RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-11 Thread Edwards, Richard
Sniffed my first formalin and saw first post-mortem November 1965. Richard Edwards Leicester U.K.

RE: [Histonet] IHC-start-up

2014-01-24 Thread Edwards, Richard
Your biggest problem is not your choice of machine but which antibodies will work/cross react on animal tissues, many if not most, do not. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Erin

[Histonet] Which] Buffer for IHC

2014-01-23 Thread Edwards, Richard
And what is the buffer of choice, PBS, TBS, with or without protein/detergents or whatever, thanks. Richard Edwards

[Histonet] GMAfix.

2014-01-02 Thread Edwards, Richard
Hi All, a Happy New Year to all, my question is, is there any point in including iodoacetamide and phenylmethyl sulphonylchloride in the acetone( used at -20C) used for fixing biopsies prior to GMA processing/embedding?, many thanks.

[Histonet] basement membranes

2013-11-04 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Best technique, tinctorial or otherwise of identifying, with a view to measuring their width, many thanks. Richard Edwards

[Histonet] Kimura stain, sorry a bit off topic

2013-09-30 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Hi there, does anybody know the advantage of this stain over a straight toluidine blue stain for wbcs??, many thanks. Richard Edwards Leicester university

RE: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center

2013-09-20 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
And sit around smoking as we mounted the sections from xylene, in an open lab -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jim Burchette Sent: 20 September 2013 14:41 To: Davis, Cassie Cc:

RE: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center

2013-09-20 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
- From: O'Donnell, Bill [mailto:billodonn...@catholichealth.net] Sent: 20 September 2013 15:09 To: Weems, Joyce K.; 'Edwards, Richard E.'; 'Jim Burchette'; Davis, Cassie Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center and it was always

[Histonet] complement immunohistochem.

2013-09-18 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Hi All, I have been asked to immunostain forcomplement factors C3 and C1q, any help/opinions gratefully received, apparently cryostat is the preferred option, but most of our biopsies to date are in acetone-fixed GMA processed or formalin-fixed paraffin processed, many

[Histonet] costing UK only

2013-09-06 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Hi All, I need to cost immunostaining etc., for a grant application, formalin fixed, paraffin processing, haematoxylin and eosin,5 antibodies, 50+ biopsies, using standard ABC kit, or perhaps the Envision package, any help or figures, or sources of figures and help gratefully

[Histonet] non-xylene dewaxing.

2013-07-15 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Hi All, any preferred methods?, all information gratefully received, many thanks. Richard Edwards University of Leicester U.K.

[Histonet] tol blue and mast cells

2013-07-12 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Hi All, your thoughts on the best toluidine blue method for mast cells?, many thanks. Richard Edwards University of Leicester U.K.

RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing

2013-06-18 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
What total rubbish, what planet is this manager from??? Good luck.. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Teresa Moore Sent: 17 June 2013 22:11 To:

RE: [Histonet] interview

2013-01-09 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Well if you only pay peanuts you only get monkeys.. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO Sent: 09 January 2013 00:05 To: Gale Limron; histonet

RE: [Histonet] Re: Help! Liver mistakenly processed in paraffin (had to be in OCT instead)!

2012-11-14 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Perhaps all is not lost as you will be able to see on a H@E the spaces reluctantly vacated by the lipids. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of z o n k e d Sent: 13 November 2012

RE: [Histonet] overfixation with formalin

2012-11-07 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
I have seen far more damaged/unusable (apart from H@E) tissues through under-fixation than over-fixation. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gudrun Lang Sent: 03

RE: [Histonet] Number of blocks

2012-10-25 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
If you don't mind me butting here in Rene, most of your papers are available in full on Pubmed. Cheers Richard -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] tissue microarrays

2012-10-18 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Can anyone recommend a tissue microarray system or supplier of tissue microarray sections, many thanks. Richard Edwards Leicester University

RE: [Histonet] Re: Methanol in H2O2 explanation

2012-07-13 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
We use hydrogen peroxide in a sodium azide solution,(on acetone fixed GMA processed tissue) works fine. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of McMahon, Loralee A Sent: 13 July 2012 15:18 To:

RE: [Histonet] cytology control slides?

