[Histonet] Used lab equipment available

Is anyone looking for used cytology or histology equipment for their lab? We have excellent, gently used equipment such as cryostats, tissue baths, stretching tables, stainers, tissue processors, mikrotomes, exhaust hoods, and more. Further information can be found at https://www.medite-group.com/

Re: [Histonet] Freezing Sprays in Cryostats

I wonder if it is just a coincidence that and ad for this device from Milestone came thru in the middle of this freezing spray string https://www.milestonemedsrl.com/us/product/prestochill/ Tim Morken Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of Pathology UC

Re: [Histonet] Freezing Sprays in Cryostats

Freezing sprays for frozen sections in cryostats are deplorable, but try and get pathologists to give them up. I think that's probably why the CAP has been reluctant to ban them. During my career in pathology I saw more than one case where frozen sections were inadvertently cut on tuberculous tiss

[Histonet] Reference website RE: Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

You can see past issues of Morbidly and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) at: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2019.html For past issues, click on "weekly report" on the left hand side and you can get to a list of past issues. However, for the publication about cryostats, look under "Supplements" a b

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

I would like the link as well, if possible. Christopher Sheeder, HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor | Department of Laboratories Seattle Children’s Hospital 4800 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 -Original Message- From: jasonhause...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:01

[Histonet] Histonet] Freezing spray in cryostats

We did use freeze spray in the cryostat years ago. Then one fateful day we all had to go on protocol for exposure to TB because a resident sprayed a lung with the freeze spray and there you go. There is a turn around time for frozen sections we are all working with, HOWEVER it is not worth the

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

I woukd like the link to that. I looked around a bit on the web but couldnt locate usinf search.Jason HauserSenior HistotechnologistThe South Bend ClinicSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device-- Original message--From: P SicurelloDate: Thu, Sep 26, 2019 7:56 AMTo: jasonhause...@gmail.com;Cc:

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

This was copied from the Centers for Disease Control's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (January 2012) *5.9.2. Work at the open bench* Frozen sections — Frozen sectioning is performed on fresh tissue and is a high-risk procedure for infectious exposure. Freezing tissue does not kill organisms,

[Histonet] HT per diem position in San Francisco

Good Morning, We are actively looking for a per diem Histology Technician to cover for vacations and administration days. Will more than likely need a person 8 hours a week for now. Must be able to work independently without supervision. We hand do special stains. IHC experience is preferred.

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

I have heard this before. Any documention of this actually happening.I have tested for blood on surfaces outside the cabinet and never observed a positive result.Jason HauserSenior HistotechThe South Bend ClinicSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device-- Original message--From: P SicurelloDate