[Histonet] ANP.22780 and validation

2017-01-04 Thread Cristi Rigazio via Histonet
Hi Histoworld and Happy New Year! I am currently validating new processing schedules and am a little concerned about my understanding. NSH guidelines don't say special stains, IHCs etc., need to be re validated when validating a new processor, schedules etc., but this CAP standard seems to

Re: [Histonet] Fibroblasts

2017-01-04 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala via Histonet
Bernice There are lots of different markers for fibroblasts via IHC - If you are looking for a good source Acris Antibodies has quite a few fibroblast markers Vimentin, Smooth Muscle Actin FSP-1 (fibroblast specific protein) Pro Collagen I CD34 Prolyl-4-Hydroxylase beta HSP-47 I have a two

Re: [Histonet] Grad Student Problem

2017-01-04 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala via Histonet
You can also thaw and refreeze we have done that before. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell l...@premierlab.com www.premierlab.com Ship to Address: Premier

[Histonet] Histology school in NJ

2017-01-04 Thread Ann Specian via Histonet
Does anyone know where to find the requirements to start aschool for Histotechnology in nj? Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Fibroblasts

2017-01-04 Thread Bernice Frederick via Histonet
Hello all, Don't have a ton of time to search so am asking. Any good markers specific to fibroblasts? And am drawing a blank for regular special stains for some reason. Researcher says Vimentin is not specific enough. Thanks, Bernice Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech

[Histonet] Questions regarding microwave questions on Anatomic Pathology CAP Checklist

2017-01-04 Thread Piche, Jessica via Histonet
Happy New Year Everyone!! :) Questions on CAP Anatomic Path Checklist. Are the microwave questions referring to microwave processors/processing or the microwave oven that we use for special stains? Questions are ANP. 27170, 28290, 28860, and 29430. I'm thinking the microwave oven but I want

Re: [Histonet] Grad Student Problem

2017-01-04 Thread Terri Braud via Histonet
My response: My first question is what temperature are the blocks that are too brittle? And at what temperature are you trying to cut? Blocks stored in cryofreezers at -70o C or less are far too cold to cut without brittleness. My suggestion would be to pull the blocks and put them into the

[Histonet] Greenbay Histology Opportunities with growing lab

2017-01-04 Thread Angie Laparidis via Histonet
Happy New Year HistoNet Users! I send out an email last year with news of an expanding client in the *Greenbay, WI* area. They successfully filled their opening, and have some good news for the new yearthey are continuing to grow!! This private lab has a new opening on their 2nd shift as

[Histonet] p16 replacements?

2017-01-04 Thread Cassie P. Davis via Histonet
Hi Histonet Folks, our current vendor will be discontinuing carrying the antibody for p16. Does anybody have suggestions for replacing in it? We currently use it to stain for CIN. Many thanks in advance for sharing. Cassandra Davis Histology Technician AP Laboratory 302-575-8095

[Histonet] Beecher (Estigen) ATA27 tissue arrayer for sale

2017-01-04 Thread Donato, Elizabeth M via Histonet
Hello Everyone, We are selling our Beecher (now Estigen) ATA 27 automated tissue arrayer and before I post it on re-sale websites, I'd like to share this information with the Histonet community. This instrument was completely re-built/refurbished in 2012 and I have all supporting