Re: [Histonet] pH of formalin

We monitor the concentration and pH of our recycled formalin weekly, but since it has been consistently within range I may start monitoring monthly. -Original Message- From: Baldwin, Kathy via Histonet To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2018 11:25 am Subject: [Hi

Re: [Histonet] pH of formalin

We routinely use the following Hew-Shue (1991) has described a useful pH indicator for working neutral buffered formalin solutions. Bromocresol purple (CAS: 115-40-2) , when added to formalin solutions, serves as an indicator of pH as well as, from a safety aspect, labelling the solution as for

[Histonet] pH of formalin

Hi Histonetters Is anyone out there monitoring their Ph of the formalin they use? If do how often? Thanks S Kathy Baldwin ASCP, SCT Pathology and Cytology Manager Ph 812-996-0210 Fax 812-996-0232 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of th

Re: [Histonet] HT Position in Alaska

Me as well. It's beautiful there! On Wed, Jun 6, 2018, 12:27 PM Colleen Forster via Histonet < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > This sounds wonderful..I wish I were in a position to swoop it up! > > Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC > > On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 9:24 AM, Arrington, Karla

Re: [Histonet] HT Position in Alaska

This sounds wonderful..I wish I were in a position to swoop it up! Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 9:24 AM, Arrington, Karla A via Histonet < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > Hello All, > > I hope everyone is enjoying the early part of summer. > > In beautiful

Re: [Histonet] V600E

I am thinking this might be BRAF, clone V600E. We get ours from Ventana Roche. Lacy Normington UW Health Madison, WI -Original Message- From: Laurie Colbert via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 8:50 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern

Re: [Histonet] V600E

Our paths just asked me to add this antibody also. Ventana-Roche is one source but we don't deal with them because of pricing issues. I believe we are purchasing from Sigma Aldrich instead. I put the info my pathologist provided in the email below The following is a message conveyed through the ad

[Histonet] Ventana Benchmak reagents disposal

I have a ton of old expired unopened ventana reagents for the benchmarks and symphony machines. I work in Delaware and want to know if anyone knows what the proper disposal process would be. -- Charles Riley BS HT, HTL(ASCP)CM Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs __

[Histonet] HT Position in Alaska

Hello All, I hope everyone is enjoying the early part of summer. In beautiful Alaska, our hospital caters to the Alaskan Native population with their entire medical needs being met. Currently we have a Histology Technician position available in our pathology department. This position is M-F, no

[Histonet] Silver disposal

I'm wondering how others dispose of their silver waste from a GMS stain?  We have always collected and disposed of it separately from our other chemical waste.  We have a 55 gallon drum where we dispose of formalin, alcohol and xylene, and I was told by several people that we could just add the

[Histonet] V600E

Can anyone tell me about the V600E antibody?  Our pathologist wants to add it to our menu of IHC stains, and I've never heard of it.  Sources? Thanks, Laurie Redmond ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern