[Histonet] RE: question on H pylori

2011-06-08 Thread Dawson, Glen
Lisa, We use both IHC and Warthin Starry here, depending on the Pathologist's preference. Glen Dawson BS, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. neg. control question

2011-05-20 Thread Dawson, Glen
[mailto:pete.peder...@healthonecares.com] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:31 PM To: Dawson, Glen; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. neg. control question Glen, If I am to understand you correctly you are saying control tissue is not treated the same as patient tissue

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. neg. control question

2011-05-20 Thread Dawson, Glen
Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dawson, Glen Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 12:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. neg. control question IMHO: Running any piece

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. neg. control question

2011-05-19 Thread Dawson, Glen
IMHO: Running any piece of tissue as a control that does not belong to the patient being tested makes zero sense. Because it would not be from the patient tissue being tested, how do you know if it was handled the same as the patient tissue? For example: 1) Were they processed the same way?

RE: [Histonet] Ventana's Basal Cell Cocktail

2011-03-30 Thread Dawson, Glen
Sharon, I do a CK34BE12 P63 cocktail for basal cells charge for only one stain. That being said, you can absolutely charge for 2 as P63 in nuclear the CK34BE12 is cytoplasmic, so the pathologist can discern one from the other. I am considering setting it up as a double charge in the

[Histonet] Herpes Virus

2011-03-08 Thread Dawson, Glen
All, I am looking for a good HSVI/HSVII cocktail for IHC. Can anyone out there suggest a good one? Thank-you in Advance, Glen Dawson BS, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] High Complexity Testing

2011-02-08 Thread Dawson, Glen
Sheila, Yes, IHC/ISH is considered high complexity testing. Sounds like you have a real gem for a pathologist...sorry to hear that. Just don't let him/her pay you like a janitor just because that's what he/she thinks that is what you are. Glen Dawson BS, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC Manager

RE: [Histonet] High Complexity Testing

2011-02-08 Thread Dawson, Glen
Sorry for the early morning grammar everyone... -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dawson, Glen Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 7:13 AM To: 'Sheila Fonner'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] High Complexity Testing

2011-02-08 Thread Dawson, Glen
Alright, if IHC is not high complexity testing, CAP should cut that massive part of their inspection in half and concentrate more on the pathologists' ability to accurately interpret the staining. Too much CAP regulation, Proficiency Testing validation requirements involved if all IHC is is

[Histonet] OCT 3/4

2011-01-18 Thread Dawson, Glen
All, My docs are asking that I work up an OCT 3/4 antibody. Can anyone give me their opinion on a good one? I'm not finding a stand out in my research so I'm looking for some opinions from those in the trenches. Thanx in Advance, Glen Dawson BS, HT(ASCP), QIHC IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI

FW: [Histonet] Posting comments

2010-09-20 Thread Dawson, Glen
-Original Message- From: Dawson, Glen Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 9:10 AM To: 'Merced M Leiker' Subject:RE: [Histonet] Posting comments Carrie, Until you've had some psychopath threaten you with a lawsuit, or threaten to tell on you with your current employer

RE: [Histonet] RE: AMT Cover

2010-05-14 Thread Dawson, Glen
All, I just looked at the notorious AMT cover that people are up in arms about and I must disagree with the comments that were posted thus far. The techs here and myself are quite surprised by the reactions because it is on a medical catalogue and is far from being lewd or obscene. You could

RE: [Histonet] CD68

2010-05-03 Thread Dawson, Glen
I use both KP-1 and PGM-1. KP-1 is ordered about ten times as much as the PGM-1. Glen Dawson BS, HT QIHC (ASCP) IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cynthia

[Histonet] RE: CD5

2010-04-05 Thread Dawson, Glen
Jeff, Thermo Scientific (Formally NeoMarkers) CD5 (Clone SP19): Catalogue# RM-9119-S. Concentration of 1:75 diluted w/Dako diluent. Antigen Retrieval: PH6.0 Citrate Target Retrieval (DAKO) for 35 min. @ 99 degrees C, followed by a 20 min. room temp. cool down. 35 minute primary antibody

RE: [Histonet] Histo Day

2010-03-10 Thread Dawson, Glen
I was working at a grocery store deli with a BS in biology when a teacher from the local technical college started there for something to do over the summer. He told me about a program called Histotechnology that boasted 100% placement after graduation. That was enough for me I was interning

RE: [Histonet] Slide marking pens

2010-01-13 Thread Dawson, Glen
I have had very good luck with the Surgipath Marking Pens Cat.#01880. I've tried many they are the only ones that can stand up to my high pH Heat Induced Epitope Retrieval (HIER). Best of Luck, Glen Dawson BS, HT QIHC (ASCP) IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI -Original Message- From:

RE: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT

2009-10-22 Thread Dawson, Glen
All, We as human beings are sloughing off skin cells, germs, hair, etc... Since we could contaminate the lab, I move that all people be banned from the histo lab...oh yeah, how would the work get done? Long story short, it is correct that plants can cause contamination, but it is overkill to

[Histonet] C3d

2009-09-15 Thread Dawson, Glen
All, I have a request to work up a monoclonal C3d fluorescent stain (for frozen sections). Can anyone out there suggest a good one? I am currently running C4d clinicians are asking for the C3d as well. Thank-you in Advance, Glen Dawson BS, HT QIHC (ASCP) IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI

[Histonet] IgG4

2009-08-24 Thread Dawson, Glen
All, Is anyone performing paraffin block IHC staining for IgG4? If so, a vendor name would be much appreciated. Thank-you, Glen Dawson Milwaukee, WI ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] Lab Telephone

2009-08-18 Thread Dawson, Glen
Sara, Maybe you're looking a gift horse in the mouth. There have been many days that I WISHED that I had no phone in my lab because it was a constant distraction in an already hectic day. Once your boss has to hand deliver a few messages/orders to you, he/she will most likely provide a phone

RE: [Histonet] Special stainers

2009-07-14 Thread Dawson, Glen
The Artisan (DAKO) is the best. Glen Dawson BS, HT QIHC (ASCP) IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kristen arvidson Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:13 AM To:

RE: [Histonet] Off topic posts

2009-04-02 Thread Dawson, Glen
KIDS, KIDS!!! Enough is enough. Take it off the list and respond to one another privately. It's fast becoming like observing a daycare here. Glen Dawson IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Biomeda Corp.

2008-12-03 Thread Dawson, Glen
All, I vaguely remember a discussion on this, but could someone please refresh me on who bought out Biomeda and perhaps provide contact information for whomever is now dispensing their product? I am looking for their FITC Streptavidin (F72) so if there are any vendors that provide a similar