[Histonet] p16 dilution

2018-06-14 Thread Echague, Caren Ann - MGH via Histonet
Hi Histonetters, Does any of you use p16 Cintec from Roche/Ventana? We wanted to dilute this antibody but wasn't sure how much to dilute it to. Figured we could save a lot by doing so. We have been staining our p16 with no current dilution. Any suggestions will help. If there are any other

Re: [Histonet] CAP control revision

2018-06-14 Thread Terri Braud via Histonet
For all stains, we report the control verification on the patient report when reporting the stain results, and we run negative tissue controls for our organism stains, AFB and GMS Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Laboratory Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike

[Histonet] Tanner cryostat

2018-06-14 Thread Linda Margraf via Histonet
Here is a message I am posting for Bethany. Does anyone know anything about these cryostats imported from Germany? It's the Tanner TN50 cryostat. I'd like to hear from someone who has worked on one. We are looking to purchase a new cryostat. I love the QS12 but the Tanner is priced more

[Histonet] revised Cap regulation ANP .21395 ??

2018-06-14 Thread Roy, Ryan via Histonet
Hello Histonetters, What is the take home message of this revision? How are other labs complying with respect to Special staining? Do you keep records of individual case control verification or just individual block verification? Does anyone run NEG controls for Special staining? Is this

[Histonet] IHC System from StatLab

2018-06-14 Thread Jeanine Ronkowski via Histonet
I’m pleased to report that I was finally contacted by a representative from StatLab that provided me with the information I was seeking.  I realize that their system may not be fully released, but I didn’t think it would be that difficult for them to provide information.  Turns out that this