for histology work in the SoCal San Diego area (previous resident). I am a career histologist with 16 years of progressive experience in all aspect of histological studies. My employment includes clinical diagnostics, drug discovery, and research and development. I

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 155, Issue 2

I just instruct the service personnel to include a single statement on the service report that the instrument has been tested and is functioning properly following service. Worked for the last inspection. Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Laboratory Holy Redeemer Hospital

[Histonet] Process Improvement and Quality Initiatives

We are in the process of re-examining what we discuss in our daily huddles with a view to involve all pathologists, and was wondering what others are doing in relation to topics for daily study and as part of a daily management system e.g. Metrics and Goals; Daily Readiness Assessment -MESA

[Histonet] Looking for a maintenance form

Does anyone have a specific form that they use to indicate that a particular instrument is functioning as expected after service repairs or PMs? We need to document this information and I would like a simple form to fill out and include with the service reports.Just trying to not have to

[Histonet] Immunohistochemistry

Hi Everyone: What is the designation of someone who is certified (registered) in immunohistochemistry? Thanks, Tim Wheelock Harvard Brain Bank Mclean Hospital Belmont, MA The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was