[Histonet] Histology in the Caribbean

2010-08-22 Thread Histonet Alias
I am looking for any information on labs or hospitals that do histology in the Caribbean. Possibly the Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahamas, or USVI. Thanks! -- Al Ias HT(ASCP) Histology Manager Pathology Laboratory United States ___ Histonet mailing list

Re: [Histonet] Sirius Red

2010-02-24 Thread Histonet Alias
Here is a procedure that I found in the archives. http://www.histosearch.com/histonet/Jul01A/Siriusredcollagenprocedur.html And here is another... Sirius Red Stain Picro-sirius red Sirius Red F3B (CI 35780) Aldrich 36,554-8 synonym Direct Red 80 0.5gm Saturated aqueous Pi

[Histonet] Michelle Rederick where did you go?

2010-02-16 Thread Histonet Alias
*Does anyone have Michelle Rederick's contact info? She was working for Milestone.* -- Al Ias HT(ASCP) Histology Manager Pathology Laboratory United States ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mai

Re: [Histonet] Hypothetical question

2010-02-16 Thread Histonet Alias
Ha Ha Kim! Are you recruiting? I think if you are used to cutting 50 blocks then 100 will be "too much". Most tech are used to their certain workload and if it increases or if they go to a bigger lab it will take some adjustment. On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 12:32 PM, wrote: > Out of curiosity, how m

[Histonet] Negative Staining Positive

2009-08-13 Thread Histonet Alias
Has anyone noticed their negative mouse having some positive staining using the Ventana Benchmark XT? We use the iview detection. Any ideas? Thank you. -- Al Ias HT(ASCP) Histology Manager Pathology Laboratory United States ___ Histonet mailing list His

Re: [Histonet] Destain Hematoxylon

2009-05-04 Thread Histonet Alias
Acid alcohol. It may not remove all of it but it will remove the majority. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 5:32 AM, V. Neubert wrote: > Hi, > > I want to destain hematoxylin (Shandon's Gill II). How to do that? > > Thanks in advance, > > V. Neubert > > ___ > His

Re: [Histonet] grossing

2009-03-16 Thread Histonet Alias
> > This is right from the CAP checklist (ANP.11600) > > Roxanne > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Histonet Alias > To: godsgal...@aol.com > Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Sent: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:13 am > Subject: Re: [Histone

Re: [Histonet] grossing

2009-03-16 Thread Histonet Alias
Define presence? If they are able to have access a technical supervisor or a Pathologist if they have a question then this may just cover it. We have a Pathologist "on call" that can be in within minutes if there are any questions. On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM, wrote: > I hate to beat a dead

Re: [Histonet] metal molds vs. disposable molds

2009-03-11 Thread Histonet Alias
I have had issues with the plastic molds leaving an indention or not leaving a flat cutting surface. This is not good when you are cutting prostate biopsies. The ends of the tissue get cut away before you get to the center of the block. After seeing a tech do this I immediately trashed the plastic.

Re: [Histonet] Outside Lab

2009-01-07 Thread Histonet Alias
Get used to this sort of thing. It is happening in urology and derm practices. You can not blame them for keeping it in-house. They are making a profit on it so why not do it yourself? On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Paula Pierce < cont...@excaliburpathology.com> wrote: > The pathologists are pr

Re: [Histonet] (no subject)

2009-01-04 Thread Histonet Alias
Demo them all then decide which one works best for you. On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 7:42 AM, kristen arvidson wrote: > Hello all, > > I am looking for info on IP stainers. Which stainers are people using? > What does everyone like, dislike, etc. Any info is helpful. Thanks!! > > Kristen > > > > ___

Re: [Histonet] 7B11 clone of Ki67

2008-12-12 Thread Histonet Alias
Why not use the (30-9) clone? It is much easier to come by. I sue it on my Benchmark, cat# 790-4286. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Sebree Linda A wrote: > Good afternoon, 'netters, > > I am in desperate need of Ki67 antibody, clone 7B11 preferably, to use > on Ventana instruments. I didn't re

Re: [Histonet] Paraffin wax

2008-12-11 Thread Histonet Alias
I have had very good luck with Paraplast Plus for infiltration and using the Paraplast Xtra for embedding. On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM, Charles, Roger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Hello, > Could someone share their knowledge of the Paraplast line of paraffin with > me? We are being forced to

Re: [Histonet] microwave processor

2008-12-08 Thread Histonet Alias
The Pathos can only run one run at a time. It does everything a conventional processor does. It is fully automated. On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 7:50 AM, Evans, Andria B. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > We are currently looking at getting another microwave processor. We > currently have the Histos 5 and a

