Re: [Histonet] Ethanol in tissue processing

2018-05-13 Thread Jacox, Robert A. via Histonet
Jay, Michael's post is correct and very well stated. In the US we estimate between 80 -85% of labs now use and RGA. The most common blend in the U.S is 95-5 which is 95% ethanol denatured with 5% methanol. Any company you purchase from should be happy to provide a C of A (certificate of analys

Re: [Histonet] FW: cutting a 5um frozen section from a 50um section of brain

2017-10-06 Thread Jacox, Robert A. via Histonet
again, E-van From: Jacox, Robert A. [mailto:robert.ja...@thermofisher.com] Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 12:55 PM To: Dessasau III, Evan mailto:edde...@emory.edu>> Cc: Siravo, Michele L. mailto:michele.sir...@thermofisher.com>>; Cole, Alan D. mailto:alan.c...@thermofisher.com>>

Re: [Histonet] Knife Sharpening Service

2016-10-05 Thread Jacox, Robert A. via Histonet
Try DDK (Delaware Diamond Knives), it has been some time since I used them but they were always a good choice Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2016, at 5:43 PM, Jessica Riggleman via Histonet > wrote: > > Can anyone recommend a good Knife Sharpening service around the east coast? > We are loca

Re: [Histonet] Distilled Water vs DI water for IHC and H&E staining

2016-07-29 Thread Jacox, Robert A. via Histonet
Caroline, As a vendor I have had the privilege to visit several hundred labs throughout the United States and in other countries. From what I have seen, I would say the the answer to your question is it depends on the quality of your local water source. In most cases city water systems a rather

Re: [Histonet] microtome validation

2016-07-09 Thread Jacox, Robert A. via Histonet
Ann, I would recommend validating manual microtomes more often then automatic. Any traditional gear driven microtome does change overtime as gears wear. This eventually will lead to the micron indicator on the microtome not reading what you are truly cutting. Automated, microtomes driven by ste

Re: [Histonet] specimen jar opener

2015-06-05 Thread Jacox, Robert A.
Good Grips make a jar opener that will handle up to a 480. Robert Jacox Manager, Global Tactical Marketing Anatomic Pathology Thermo Fisher Scientific Tel: 269-544-5651 l Mobile: 269-598-0747 robert.ja...@thermofisher.com l www.thermoscientific.com -Original Message- From: Stacy McLau

[Histonet] Job Opening: Histo Tech/quality assurance analyst position located in Kalamazoo MI

2015-04-09 Thread Jacox, Robert A.
ThermoFisher Scientific currently has an opening for a Histotech focused on quality assurance in Kalamazoo MI. For addition information please send your resume or contact Mandy Roschek at (269) 544-5718 or email mandy.rosc...@thermofisher.com. Robert Jacox Manager, Global Tactical Marketing An

RE: [Histonet] frozen tissue training

2015-03-02 Thread Jacox, Robert A.
Amy, I am not sure what type of tissue you are cutting but the MOHs society has a nice training course. Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery for Physicians and Mohs Technicians Thursday, November 5 – Sunday, November 8, 2015 Robert Jacox Manager, Global Tactical Marketing Anatomic Pathology Thermo

Re: [Histonet] Which kind of blade carrier?

2015-02-23 Thread Jacox, Robert A.
Kim, I like the E blade holder. I think it is a more robust platform and has less moving parts. The ER is good if you are doing mega cassettes and will accommodate larger blocks. Let me know if you need more information Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2015, at 9:37 AM, Lake, Kim S wrote: >

Re: [Histonet] THICK AND THIN SECTIONS ?

2015-02-17 Thread Jacox, Robert A.
Someone you may want to meet Sent from my iPad > On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:39 AM, Klaus Dern wrote: > > If you are using one of the following microtomes and are told your thick > and thin sectioning problem is caused by a worn out advance mechanism. ( > too much play between spindle and spindle nu