[Histonet] more MOHS questions

Hi fellow histotechs! Currently working on our procedure manual for MOHS and had a question about optimal room temperature and humidity. I know CLIA requires that we keep track of this, but I'm struggling to find information on what readings are optimal for MOHS. Our MOHS set up is in a very

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 160, Issue 15

When you fix the slide in 10% formalin you will have to perform AR. TH From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet

[Histonet] Training and Initial Competency Assessment Evaluation

Hi, Does anyone have a Training and Initial Competency Assessment Evaluation Checklist to share? Best regards, Adesupo Adesuyi == CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information

[Histonet] Folding/pinching in GI tissue

Hello everyone, I can't find any reference to this particular artifact. There was a post from 2006 about it but no replies. I'm seeing numerous vertical folds or "pinches" in mouse GI tissue. The ffpe blocks have 3 strips and the artifact is not necessarily seen in all of the tissue; one GI strip

[Histonet] GSH Annual Histopalooza April 21st - April 23rd Legacy Lodge, Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia

The Georgia Society for Histology Histopalooza is just around the corner!! Calling all procrastinators to register for the event. It's cheap, cheap, cheap compared to other CEU events. I spoke with Claudia Faulkenberry this morning. She will be speaking about the hot, hot antibody PDL1. (no,

[Histonet] Bone Processing

Hello. Does anyone have a processing protocol for formalin fixed decalcified rat bones using an automated processor? I've been doing it manually with a vacuum oven and it takes 14-16 hours to complete. I don't have a vacuumed section on my automatic processor. Also any tips besides what I've