Re: [Histonet] Blue haze

2008-12-03 Thread Histonet Alias
On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Marshall, Kimberly < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Howdy all, > > I have just changed over to Surgi Path's H & E system. With the latest > fear of running out of hematoxylin and all my Pathologist wanted us to > change over. Its a great stain but we have a bad "h

Re: [Histonet] Blue haze

2008-12-03 Thread Histonet Alias
Hi Kimberly, Are you using a clarifier step? On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Marshall, Kimberly < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Howdy all, > > I have just changed over to Surgi Path's H & E system. With the latest > fear of running out of hematoxylin and all my Pathologist wanted us to > change

Re: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs

2008-12-03 Thread Histonet Alias
t blame Al. I'm sure he/she has bills just the rest of us do. > Bills that won't go away if he/she loses the job. > That's my story and I'm sticking to it. > > Joe Nocito BS, PA, HT(ASCP)QIHC > San Antonio, TX > > - Original Message - From:

Re: [Histonet] Expiration date checks

2008-12-02 Thread Histonet Alias
I actually have an excel spread sheet of expiration dates. I also place those dates into the outlook calender and I receive a notification a week before the expiration. On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 6:49 PM, Patti Loykasek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Hi all. I am hoping for some clever ideas on the best

Re: [Histonet] Best Tissue for H&E Control

2008-12-02 Thread Histonet Alias
Hi Tanisha, We use an appendix for our H&E qc. On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 11:33 AM, McKnight, Tanisha < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello All: > > Can I get some of you to share with me, what types of tissue you use to > assess the quality of your H&E? Or what tissue type do you believe to be > best

Re: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs

2008-12-02 Thread Histonet Alias
University of South Carolina > 165 Ashley Avenue Suite 309 > Charleston, South Carolina 29425 > Tel: (843) 792-6353 > Fax: (843) 792-8974 > > > -Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Histonet Alias > Sent: Saturday, Nove

Re: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs

2008-11-29 Thread Histonet Alias
; > Mark > > On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 11:51 AM, Histonet Alias <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> They are switching to a more reliable manufacturer. They are being >> proactive >> and switching them before they fail down the road. My XT has been a >> workhorse b

Re: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark XTs

2008-11-28 Thread Histonet Alias
They are switching to a more reliable manufacturer. They are being proactive and switching them before they fail down the road. My XT has been a workhorse but we know certain peoples opinions about the company on here. I will take it any day over the rest. On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 5:29 PM, Burton,

Re: [Histonet] Help with protocols

2008-11-28 Thread Histonet Alias
If the CC1 standard 32 with amp, 42 degrees does not work then try using protease 1 4-6 minutes on it. On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Lena Spencer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Hi All: > > I have been working up the PMS2 and MLH2 mismatched repair genes and I am > not satisfied with my results.

Re: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Histonet Alias
Use brine as a base for all pickling. Mix 6 cups distilled water, 3 cups white vinegar and 1/2 cup pickling salt in a large pot. Boil gently. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Della Speranza, Vinnie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I have a patient requesting her gall bladder be returned to her for >

Re: [Histonet] RE: Floaters

2008-11-24 Thread Histonet Alias
ANP.23350 Phase II N/A YES NO *Are flotation baths clean and well-maintained, and is there a procedure for preventing cross-contamination of paraffin sections in the bath?* * * NOTE: Of particular importance are periodic water changes or blotting of the water surface so that s

Re: Check out this MSDS exerpt for HistoClear RE: [Histonet] HistoClear question

2008-11-18 Thread Histonet Alias
I use it as a mixer! On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:16 PM, Cheryl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Read down to Characteristics-- I want to know who they got to taste this > stuff??!!! > > Cheryl > _ > > HISTOCLEAR (C10H16) A naturally occurring hydrocarbon found in plants. > > SYNONYMS > 1-methyl

Re: [Histonet] Dako Link True Positive ID

2008-11-16 Thread Histonet Alias
Have you looked into the Ventana "Vantage" system yet? I saw a demo of this and it looks pretty impressive. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Sharon Scalise < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We are investigating systems for specimen tracking using bar-code > technology (including cassette and slide pr

Re: [Histonet] fibrin

2008-11-13 Thread Histonet Alias
Try the Martius scarlet blue (MSB) or PTAH. On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 1:26 PM, Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Happy Thursday everyone! > > I would like to know what special stain is being used for fibrin > demonstration. > > Thanks in advance for your help! > > Je