2012-06-13 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
???buccal.. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Boyd, Debbie M Sent: 11 June 2012 15:48 To: pathr...@comcast.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] cytology

RE: [Histonet] Sequenza units for manual immunohistochemistry

2012-06-07 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
We empty them before they get to that stage, as this would be bound to affect the efficient working of the Coverplates. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Keri Colwell Sent: 06 June 2012

RE: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists

2012-05-28 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
' -Original Message- From: Edwards, Richard E. r...@leicester.ac.uk To: 'Janet Keeping' keeping.ja...@gmail.com; histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Fri, May 25, 2012 7:36 am Subject: RE: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists Same in UK, I have never understood why

RE: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists

2012-05-25 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Same in UK, I have never understood why the separation in the Land of the Free. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Janet Keeping Sent: 25 May 2012 12:38 To:

RE: [Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 99, Issue 22

2012-02-20 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
I have been a Trade Union(TU) member for all my working life, primarily because I believed in the TU concept of workers coming together to further their goals and as a counterbalance against exploitative employers, latterly I view TU membership more as an insurance policy should I need it

[Histonet] RE: Has anyone else noticed

2011-12-19 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Sounds to me as if you are wasting a few too many drops there!! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Della Speranza, Vinnie Sent: 19 December 2011 15:24 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] Toluidine blue

2011-12-09 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Yes, I met him in a bar in old Soho.. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ingles Claire Sent: 09 December 2011 14:48 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet]

[Histonet] antibody to eosinophil EG2

2011-12-08 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Looking for a supplier of the above antibody, I am aware that Pharmacia did supply it at one time, but contacting them to date has been fruitless, many thanks. Cheers Richard Edwards Leicester

[Histonet] pharmacia

2011-12-08 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
And a related question, who is distributing Pharmacia's antibodies at the present?, many thanks. -Original Message- From: Edwards, Richard E. Sent: 08 December 2011 10:47 To: Histonet Subject: antibody to eosinophil EG2 Looking for a supplier of the above antibody, I am aware

RE: [Histonet] Difference between Neutral Buffered Formalin 10% and NB formaldehyde 3.7 to 4%

2011-10-06 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
The answer, get another supervisor, she is obviously not up to it. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jenny Vega Sent: 06 October 2011 00:04 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject:

RE: [Histonet] decal question

2011-10-04 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Was it decalcifying a tissue fixed in a formalin based fixative using a hydrochloric acid containing decalcifying fluid? as even storage of HCl and formalin in the same area is a bad plan. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Sequenza

2011-09-16 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
According to my source at Fisher Scientific U.K, the distributor for the Shandon range in the U.K., the Sequenza and perhaps more importantly, the Coverplates are still listed and available. Richard Edwards

RE: [Histonet] I'm so sad for AFIP to close

2011-09-09 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Well unfortunately one can't have public/governmental spending cut backs without losing something important along the way. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of sdys...@mirnarx.com Sent: 09

RE: [Histonet] Re:peggy wenk comments on HT/HTL practical - To stick a Pin

2011-08-31 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
If you do not employ recently trained individuals, how on earth are they going to obtain the experience that Matt craves, it's beyond me. My daughter recently qualified as an Occupational Therapist, when she asked for the reason that she was unsuccessful in obtaining a post, they

[Histonet] RE: ...maybe a little more specific

2011-07-05 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
In our paper on peliosis hepatis in mice we used peroxidase conjugated wheat germ agglutinin purchased from Sigma, worked a treat. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of sgoe...@mirnarx.com

[Histonet] RE: Anatomicalalal

2011-06-14 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
How about just plain old Histopathology?? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara Sent: 13 June 2011 20:03 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Anatomicalalal I

RE: [Histonet] Input needed

2011-04-27 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Hi Mary, I was made redundant after almost 40 years with the UK's Medical Research Council at the age of 60 in 2008, I applied for several jobs, was offered interviews for all of them, got the first one at the local university, the down side is that I am on a

[Histonet] Grocott stain kit

2010-12-20 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
I am after a staining kit for the Grocott methenamine silver method for fungi, any recommendations out there?,any opinions of the Grocott method versus the PAS method?,many thanks. Cheers Richard Edwards

[Histonet] acetone/PAS/GMA

2010-11-30 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Has anyone ever performed a PAS on acetone fixed GMA processed tissues, we are looking for fungi in bronchial biopsies. Many thanks Richard Edwards University of Leicester

RE: [Histonet] unstained paraffin tissue slides storage

2010-11-04 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Room temperature storage has always worked fine for us, of course it all depends on the quality of fixation and processing, and what antigen you are after.. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] autofluorescence

2010-10-18 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Any information on current methods to counter autoflourescence in formalin fixed paraffin processed tissues would be much appreciated. Many thanks Richard Edwards

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

2010-09-20 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Whilst value for money and costings rule then the management will always look to save $$$s by hiring semi/unskilled personnel.the other point in this thread is that people are increasingly using the Histonet as an on-line and up to date text,

RE: [Histonet] new lab design

2010-09-14 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Just make sure you have many many many power sockets. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Feher, Stephen Sent: 13 September 2010 17:29 To: Blazek, Linda; Histonet Subject:

RE: [Histonet] Flat Ice???

2010-09-14 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
If the top is lumpy bumpy, take it out of the mold and simply turn it over!. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sherwood, Margaret Sent: 10 September 2010 15:58 To: Susan Raibley;

[Histonet] shrinkage/a howlong is a piece of string type question

2010-08-25 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Many thanks to all who responded, for paraffin processed tissues the figures suggested for the amount of shrinkage found or expected were :- more than 5%:5-10%:10%(twice):10-15%:20%:25%:30-35%:30-40%, one responder felt it was noticeable and another thought it was a fairy tale

[Histonet] shrinkage

2010-08-24 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Anybody aware of the degree of shrinkage in paraffin processed tissues and/or GMA processed tissues?, many thanks. Cheers Richard Edwards Leicester University.

[Histonet] RE: Travelling Histo Tech

2010-04-08 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
So you could sum it up thus:- Have knife, will slice for a price. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cheri Miller Sent: 08 April 2010 16:17 To: Marshall, Kimberly;

RE: [Histonet] help

2010-03-23 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Suggest you Google Henna tattoos and then make a feature of it with a few tasteful scrolls and patterns. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Patsy Ruegg Sent: 23 March 2010 16:00 To:

RE: [Histonet] Mc Coy fixative

2010-03-18 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Do you mean the real McCoys??. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cynthia Pyse Sent: 17 March 2010 15:01 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Mc Coy fixative Hi

RE: [Histonet] Negative controls

2010-03-05 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
So if one is doing an immunostaining staining run with say, 10 different primary antibodies, at different dilutions, would you have the the same number of different dilutions of the Biocare universal control, or just have the one at the least dilute, say 1/10??, thanks.

[Histonet] FW: mouse prions

2010-02-23 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Anybody out there handling/processing/sectioning mouse tissue containing mouse prions, if so, what safety precautions do you take?. Thanks Richard Edwards

RE: [Histonet] microwave processor

2010-02-03 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
I cannot help you with your specific enquiry, re the microwave processor, but gently suggest you learn from this experience and keep a comprehensive record of methods/techniques used in your laboratory, good luck anyway -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] RE: leaving IHC slides in wash buffer

2009-12-17 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Why?, and why introduce such an apparently unnecessary variable?. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jennifer Campbell Sent: 16 December 2009 18:35 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] Overstaining - Mayers HE

2009-12-10 Thread Edwards, Richard E.
Spot on!. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of John Kiernan Sent: 09 December 2009 17:10 To: Josephine Garcia Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Overstaining - Mayers