[Histonet] Histology specimens marked as positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Dear all, How do you tackle specimens which are marked positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, fresh or fixed, since grossing does not involve the release of aerosols? Not sure if fixation with formalin actually deactivates the infectious agent. Read somewhere that there is an alcohol/forma

[Histonet] F/S issue

Dear all, Thank you for your feedback regarding the frozen section issue. Very helpful. Regards, Dorianne Bonello Allied Health Practitioner (MLS) Histology Laboratory - Pathology Health-Mater Dei Hospital [cid:image001.jpg@01D67184.63288530] T +356 +356 25456434 E dorianne.m.bone...@go

[Histonet] frozen section problem

Dear all, We are experiencing freezing artifacts on our frozen sections. Basically, we are seeing cavity-like structures under the microscope, mostly elongated, especially when it's a frozen section on brain tissue. This is most probably happening due to ice crystal formation. We're not using

[Histonet] 10% formalin test kit/strips

Dear all, what test kits or strips would you recommend to determine if the liquid present in a container is 10% neutral buffered formalin or not? Regards, Dorianne Bonello Senior Allied Health Professional (MLS) Histology Laboratory - Pathology Health-Mater Dei Hospital [cid:image001.jpg@

[Histonet] slippery floors

Dear all, we are currently experiencing problems due to our lab/corridor linoleum floors which have become too slippery. Anyone experiencing the same problem? If so, can you please suggest any solutions/measures taken to make the floor less slippery. Regards, Dorianne

[Histonet] Xylene and DPX substitute

Dear all, what are your views on Xylene and DPX substitutes? Any suggestions please? Regards, Dorianne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet