Re: [Histonet] IHC help

If you’re doing online retrieval/deparaffinization, try deparafinizing offline. I found the paraffin we loved had was higher in polymers and resulted in the tissue being prone to lifting. As soon as we started deparafinizing BEFORE putting the slides on the instrument, we had greater (not perf

Re: [Histonet] microwave processing

From the vendor perspective, we have definitely seen an increase in implementation of our processors. Going to the xylene-free, isopropanol clearing approach has lead to converts because the process is more gentle (xylene can harden dense tissues and over clear small specimens). Before coming

Re: [Histonet] Room temperature optimal for Histology Lab

Unfortunately, there are no “best practices” for room conditions that I can find. The only real standard is to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for reagents AND equipment. There is a reference to ideal ranges on the FDA website, but it’s specifically refers to clinical labs. I look forward

Re: [Histonet] baking after coverslipping

We baked our slides in our IHC oven on metal trays (for cytology) overnight so we could file them. 15 minutes wouldn’t have worked, but maybe they are using a hotter oven. As for the air pockets, the baking won’t solve that. This usually (but not always) happens when the ratio of mounting med

Re: [Histonet] Who sells that block deparaffinizer dohickey that everyone has in their lab.

I don’t know the brand, but they are called paratrimmers. Multiple vendors carry they such as Newcomer or Mercedes. My techs loved them! From: Jay Lundgren via Histonet Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 6:04:37 PM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Who sells that bl

Re: [Histonet] What is considered Grossing according to CLIA and CAP? Definition?

This is so hard to unpack everything that could be wrong with this situation. The weights the lab assistants take would lead me to the conclusion that this would be part of grossing, because it is reportable. It’s such a slippery slope when you start delegating tasks associated with high compl

Re: [Histonet] pathologist competency

We included random reviews along with any discrepancies and how they were handled. If you look through the CLIA brochure for competency assessments, it defines all of the required elements. You need to cover each of the points mentioned somehow. I included the link :) https://www.cms.gov/regul

Re: [Histonet] ultrasafe formalin dispense

Hello As a matter of interest, what processes do labs use for the discarding of formlin, xylene and alcohol laboratory waste? Regards Michelle From: Greg Dobbin via Histonet Sent: Monday, April 4, 2022 2:14 PM To: nancy.schm...@mercyhealth.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re

[Histonet] Vacuum packing of formalin fixed tissues for archiving

Hello I would like to know if any histology laboratory stores their fixed specimens this way and what instrument do you use? Regards Michelle Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows Disclaimer - University of Cape Town This email is subject to UCT polici

[Histonet] lab equipment donation

Hi All, We have numerous pipettes from facilities we have acquired over the years. We are considering donating them. If you know of causes that would benefit could you please let me know. Thank you! Michelle -- Best of all things to you, Michelle Jamison // Tel : +1.435.752.6011 Ext

[Histonet] Mycobacteria prep, MycoPrep question

? Thanks much for any input, especially if you have a recipe you would like to share for artificial matrix! Michelle -- Best of all things to you, Michelle Jamison // Tel : +1.435.752.6011 Ext. 435.227.1474 m.jami...@elitechgroup.com • www.elitechgroup.com <http://www.elitechgroup.

[Histonet] plural fluid prep

!! -- Best of all things to you, Michelle Jamison // Tel : +1.435.752.6011 Ext. 435.227.1474 m.jami...@elitechgroup.com • www.elitechgroup.com <http://www.elitechgroup.com/>

[Histonet] Changing from HemoDe to VWR Xylene Substitute?

irs in the processor? I currently coverslip with Eukitt mounting medium, is this compatible? Anything other advice you can offer or things you have discovered during your switch? Thanks! Michelle (Shelly) Aono Research Associate II 107B/124 Greene Hall Auburn University, D

[Histonet] different dehydration methods after staining with PAP

effect? If so, what do you do for that? Last oneif you do dehydrate with alcohol, would you ever consider air dehydration instead? Thanks for your input, Cheers! Michelle -- Best of all things to you, Michelle Jamison // Tel : +1.435.752.6011 Ext. 435.227.1474 m.jami...@elitechgroup.com

