[Histonet] preordering giemsa stains

2024-02-27 Thread Paula via Histonet
Hello, Is it a common practice to preorder stains that involve the stomach searching for H pylori? Or, is it more common to order as needed? Thank you for anyone's feedback. Paula Lucas Lab Manager ___ Histonet mailing list

Re: [Histonet] Leak under Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 5 embedding machine

2024-02-27 Thread Travis via Histonet
Hello, It's a pretty common issue that shouldn't impact your embedding. The TEC 5 is not air tight, so when its moved with paraffin filled to the rim, some of it spills and falls into the cracks. Over time it builds up inside the unit by melting and getting hard again. Until one day it moves

[Histonet] Leak under Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 5 embedding machine

2024-02-27 Thread M.O. via Histonet
Hello, Has anyone encountered a leak of liquid paraffin under their embedding machine? We have a TEC 5 and I'm not sure where to start in trying to locate the leak. If anyone has any insights, that would be great! Thank you, Merissa ___ Histonet