[Histonet] Temperature for Storing Slides and Blocks

2018-09-05 Thread Blake Taylor via Histonet
Is there a good reference or standard on what the room temperature should be for storing slides and blocks? We have moved our long term storage out to our hospitals warehouse and I believe the building is getting much too hot. What temperature range is everyone using? Thanks so much Blake

[Histonet] Dako H Coverstainer

2018-02-22 Thread Blake Taylor via Histonet
Looking for feedback for anyone using the Dako H Coverstainer, pros and cons would be appreciated. Thanks Blake Taylor Surgical Pathology Supervisor Lexington Medical Center 803-936-8214 bcdu...@lexhealth.org PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This electronic message and any attachments are

[Histonet] Beaker with or without Vantage

2017-11-28 Thread Blake Taylor via Histonet
I'm looking for anyone out there that has switched to Beaker for AP, Also do you use Ventana Connect with Beaker? Did you choose to use the Beaker tracking system or is anyone using Beaker in conjunction with Vantage? Our Hospital is in the beginning phase of moving from Copath Sunquest to

[Histonet] Xylene Free

2017-02-23 Thread Blake Taylor via Histonet
Our hospital has asked us to investigate going xylene free. Has anyone recently made a switch to a xylene alternative and have you been happy with your results? We currently have 4 VIP processors and two Leica auto stainers. Thanks for your input. Blake Taylor Surgical Pathology Supervisor

[Histonet] No More Blog Posts -- Over and Out!

2016-05-03 Thread Blake Taylor via Histonet
I have been completely disappointed at the remarks and ugliness that I have seen lately on this post. I will be extremely unlikely to continue to use this list serve anymore due to the complete lack of professionalism and compassion that has been displayed of late. This blog post talk has

[Histonet] EPIC BEACKER

2015-12-21 Thread Blake Taylor via Histonet
Would also love to hear any feedback on anyone who is currently using EPIC Beaker, Thanks Blake Taylor -Original Message- From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 1:00 PM To:

Re: [Histonet] IHC weekend coverage

2015-08-23 Thread Blake Taylor via Histonet
We have Saturday lab coverage which consists of a single histotech and only inpatient OR samples are cut. We do not perform IHC or specials on the weekend. Blake Taylor -Original Message- From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Ventana Retic Stain Quality

2015-07-16 Thread Blake Taylor via Histonet
Are you using the Benchmark Special Stainer? If so it is due to a containment in the wash solution. Ventana knows they have a problem and are currently beta testing a new wash solution at other sites that should be rolled out soon. Of course they said soon 6-9 months ago. Anytime our Retic