Re: [Histonet] AFB STAIN

You should put the AFB control on a separate slide to prevent cross-contamination.  Laurie Redmond -Original Message- From: ADESUPO ADESUYI via Histonet To: histonet Sent: Wed, Oct 3, 2018 7:58 pm Subject: [Histonet] AFB STAIN Hello, I have a question please. For the AFB Stain, do we

[Histonet] Paraffin Dispenser

I'm looking for a 2.5 gallon (approx) paraffin dispenser ASAP - new or refurbished.  I need to find one that is in stock and can be shipped immediately.  Vendors are welcome to respond. Thank you, Laurie Redmond Path MD  Los Angeles, CA ___ Histonet ma

Re: [Histonet] Giemsa vs Diff Quik

We use the Diff Quik in place of the Giemsa stain for H. Pylori on gastric bx's.  I believe you can use the Diff Quik for FNA's, especially if it is just for a preliminary diagnosis and you will be staining with H&E or a cytology stain later.  We get our Diff Quik from Medical Chemical Corporati

[Histonet] Per diem Histotech position at Path MD

Path MD is looking for a per diem histotech to work Saturdays and as needed during the week.  Must be ASCP registered and be able to start between midnight and 2:00 am and also be able to work during the holidays. Path MD is a state of the art Pathology Lab located in West Hollywood.  We are lo

[Histonet] Special stains and hoods

I would like to know how many people perform (manual) routine special stains under a hood.  We do basic specials - Giemsa, AB/PAS, GMS, Trichrome, Muci - but we do them on the counter, not under a hood.  We have been told the staining needs to be done under a hood, but I have never done that in

Re: [Histonet] Microtomes

We have three Thermo 355S's.  They are nice because you can use them in the automated mode or manual mode.  All of our HT's use the manual mode, so now we just buy the manual version. Laurie Redmond HT (ASCP) Path MD -Original Message- From: Piche, Jessica via Histonet To: histonet S

[Histonet] Excelsior Tissue Processor

If there is anyone out there who is using the Thermo Fisher Excelsior Tissue processor for biopsies, would you please contact me directly at my personal email?  I have a question about your processing program. Thanks, Laurie Redmond ___ Histonet mailin

Re: [Histonet] pH of formalin

We monitor the concentration and pH of our recycled formalin weekly, but since it has been consistently within range I may start monitoring monthly. -Original Message- From: Baldwin, Kathy via Histonet To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2018 11:25 am Subject: [Hi

[Histonet] Silver disposal

I'm wondering how others dispose of their silver waste from a GMS stain?  We have always collected and disposed of it separately from our other chemical waste.  We have a 55 gallon drum where we dispose of formalin, alcohol and xylene, and I was told by several people that we could just add the

[Histonet] V600E

Can anyone tell me about the V600E antibody?  Our pathologist wants to add it to our menu of IHC stains, and I've never heard of it.  Sources? Thanks, Laurie Redmond ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern

[Histonet] p16 Antibody

We have been using Ventana's p16 antibody and detection kit on an IHC stainer that is not Ventana's stainer.  We have been told that these reagents are now obsolete, but that they can be purchased in dispensers which are customized for Ventana's own stainer.  Can I simply just dispense their rea

[Histonet] Special Stain Billing

Is a retic stain a Group 1 stain or a Group 2 stain?  I thought Group 1 was for micro-organisms and silver stains, but I just read that a retic may be a Group 2 stain. Laurie Redmond ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://li

[Histonet] Histotech positions available in Los Angeles

Path MD, a state of the art pathology lab located in Los Angeles/West Hollywood, has 3 histotechnician positions available immediately.  Path MD offers full medical, dental and vision insurance and also offers a matching 401(k) plan.  We are looking for reliable and self-motivated histotechs to

Re: [Histonet] Slide labels falling off- Slidemate AS

Stefanie, When you say "labels" are  you talking about paper labels or the print on the slides from the Slidemate?? I will assume that you mean the print, and yes, I have had the problem in the past where the print came off during staining and/or you could literally wipe the print off with a k

[Histonet] Supervisor and per diem histotech positions available in Los Angeles

Path MD, a state of the art private pathology lab located in West Hollywood, CA, is looking for a full time Histology supervisor to join our team.  The position is available immediately, Monday-Friday, 4:00 am to 12:30 pm.  HT(ASCP) and bachelors degree required, and HTL(ASCP) preferred.  At lea

[Histonet] Per diem histotech needed for nights, Los Angeles area

PATH MD is looking for a motivated and reliable per diem histotech to work occasional nights starting at 9:00 pm.  The job would consist mainly of embedding and some cutting, but knowledge in all aspects of histology preferred.  Must be ASCP certified and have at least one year of histology exp

[Histonet] Supervisor Position in Los Angeles

Immediate full time opening for Histology Supervisor at PATH MD Lab in West Hollywood, CA.  Monday-Friday, 4:00 am to 1:00 pm, no weekends;  Must be ASCP certified and have at least 5 years supervisory experience; HTL(ASCP) preferred, but will consider HT(ASCP), and Bachelors degree also preferr

[Histonet] Part time IHC position in LA area

I am posting this for a friend of mine who was recently laid off.  He is a PhD, not a histotech, and has worked doing IHC for over 30 years.  He is very experienced and competent.  He is looking for a part time IHC position in the LA area. Please see all of his contact info below. Sabir Husain

[Histonet] Histology Supervisor Position in Los Angeles CA

PATH MD has an immediate opening for a Histology Supervisor. PATH MD is a state of the art histology lab in West Hollywood and offers competitive salaries, full health insurance and a matching 401(k) plan.  Candidates must have prior experience and be ASCP registered.  Contact David Costanzo at