[Histonet] glass coverslipper

2010-03-04 Thread Derek Papalegis
Hi Everyone, I am looking for a glass coverslipper and was wondering what people recommend. I am in a small research lab so having a small footprint is very important. It doesn't have to be very fast but I need something dependable that will give consistent results. Thanks, Derek --

Re: [Histonet] mice legs

2009-09-15 Thread Derek Papalegis
.5 hr When processing, only process the bone samples with this program. If you batch other tissues in with the bones, the tissue will be over processed. Let me know if you have any more questions. Derek Derek Papalegis HT (ASCP) Senior Histology Technologist Division of Laboratory Animal Med

[Histonet] equipment pricing

2009-09-09 Thread Derek Papalegis
It is tough to get a definite answer from vendors concerning pricing if you don't know whether you will be purchasing soon or not. Thanks for the help. Derek -- Derek Papalegis HT (ASCP) Senior Histology Technologist Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine Tufts University 136 Harrison A

[Histonet] reticulin stain

2009-06-19 Thread Derek Papalegis
I am having some difficulty getting the proper results from my reticulin stain. I have been following and tweaking the procedure outlined in Carson's book without any success. Could someone please forward me their procedure that has all the kinks worked out? Thanks, Derek -- Derek Papa

Re: [Histonet] Oil Red O despair

2008-11-17 Thread Derek Papalegis
I have had much better luck staining liver samples with Sudan Black B rather than with Oil Red O. I suggest giving that a try. Derek Papalegis HT (ASCP) Senior Histology Technologist Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine Tufts University 136 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02111 phone: 617 636