Re: [Histonet] Pregnancy guide for working in histology

Hi Carol, I did a poster presentation on this topic at the NSH Symposium in Long Beach, 2016. I would be happy to send you a copy of my poster. I also wrote a blog article about my research for the poster found here:

[Histonet] Paraffin Dispenser

I'm looking for a 2.5 gallon (approx) paraffin dispenser ASAP - new or refurbished.  I need to find one that is in stock and can be shipped immediately.  Vendors are welcome to respond. Thank you, Laurie Redmond Path MD  Los Angeles, CA ___ Histonet

Re: [Histonet] Giemsa vs Diff Quik

Joseph A. Esposito at McClain Laboratories on Long Island asks: >>The laboratory I work at has been using the Diff Quik for years now as a stain for fine needle aspirates. Recently, when we tried to reorder a Diff Quik stain kit from our usual suppliers, we have found it to be on backorder. This

Re: [Histonet] Pregnancy guide

Remember that contamination can also be by skin absorption. With that in mind, we provide thick Nitrile gloves with instruction to change them at least every 30 minutes, or less if they show any signs of deterioration. We have great ventilation and beyond that, when we wear our fume badges,

Re: [Histonet] Pregnancy guide for working in histology

Both formalin and xylene (and any other dangerous fumes) have to be avoided during pregnancy BUT if you have an efficient fumes hood to do grossing, then you should monitor exposure. Somebody NOT pregnant should gross with a personal formalin badge and, depending on the exposure result, then

Re: [Histonet] Giemsa vs Diff Quik

For ordering the Diff-Quik alternative this link works better. It takes you directly to the manufacturer EKI. https://eki-chem.com/product/2295 The labsco link below goes to McKesson. Mike -Original Message- From: Mike Toole via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]

Re: [Histonet] Giemsa vs Diff Quik

I ordered this a few weeks ago: http://www.labsco.com/items/EKI2295 STAIN BRI KT 16OZ KT 16OZ / 500ML DIFFERENTIAL RAPID BLOOD STAIN SOLUTION KIT, FOR DIFFERENTIAL STAINING OF BLOOD SMEARS, INCLUDES: XANTHENE DYE SOLUTION (A), THIAZINE DYE SOLUTION (B), FIXATIVE SOLUTION (C), 3 X 16OZ

[Histonet] Stain removal on clothing

Just found this info on-line for stain removal. I assume it originally came from Chuck Churukian since it’s from University of Rochester. REMOVING STAINS FROM HANDS AND CLOTHING Some stains can be removed form the hands by using *Erado-Sol. Dilute Chlorox (or similar bleach) and Erado-Sol

Re: [Histonet] Giemsa vs Diff Quik

We use the Diff Quik in place of the Giemsa stain for H. Pylori on gastric bx's.  I believe you can use the Diff Quik for FNA's, especially if it is just for a preliminary diagnosis and you will be staining with H or a cytology stain later.  We get our Diff Quik from Medical Chemical

Re: [Histonet] Elephant Tissues

Hi Paula, One of my pathologists thinks it could be the collagen in the tissues making them difficult to cut. We have tried nair, fabric softener, and even decaling the tissues and nothing helps. The tissues shred immediately when trying to section making it impossible in some cases to

[Histonet] Giemsa vs Diff Quik

The laboratory I work at has been using the Diff Quik for years now as a stain for fine needle aspirates. Recently, when we tried to reorder a Diff Quik stain kit from our usual suppliers, we have found it to be on backorder. This has caused us to begin to consider the Giemsa stain as an