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Hello histonetters!
I realise that this has been asked a lot, but cannot find a good link for the
comparisons of each. I am charged with looking into converting our lab to go
xylene free. We don't want to go down the limonene path, so that leaves the
isopropyl alcohol method, or
Hello,
Can anyone comment on the current formalin substitutes Excel
PLUS and/or FineFIX?
-Cost
-Benefits
-Drawbacks
-Performance in tissue processors
Thanks!
Sandra J. Cheasty, HT (ASCP)
Histology & Necropsy Supervisor
UW-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine
I agree with the comments made.
How do Histotechs mitigate the risk?
Do they use water? Do they just place the forceps back into the hot well/holder
at the embedder? What is the best way to ensure safe embedding by the Histotech?
Although rare, contaminants do end up in blocks. The grosser says
What does everyone think is a good PRN rate for an experienced (4+ years)
Histotechnician/technologist? Obviously location would play a roll but
what do everyone think is a good average rate?
And for anyone with knowledge what would a good PRN rate be for a Pathology
assistant?
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Charles
With regard to forceps: Do NOT use rat tooth or serrated forceps because even
with rinsing there is potential for micro fragments to be trapped and carried
over to the next sample. This also applies to forceps used at the tissue
embedding stage. It is all about mitigating of risk.
John
We utilize small, disposable absorbent pads, which also absorb the formalin
fumes. We obtain ours through Leica/former Surgipath. They work well and are
changed in between cases. Each case utilizes a new scalpel blade and forceps
are rinsed in water between cases. I am not aware of any cross