[Histonet] toluene substitute

Hi All, I am from industry. We are interested in developing an instrument that stains then prepares microscope slides to be coverslipped. If you do coverslip, what substitute do you use instead of toluene to go to mounting media? Thank you! Michelle -- All the best to you, Michelle Jamison

[Histonet] cytology

Hi All, Do you know of a similar list serve that is for Cytologists? Thank you, Michelle -- All the best to you, Michelle Jamison /Bio Research Associate / /ELITechGroup Inc. / •  370 W. 1700 S.   •  Logan Utah •   USA m.jami...@elitechgroup.com <mailto:m.jami...@elitechgroup.

[Histonet] Looking for a consultant in the SLC area

City Utah area. Thank you! Michelle -- All the best to you, Michelle Jamison /Bio Research Associate / /ELITechGroup Inc. / •  370 W. 1700 S.   •  Logan Utah •   USA m.jami...@elitechgroup.com <mailto:m.jami...@elitechgroup.com> • _www.elitechgroup.com <http://www.elitechgroup.

[Histonet] samples you have used with Gills or Harris or H&E staining

Hi All I am interested in knowing what samples you all are staining with Gills or Harris or H&E staining. I am interested in both liquid and paraffin preparations. Thank you! Michelle -- Michelle Jamison BioEngineering Elitech Biosystems 370 West 1700 South Logan UT, USA 84321 435.227.

Re: [Histonet] . Dako Artisan VS. Ventana Benchmark special stainer

I agree with Toysha. I have used both instruments, and the only consistency in staining I could get with the Ventana was inconsistent staining. The DAKO is more user friendly, and stains can be completed if the instrument goes down or stops in the middle of a run. Michelle R. Dragoo, MBA, HT

Re: [Histonet] heated block trimmers

Hi Fred, We use the ones from Thermo Fisher and are quite happy with them. Michelle R. Dragoo, MBA, HT (ASCP) Supervisor, Histology Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield IL 60190 O: 630.933.6748 michelle.dra...@nm.org -Original Message

Re: [Histonet] Send-Outs

We are the same as Tim. Typically we try to get things out within 24 hours, that said, it depends on how old the case is, does it need recuts etc. etc. I think your current time of 48 hours sounds quite reasonable. Michelle R. Dragoo, MBA, HT (ASCP) Supervisor, Histology Northwestern Medicine

[Histonet] HT job in Dalton,GA

Just wanted to let all Histoneters know there is a job posting for a certified HT or HT certification eligible person at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton GA. Day shift, no holidays, no weekends, no call. See Hamiltonhealth.com under Careers. ___

[Histonet] Bone Processing

what I've read in the archives for immunohistochemistry? Thanks so much. Michelle B. Titunick PhD Candidate, Anatomy The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine mbt...@psu.edu (973) 715-9831 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.uts

[Histonet] Penetration problem with floating brain sections

the crack? If it is peripheral and localized on one side, you may want to check the angle of the blade. If it is throughout, then you may want to check if block has totally sink in sucrose prior to sectioning. Let me know if you have any additional question. Michelle > On Feb 17, 2017,

[Histonet] Chicken samples

Hi, The reactivity of the antibodies depend on the epitope/immunogen of the antibodies. I would advice to check % homology of the eptiope/immunogen to that of chicken to know if the antibodies work for on chicken. High homology means it is very much likely that it will work. Thank you Michelle

[Histonet] Microtome Cleaning Company and What to do with Old Metal Blades

onate, recycle such items? Do people even use these anymore? I would hate to have them thrown out. Thanks! Michelle (Shelly) Aono ~~~ Research Associate II 107B/124 Greene Hall Auburn University, Dept of APP Auburn, AL 36849 (334) 844

[Histonet] PFA Fixed tissue not sticking to slides?

Good charged slides or subbed slides will work. In regards to the fixation, I personally find the morphology with 4% PFA O/N followed by 30% sucrose better than doing them simultaneously. Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] ARC immunohistochemistry- "sticky sections" in DAB

metimes it help. Good Luck Best, Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] CLIA regs question

I just wanted to say thanks to all who assisted me in my goal of getting a lab CLIA certified. They had their inspection and just before Christmas they received their CLIA number. They got through their inspection with zero deficiencies! :) Thanks again, Michelle

[Histonet] Senior Tech Position at Children's Health Dallas, TX

e the link directly to the posting: http://jobsearch.childrens.com/us/en-us/Job-Details/Sr-Medical-Tech-Histology-Services-Job/Dallas-Texas/XjdP-jf564-ct101520-jid52860517 Or, please visit www.childrens.com and look for the Sr. Med Tech in Allied Health. Michelle Lamphere Senior Tech, Histolog

[Histonet] EBSciences microwave tissue processor

processing? Also, are there microwave processors on the market that have safety measures in place to prevent this sort of error? Michelle Lamphere, HT(ASCP) Lead Tech, Histology Department of Anatomic Pathology 1935 Medical District Dr. Dallas, TX 75235 214.456.2318 Please consider the environment

Re: [Histonet] Cerebro or AB&T along with Cerner Millennium (Janineh, Marcie)

us with pricing of interfaces. Everything is based on your current equipment, not the equipment that you have when the project actually goes live either. If you want to know more, feel free to contact me directly Michelle Lamphere Senior Tech, Histology Anatomic Pathology O: 214.456.23

Re: [Histonet] plants in the lab

, etc. Michelle Lamphere Senior Tech, Histology Anatomic Pathology O: 214.456.2318 | Fax: 214.456.0779 E: michelle.lamph...@childrens.com 1935 Medical District Drive | B1.06 | Dallas, Texas 75235 Message: 2 Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 14:23:00 -0400 From: "Blazek, Linda" To:

[Histonet] Software for Tracking/Archiving Long-term Storage of Various Specimens

? If you are currently using a program, what do you like? And what are the limitations? We are currently in the process of implementing AB&T with Cerner, but will be moving to Epic in the next couple of years. Thank you in advance Michelle Lamphere Senior Tech, Histology Anatomic Pa

[Histonet] Guinea Pig Inner Ear

have guinea pig inner ears I could have... If you have ever sectioned inner ear I would love to hear from you! Orientation seems to be critical and the one attempt we did on dog IE was a miserable failure. Thanks for any and all help! Michelle (Shelly) Aono ~~~ Research

RE: [Histonet] it happened again - the foreign reply

ice not to see those messages. Michelle -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michelle Sent: Saturday, February 7, 2015 10:01 AM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] it happened

[Histonet] it happened again - the foreign reply

Does anyone have a clue as to why I keep getting a "foreign" reply to every email I send to histonet? Is the group seeing the same foreign message I am seeing? Am I the only one getting this message? Michelle ___ Histonet mailing lis

[Histonet] test message

It seems every time I reply to a histonet email, it is followed up with a foreign character email. I have no idea why this could be happening, if, in fact it is related. I am just testing to see if a newly composed email will do the same thing? Thanks, Michelle

RE: [Histonet] CLIA Inspection Question

ource. :) Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Cloudy Superfrost Plus Slides

Have some cloudy Fisher Superfrost plus slides. Sometimes they're cloudy even from boxes that are still in the plastic wrapping. Does the wisdom of the collective histonet think these slides are okay to use or should be tossed? Thanks! Michelle (Shelly) Aono ~~~ Res

[Histonet] CLIA Inspection Question

research on the net, but it can get so convoluted and confusing, I was hoping you might be able to help me navigate some of the waters. Thanks, in advance, Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

[Histonet] Dallas job openings

We have full and part time openings at Children's Health in Dallas, TX. Positions require qualification for High Complexity Testing. Please contact me directly to inquire. Michelle Lamphere Senior Tech, Histology Children's Health 214-456-2318 michelle.lamph...@childrens.com Pleas

[Histonet] IHC on free floating slices of brain

antibody and detection system for longer time as the tissue is thicker. PS: You will not be able to handle free floating section that is thinner than 25um. Let me know if you need more information. Michelle michang2...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:06:54 + From: Barbara Tibbs

[Histonet] RE: Dako's Omnis

the Omnis with you as we are discovering them. Michelle Lamphere, HT(ASCP) Lead Tech, Histology Department of Anatomic Pathology 1935 Medical District Dr. Dallas, TX 75235 214.456.2318 Message: 3 Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:17:16 -0800 From: joe joe Subject: [Histonet] Dako's Omnis To: &quo

[Histonet] Histology program/school?

Are there any histology programs or school in the Atlanta, GA area? If not, what would be a good place to start (in Atlanta) for somebody who wants to become a histotech? Michelle Lamphere, HT(ASCP) Lead Tech, Histology Department of Anatomic Pathology 1935 Medical District Dr. Dallas, TX

[Histonet] RE: Embedding Paraffin

We use Richard-Allan Paraffin Type 9. Embed nice and cuts beautifully for our lab. dermatology CONSULTANTS skin. care. experts. NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information in this email may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not

[Histonet] GI biopsy slides

We put all 3 levels on one slide as well. Michelle R. Dragoo, MBA, HT (ASCP) Histology Coordinator Alverno Provena Hospital Laboratories Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin 77 N Airlite St | Elgin, IL 60123 T: 847.695.3200 x5309 | F: 847.888.3318 michelle.dra...@presencehealth.org

[Histonet] Temp

Good Day Histoland! Would anyone like to spend some of your winter in a tropical paradise? I have a temporary HT position in the US Virgin Islands. Please email me if you are interested. You must be ASCP certified.   Michelle Moore Histopathology Supervisor Schneider Regional Medical Center St

Re: [Histonet] Two Patient Identifiers on slides

We are writing path #, date of birth & patient initials as identifiers.  Michelle From: Jean Wood To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:37 PM Subject: [Histonet] Two Patient Identifiers on slides Hell

[Histonet] Formalin

Good day Histoland!   Can anyone that is using a formalin substitute that is happy with the quality  of fixation please share!   Thank you. Michelle Moore SRMC St. Thomas USVI ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

Re: [Histonet] non-xylene processing

you do not have the alcohols on the stain line either = huge cost savings all the way around, not to mention the healthier work area! Michelle Moore SRMC St. Thomas, USVI From: "e...@pigsqq.org" To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, Jul

[Histonet] RE: Competency for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Lab checklist that did not apply to ANP. Kinda shocking, I know. It does not mean that we scrapped our entire competency program, we simply removed some of the six elements. Michelle Lamphere Senior Tech, Histology Anatomic Pathology Children's Medical Center O: 214.456.2318

[Histonet] RE: Michelle Moore

http://montrealbarbell.com/nnlxwbn/cgia/pfstr/ucw.htm Best regards, Michelle Moore ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] Tracking OR specimens

. As specimens are entered in EPIC, they will show up on the monitor in both the OR and histology. As we receive them, they will drop off the list. Both departments will then have a running log of every specimen from the OR. At least that is the theory. Michelle -Original Me

[Histonet] Immunohistochmistry

Has anyone tried or have a Wave RPD system from Celerus Diagnostics in their pathology lab? If yes, do you stain immunohistochemisrty on Mohs and paraffin embedded slides? Would you suggest this instrument for a small lab? Also what are the pros and cons using the Wave RPD system performing pa

RE: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)

rped and pulled off and pulled the tissue sections with it. I am sure they have made improvements since then, but made the lab very leery of using the tape. Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Office :21

[Histonet] Tracking OR specimens

specimens make it to histology? Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Office :214-456-2798 Histology: 214-456-2318 Fax: 214-456-0779 Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail This e

[Histonet] Equipment service

Does anybody in the DFW area have a vendor or company (other than the manufacturer) that they would recommend to service their histology equipment? Annual PMs, emergency repairs, etc... Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District

[Histonet] CAP Gen.55500

I really appreciate any insight or advice you can offer. Thank you! Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Office :214-456-2798 Histology: 214-456-2318 Fax: 214-456-0779 Please consider the environment

Re: [Histonet] Process and hold?

We do this on a fairly routine basis with our GI biopsies and have found it to be most effective. Leaving them in the warm retort exposes the tissue to heat longer than normal and could cause some problems. On Feb 12, 2013, at 1:12 PM, Robert Schoonhoven wrote: > All you need to do is have t

[Histonet] RE: Leica Bond III Opinions

I would love to hear any feedback that you get from this query. Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Office :214-456-2798 Histology: 214-456-2318 Fax: 214-456-0779 Could I get the opinions of any

Re: [Histonet] Voice Recognition Systems

VoiceBrook is an awesome pathology voice recognition system! We use Meditech and it does not require an interface.   Michelle From: Ann Specian To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:37 PM Subject: [Histonet] Voice Recognition

[Histonet] BK Virus Controls

advance. Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Office :214-456-2798 Histology: 214-456-2318 Fax: 214-456-0779 Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail This e-mail, facsimile, or l

[Histonet] RE: Basis for Quality Work in a Histotech

One thing to remember when addressing quality issues in the lab is to find a root cause. If the same mistakes are being made over and over by both techs, then that isn't a personnel problem that can be fixed with rewards/punishment. That is a process problem. You need to review you processes and

[Histonet] Tissue Processors

vious date if the machine is run for a few days in a row and then taken off service for a few days. If you are not careful, a delayed start becomes an immediate start as the machine tries to backtrack to the previous date. Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's

[Histonet] Manual IHC for Melan-A

Has anyone done manual IHC for Melan-A? If yes, who help set up the manual protocol? Thanks, Michelle Michelle M MacKinnon HT, (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Dermatology Consultants. PA 1215 Town Centre Drive, Suite 200 Eagan, MN 55123 Phone: 651-255-3462 Fax: 651-255-3461

[Histonet] Path reports

combatible with Meditech..ughhh! Thanks in advance for any help or direction! Michelle Moore Schneider Regional Medical Center 9048 Sugar Estate St. Thomas Virgin Islands 00802 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

Re: [Histonet] Colloidal Iron Staining

At what thickness are you cutting the subject tissue? I have had challenges in the past with false negatives (on subject tissue not controls) turned out we were cutting special stain slides too thin. Bump it up a notch or two & see if that helps :) From: amand

[Histonet] methanol vs ethanol in processing

Hello all If tissue (from autopsy cases) has been fixed in 10% formal saline, will there be a difference in the stained section if: processed in methanol processed in ethanol Thanks Michelle Michelle Perrins Chief Medical Technologist Forensic Pathology Services Division Forensic

Re: [Histonet] RE: air drying special stain slides rather than

reduction from $83.01/100 slides down to 4 pennies! My tech's are breathing in much deeper :) and excited to continue becoming as green as possible! Best Regards- Michelle Moore Histopathology Supervisor/Medical Examiner Ofc Schneider Regional Medical Center St. Thomas, USVI,

[Histonet] Looking for an IHC expert!

evant scientific and technical aspects * Ability to supervise other scientists when necessary. Preferred qualifications: * HT or HTL certification * Ventana expertise Michelle Broome, MBA, HTL(ASCP) Laboratory Manager PCS Discovery and Investigative Pathology Novartis Institute

[Histonet] Job opening in South Bend, IN (posting for a friend)

If interested, email resume to mgiresu...@gmail.com. Must be qualified to perform gross and be able to perform all basic histology duties. Sent from my iPad ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/m

[Histonet] Histology positionin Dallas

We are currently have a histology position open at Children's Medical Center in Dallas. This position requires working knowledge of all aspects of histology including immunohistochemistry. Associates degree in a science discipline preferred, HT or HTL (ASCP) or equivalent or certification elig

[Histonet] Histotech Grossing Protocols

compliance. Michelle Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Lead Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District Dr Dallas, TX 75235 tel 214.456.2318 michelle.lamph...@childrens.com Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail This e-mail, facsimile, or letter and any files or attach

[Histonet] Brown Adipose Tissue

Hi Histonetters! Does anyone have a protocol for fixing, processing, sectioning brown adipose? I don't have any experience with adipose so a detailed description would be fantastic. I think the tissue will be coming from squirrels. Thanks! ___ His

[Histonet] FT Histology Position

Histology position available in Dalton, GA. Full-time; dayshift, hours may vary, no weekends, no holidays. Please visit HamiltonHealth.com and click on the Career section. Thanks, Michelle Massey, HT (ASCP) Tumor Bank Coord. | Histology Team Leader Hamilton Medical Center 1200 Memorial Drive

[Histonet] Leica Peloris II processor validation

alidation itself, we also need to validate IHC use on the Peloris, per one of our pathologist's.  How many antibodies, controls or panels should we be doing to satisfy the 'validation' process for IHC??  Any information will be helpful, thank you so much!! Michelle Wahlsten, HT

[Histonet] articles needed please

My daughter is doing a paper on "repetitive motion injuries" I thought what better than the AO Microtomes, if anyone has any info or can suggest any web sites with articles on ergonomic issues histo techs have experienced over the years we would greatly appreciate it,  Thank

[Histonet] Equipment available to the highest bidder

end of the month we will also have available 4. Embedding center - SHANDON Histocentre2 (still in use) If interested please send me an offer. Michelle Aloni MS HTL Research Specialist USC Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA

[Histonet] For H&E staining - TBS SHUR/Stain or Leica Autostainer XL

deparaffination and only dehydration for our immunos. If any one has experience with the TBS unit, or even better, used both of them, please let me know what do you think. I would appreciate this very much Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Great Opportunity - Caris Life Sciences- Phoenix, AZ

o and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations. Please contact Michelle Hardin at mhar...@carisls.com for additional details. Thanks! Michelle Hardin Corporate Recruiter Caris Life Sciences 502-418-9447 www.carisl

[Histonet] Caris Life Sciences is looking for an experienced Histotech

We are seeking an experience Histotech for our lab in Phoenix, AZ. We are on the cutting edge in the biotechnology industry and are looking for dynamic lab professionals to join our team. If you would be interested, please contact me for details! ___ Hi

[Histonet] repetitive stress injury

tremendously. I also had a removable plastic cast to restrict movement. Luckily the work was done by another lab and I now have extra staff. The pain only comes back if it gets very cold, otherwise my wrist is fine now. Michelle Perrins Chief Medical Technologist Forensic Pathology Services Division

[Histonet] Tissue Shriveling in Paraffin

I was cutting some bone/joint tissue and noticed that the cartilaginous portion was concave/indented, instead of flush with the rest of the block surface. Even as I continued to cut that portion always seemed a little sunken into the block face and all the sections crumbled. I didn't seal the blo

[Histonet] Ventana ISH

Michelle Schwab-MacDonald HT(ASCP), QIHC Supervisor IHC, Neuropathology, & Special Stains Education Coordinator Histopathology Massachusetts General Hospital Warren 501D 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114 617-643-4361 The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom i

[Histonet] preference: fat stains

Hello I would like your views on which provides the better result regarding fat stains. 1. fat stains (Oil red O, etc) on frozen sections 2. osmium tetroxide on formalin fixed tissue I know that osmium is nasty to work with but besides that does it produce a better result? Thanks Michelle

[Histonet] Request from the Caribbean!

blocks down personally for a visit to the Caribbean! I am in need of fungus, AFB and H. Pylori. Any help would be fantastic and very appreciated!   Michelle Moore Histopathology/Cytology Supervisor Schneider Regional Medical Center 9048 Sugar Estate, ST. Thomas, US VI 00802 340-776-8311x1047 mlmo

[Histonet] Positive Met control

Sarah, I worked this antibody up using normal colon. Uterine cervix, lung, and gallbladder (all normal) should also stain nicely. Michelle Mathews, HT(ASCP) Research Specialist TPL Does anyone know what the positive control for MET is? Thanks Sarah Goebel, BA, HT(ASCP

[Histonet] Research and Clinical Labs

rs ago when I parted with my Histo lab and I am not current on the latest regulations, but as far as the technical part... there shouldn't be a problem. Michelle Aloni MS, HTL ASCP USC Keck School of Medicine ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@list

[Histonet] Measure productivity by skill level

THANKS! It worked J Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Measure productivity by skill level

I would also be interested to know that. I am not even familiar with Welcan units. Would someone please elaborate? Michelle Aloni ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo

[Histonet] