Re: [Histonet] Is there a way to orient FFPE sections with an indicator that remains visible post staining?

2021-04-08 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
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[Histonet] Leica Slide Printer

2021-02-17 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
worried since they are guaranteed for 1 year that they will break down after that time and then we will play the replacement rodeo on our dime. Thank you so much for your help! -- Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP) She/Her Histology Supervisor Tempus Labs 600 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60654 Cell: (708)269

[Histonet] Dako PD-L1 questions

2020-08-10 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
, how reliable you find the instrumentation to be, and how user friendly it is. Additionally, does it require a lot of maintenance? Thank you all - feel free to DM me if you prefer. -- Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tempus Labs 600 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60654 Cell: (708)269

Re: [Histonet] Human Tissue Blocks

2020-07-27 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
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[Histonet] Warm formalin

2020-07-21 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
rences one way or another. Does anyone have any policies regarding this? Thanks so much! Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology & Oral Pathology Service Phone: 415-3537248 | Fax: 415-353-7543 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is for t

Re: [Histonet] New lab set up

2019-09-18 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
ce we are usually embedding for 4 to 5 hours the ability to change positions would be nice. So my suggestion would be a get a higher table so that you could sit or stand depending on your mood! Have a great Wednesday! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology and Oral Path

Re: [Histonet] Help to interview new employees for the first time

2019-09-12 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
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[Histonet] Tissue scrolling

2019-09-06 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
this for samples that in the past have had large quantities of recuts. Thank you for any information you can provide! -- Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tempus Labs 600 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60654 Cell: (708)269-8610 -- This email and any attachments may contain privileged and

Re: [Histonet] Antibodies

2019-08-22 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
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Re: [Histonet] Use of Freeze Spray in a Cryostat

2019-05-28 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
g this message, > please contact the sender. Disclaimer R001.0 > ___ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > -- Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP) Histology Super

[Histonet] Stain consulting services

2019-02-27 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
f my ability to solve. Thank you in advance for any advice or consulting recommendations! Have a lovely Wednesday! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service 1701 Divisadero Street, RM 230 San Francisco, CA 94115 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice

Re: [Histonet] What would your advice be for a New Grad? I speak

2018-11-05 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
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[Histonet] RUO antibody

2018-10-18 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
showing negative results. I currently am using the Ultraview kit for optimization, our pathologist likes CC2 for 44 min, Ab. Inc for 40 min using a 1:100 dilution. Anyone have any suggestions that might help? If you want more detailed info I can provide as well! -- Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP

[Histonet] Job Opening in Massachusetts: IHC Lab Supervisor

2018-10-09 Thread Erin Sarricks via Histonet
HSRL (Histo-Scientific Research Labs) is a leading GLP contract research organization which specializes in veterinary histopathology since 1999. Our staff has been committed to scientific integrity and superior responsiveness to client needs. A career with HSRL offers you potential to join an estab

[Histonet] LDT question

2018-08-23 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
right over to the Benchmark so I can see why the idea that it can run our IVD items seems plausable. However what I need to know is which is correct? I do not want to do something that I am uncomfortable doing without checking with others in my field first. Thanks! -- Erin McCarthy

[Histonet] Molecular Testing

2018-05-22 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
Hi All, When cutting for NGS testing what additional measures do you take to minimize contamination? We are a pretty clean outfit here, but still, have some trace sample carryover occurring in cases we cut in-house. We already use a fresh blade with every case, use tools like forceps instead of fi

[Histonet] Whole Slide Imaging

2018-02-21 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
back to the original facilities. Any questions I will gladly add more! Thanks! -- Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP) Lead Histotechnician Tempus Labs 600 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60654 Ph:(312) 638-6344 Ext.3835 -- This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential information and

[Histonet] Suggested Requirements for new uncertified HTs

2018-01-08 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
hard to access what a person is capable of, would it be acceptable for me to have applicants performs a cutting time test? I am open to hiring new techs, but I want to make sure we are not hamstrung by a great interviewer with a lacking technical skill set. Thanks! -- Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP

[Histonet] ROS1

2017-12-11 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
Good morning histoland! Has anyone had success with the ROS1 antibody from CellSignaling? I just can't seem to get it working beyond what our pathologist call "a faint blush". I would greatly appreciate if you would be wiling to share your protocol! Have a lovely Monda

[Histonet] Workload tracking

2017-08-30 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
going out with repetitive motion injuries because they ended up with an unfair portion of the workload. Thank you in advance for any suggestions! Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service 1701 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94044 415-353-7248 Confidentia

[Histonet] Searching for Horizontal Slide Racks

2017-07-26 Thread Erin Sarricks via Histonet
first few photos seen here from Ted Pella: metal microscope slide racks <https://www.google.com/search?q=metal+microscope+slide+racks&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRrLHwqafVAhUB4SYKHa0OA9QQ_AUICygC&biw=1240&bih=625#imgrc=_> Thanks in

[Histonet] Sheep tissue

2017-06-10 Thread Erin Galati via Histonet
out. Thanks in advance for your help! Regards, Erin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] HHV-8

2017-05-22 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
Good morning histonetters! I'm looking for a new source for HHV-8 (KSV), clone 13B10, antibody. CellMarque's is no longer IVD, nor is Ventana. Does anyone have a suggestion? Thank you! Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service 1701 Div

[Histonet] Leishmaniasis ctrl

2016-11-21 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
Hi all, Does anyone know of a source for a Leishmaniasis control block or control slides for IHC? Thanks in advance! Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service 1701 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94044 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The

[Histonet] Vacuolated and torn?

2016-10-06 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
Good morning everyone! One of my pathologists says that we are having a problem with the tissue on the slides looking vacuolated and torn. He is convinced it is from microtomy. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking that it might be a processing issue. Thanks in advance! Erin Martin

[Histonet] Searching for Horizontal Slide Racks

2016-09-20 Thread Erin Sarricks via Histonet
I am willing to purchase and pay for shipping if anyone has any they are getting rid of. Thank you! Erin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Microm Block Holder

2016-07-26 Thread Erin Galati via Histonet
Hi all, I am going to take a shot in the dark here and see if anyone has a block holder/chuck for a microm microtome that they would be willing to sell. Thanks in advance for your help! Regards, Erin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Santa Cruz antibodies

2016-06-08 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
Hi all! Santa Cruz Biotech has to discontinue all goat and rabbit antibody production: http://blogs.sciencemag.org/pipeline/archives/2016/05/23/trouble-at-santa-cruz-biotechnology I hope you are all having a great Tuesday! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology

[Histonet] Microm Block Holder

2016-02-18 Thread Erin Sarricks via Histonet
Hi Histonet- I am searching for a block holder for our Microm microtome and am wondering if anyone has one they are willing to part with or sell. Thanks in advance for your help! Erin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

[Histonet] HPV DNA Probe question

2016-01-22 Thread Erin McCarthy via Histonet
prefer HR and LR be run on separate slides instead of as a cocktail. Anyone have any thoughts? *Erin McCarthy HT, ASCP* Third Shift Lead Histotechnician OSF Saint Francis Medical Center 530 NE Glen Oak Ave. Peoria, IL Phone (309)624-9043 ___ Histonet

[Histonet] Cryostat sectioning of FF lymph node

2015-12-14 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
crystals and that it would be difficult to get the sections to stick. If you have any advice I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks, Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service 1701 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94044 415-353-7248

[Histonet] Searching for Horizontal Slide Racks

2015-07-01 Thread Erin Sarricks
Hi Histonet- Does anyone have any slide racks that hold the slides horizontally that they no longer need? Like this but for maybe 50-60 slides? http://grale.com.au/products/view/297 I am willing to purchase and pay for shipping if anyone has any they are getting rid of. Thank you! Erin

[Histonet] H&E staining issues

2015-06-28 Thread Erin
Was wondering if anyone else is experiencing any h&e staining issues recently using the symphony stainer? Our lab has been experiencing uneven staining and dark mucin staining especially on our Gi biopsies. This has been happening on specimens that have been processed on different processors, tw

[Histonet] Re: Old slides

2015-03-12 Thread Martin, Erin
th it. That's why there are often issues with film coverslipped slides from that time period. It's a pain to deal with but not difficult. Good luck! Erin Martin UCSF Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service Message: 5 >On Tue, 10 Mar 2015 John Kiernan jkier...@uwo.ca<m

[Histonet] IHC / Morphometry Technician wanted in Shenandoah Valley Virginia

2015-03-10 Thread Erin Sarricks
Histology Laboratory located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is looking to add to it's team. In this position, you will need a working knowledge of IHC theory and practical IHC experience. The best candidate for the position will oversee immunohistochemical staining as well as perform other hi

[Histonet] VIP 3000 Processor Trays

2015-02-04 Thread Erin Sarricks
around $400, so I wanted to reach out to histonet to see if anyone had any other options. Thanks for your help and have a great day! Erin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Re: Block counts

2015-01-13 Thread Martin, Erin
Good morning! I agree with some of the other comments - "per day" is too variable because of tissue type, overall volume, etc. We use hourly average to try to keep everyone in the same range but still leave room for individual abilities. Erin Erin Martin, Histology Super

[Histonet] Lab power failures

2014-12-11 Thread Martin, Erin
Good morning all! Would anyone mind sharing their plans for power failure? We have backup generator power on red plugs but my pathologists want a plan for what we would do if the power went out AND the backup generator failed. Thanks for your help! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor

[Histonet] Re: Rubber mats for pinning specimens

2014-11-19 Thread Martin, Erin
a few paper towels on the foam before you put the specimen down to pin - it will allow the formalin to get under the tissue. Foam can be a bit crumbly, like cork, but since you are repurposing something that would have gone in the trash you can always throw them out after the specimen is fixed.

[Histonet] Leica IP S Slide Printer

2014-04-07 Thread Erin Sarricks
every 3 months per Leica recommendation. I'd love to hear from other people who use this machine. Thanks in advance for your help! Regards, Erin Galati, HT (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] DAB for hemoglobin?

2014-03-17 Thread Martin, Erin
ks do this? Thank you! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or priviledged material. Any r

[Histonet] Hemoglobin stain

2014-03-17 Thread Martin, Erin
ely. Does anyone have a protocol that might give the same results? Thank you, Erin Martin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Am J Dermatopathol. 1995 Aug;17(4):362-7. Benzidine stain for the histochemical detection of hemoglobin in splinter

[Histonet] Negative Controls

2014-02-13 Thread Martin, Erin
requirements and therefore still want to see negative controls. Has anyone by inspected recently by TJC and had this issue come up? Thank you! Erin Martin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended

[Histonet] Deionized Water

2014-02-04 Thread Erin Sarricks
Hello Histonet- I was just curious as to what types of Deionized water systems you all use. We are looking for an easy, low-volume system that creates Type II DI water. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Regards, Erin Sarricks, HT(ASCP

[Histonet] IHC-start-up

2014-01-23 Thread Erin Sarricks
, Ki-67 and TUNEL. We looked at the Ventana Discovery XT and appeared to be a good fit for our needs. Does anyone have any other advice on other machines we should look into? Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Regards, Erin Sarricks, HT (ASCP

[Histonet] Re: Bunsen Burner

2013-09-19 Thread Martin, Erin
No open flames. Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or priviledged material. Any review

[Histonet] Cutting Nails

2013-09-17 Thread Martin, Erin
We use a 50% solution of Nair in water to soak nail blocks after we have faced into them. Then albumin to keep them on the slides. Works great! Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only

[Histonet] (no subject)

2013-09-09 Thread Martin, Erin
embedded at 58C. Or am I missing something? Does anyone have a clear cut answer to this? Thanks everyone! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity

[Histonet] Re: p63 Vendor

2013-08-12 Thread Martin, Erin
Happy Monday! We get ours from BioCare. -Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or priviledged

[Histonet] IF on FFPE

2013-03-19 Thread Martin, Erin
nal immunopathologic diagnosis. This is all foreign to me - we do IF on derm following an inherited protocol. I've never worked up any IF. If anyone has thoughts on how to apply this to skin I'd appreciate it! Thanks Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service

[Histonet] Immunofluorescence on FFPE skin

2013-03-18 Thread Martin, Erin
way to use HIER in waterbath or pressure cooker? Thanks in advance, Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain conf

[Histonet] hot copy

2013-03-13 Thread Erin and Jesse Conley
http://www.petfriendly.es/llahg/hxlke.wcdarfmxxhbo ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Xylene free processing

2013-01-10 Thread Martin, Erin
xylene in the cleaning cycle but it's only a gallon. Good luck! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confide

[Histonet] Rat Brain Serial Sections

2012-09-25 Thread Erin Sarricks
dryness? Would you recommend soaking the block in ammonium hydroxide or wiping the surface of the block with it between sections? Also, what dilution would you use? Thanks in advance for your help! Erin Sarricks, HT (ASCP) Histology Team Leader USAMRICD Comparative Pathology Branch

Re: [Histonet] RE: Hold IHC overnight

2012-07-18 Thread Erin and Jesse
I agree On Jul 18, 2012, at 2:35 PM, "Goins, Tresa" wrote: > I vote No - this run would be valid only if you held all future slides > overnight after HIER. > > -Original Message- > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Microwave processors

2012-04-10 Thread Martin, Erin
out a good rapid derm processing protocol on a conventional processor? Thank you so much! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed an

[Histonet] re: xylene substitute for processing

2012-03-05 Thread Martin, Erin
and found no difference in special stains, immuno or H&E. Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mai

[Histonet] MCP antibody?

2012-01-24 Thread Martin, Erin
Good morning everyone, Does anyone use MCP antibody (Merkel Cell Polyoma Virus) from a vendor other than Santa Cruz Biotech? If so, would you please let me know your source? Thank you! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248

[Histonet] MAP-2 Troubleshooting

2011-11-30 Thread Erin Sarricks
ttempts at modifying the retrieval process have not been unsuccessful. Has anyone else been running into these issues? Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Erin Sarricks, HT (ASCP) Histology Team Leader USAMRICD Comparative Pathology Branch Office: Bldg E-3081 R

[Histonet] ASR FISH probes

2011-11-30 Thread Martin, Erin
be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Erin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Woelcke Myelin Stain

2011-11-28 Thread Erin Sarricks
would be great! Thanks! Erin Sarricks Erin Sarricks, HT (ASCP) Histology Team Leader USAMRICD Comparative Pathology Branch Office: Bldg E-3081 Room 178 E-mail: erin.p.sarri...@us.army.mil Phone: 410-436-1967 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] BAP1 from Santa Cruz Biotech

2011-10-03 Thread Martin, Erin
it to work like the BAP1 at another facility who got it to work (intermittently only) on one of 2 Ventana instruments. Thanks in advance for your help! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248

[Histonet] Microm 355S

2011-09-12 Thread Martin, Erin
rcuit boards... and it's still doing it. Has anyone else seen this problem and if so how did they fix it? Thanks in advance! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248 ___ Histonet mailing lis

[Histonet] Re: Failed water test

2011-07-04 Thread Martin, Erin
to go that far. Hope this helps! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

FW: [Histonet] Sakura Tissue-tek Glas Air bubble problems

2011-05-17 Thread Bertani, Erin
Try an extended prime when you start it in the am, it seemed to resolve the issue with our glass coverslipper at least for now. (We were having a horrible time with it, and that's what the repair man did. No bubbles for five days and running!) Erin G. Bertani, B.A. Clinical Labor

RE: [Histonet] Sakura Tissue-tek Glas Air bubble problems

2011-05-17 Thread Bertani, Erin
Try an extended prime when you start it in the am, it seemed to resolve the issue with our glass coverslipper at least for now. (We were having a horrible time with it, and that's what the repair man did. No bubbles for five days and running!) Erin G. Bertani, B.A. Clinical Labor

[Histonet] Mycoplasma stain

2011-03-22 Thread Erin Sarricks
Hi Histonet- Does anyone know of a good stain for mycoplasma? Our pathologist wanted to try an overnight Giemsa stain, but I wanted to check and see if anyone knew of another stain that might work well. Thanks! Erin Sarricks, HT (ASCP) Histology Laboratory Technician USAMRICD Comparative

[Histonet] PAS for basement membrane

2011-03-15 Thread Martin, Erin
ank you in advance! Thanks Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] PAS with Diastase Digestion

2011-02-09 Thread Erin Sarricks
to stain, so spitting on them is my last last last resort! Haha! Thanks in advance for all your help! Erin Sarricks, HT (ASCP) Histology Laboratory Technician USAMRICD Comparative Pathology Branch Office: Bldg E-3081 Room 178 E-mail: erin.p.sarri...@us.army.mil __

[Histonet] Waste down the drain

2010-11-12 Thread Martin, Erin
cal regulatory agency, which would make it easier for them to give you guidance. Erin Martin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.uts

[Histonet] Fontana

2010-08-18 Thread Martin, Erin
. Does anyone have an idea of why just that layer would overstain? On only a few slides of the set? Thank you! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Freezing spray artifact

2010-05-19 Thread Martin, Erin
Has anyone run into a problem or artifact from freezing spray? I think we may be having a problem with it but I can't find any pictures or descriptions of what it looks like. Thanks in advance, Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353

Re: [Histonet] Are Histotechs considered "exempt" employees?

2010-05-13 Thread Martin, Erin
7;s with Denise from Dako! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Processing problem

2010-04-29 Thread Martin, Erin
your help! Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Dermatopathology 415-353-7248 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Toenails

2010-04-28 Thread Martin, Erin
Hi, We keep ours on by using egg albumin (from American Master Tech). Brush some on the slide, let it air dry then pick up your sections. It will hold through PASD as well as H&E. Good luck! Erin PS A 1:4 Nair solution softens the block up nicely after you face it in. Erin Ma

[Histonet] Alcohol fixation and immuno

2010-02-02 Thread Martin, Erin
malin step on the processor? Enough to require some retrieval but not as much as formalin fixed tissue? Has anyone else run into this problem? If so, how did you solve it? Thank you for you help! Erin Martin UCSF Dermatopathology ___ Histonet mailing

[Histonet] SOX10

2009-09-24 Thread Martin, Erin
Hi, Would anyone using SOX10 antibody please tell me where they buy it? If you have a procedure that you would be willing to share as well I would be very appreciative. Thank you! Erin Martin UCSF Dermatopathology ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Formalin storage

2009-09-11 Thread Martin, Erin
We too were told by our internal safety compliance officer that 10% NBF has to be stored in flammable cabinets and that is now how we store it. We were also told that our general purpose household bleach has to be in a flammable cabinet Erin Martin UCSF Dermatopathology

[Histonet] Intellipath LIS

2009-06-03 Thread Martin, Erin
Hi everyone, Are any of you using the Intellipath LIS? Not the Intellipath stainer from Biocare. If so, I have some questions on how you use the procedures report to get your orders. Thanks! Erin Martin UCSF Dermatopathology ___ Histonet mailing

[Histonet] Microwave processors, again

2009-02-13 Thread Martin, Erin
Hi all, >From the responses I have received, almost everyone loves their microwave >processors for soft tissue biospies. Is anyone using a microwave on derm? Erin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.ed

[Histonet] Microwave processors

2009-02-12 Thread Martin, Erin
Hi all, What experiences have you all had with microwave processors? Sakura? Milestone? We're trying to figure something our. I know there will be some passionate responses...And I look forward to them! Thanks so much, Erin Marti

RE: [Histonet] Slide drying

2008-12-22 Thread Martin, Erin
Hi Jeanine, What are spacer coils? I don't think I've ever heard of them. Thanks, Erin Martin UCSF Dermatopathology From: Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) [mailto:j...@cdc.gov] Sent: Mon 12/22/2008 11:29 AM To: Martin, Erin; histonet S

RE: [Histonet] Slide drying

2008-12-22 Thread Martin, Erin
they are divided between different docs so the flats are would not follow numerical order... I know it's expecting a lot to think that slides would be ready for file so fast. I needed some other opinions to show them. Thanks, Erin From: Michael Mihalik

[Histonet] Slide drying

2008-12-22 Thread Martin, Erin
convection oven for a few hours but the slides still get all stuck together in the file. They will not consider film coverslipping. Does anyone else file this quickly? I am grateful for any suggestions! Erin Martin UCSF Dermatopathology

[Histonet] NGF p75

2008-11-12 Thread Martin, Erin
Good morning, Does anyone know of a source for antibody NGF p75 other than Chemicon/Millipore? The last few lots we have gotten from them have been dramatically weaker so I'd like to find a new vendor. Thanks! Erin ___ Histonet mailing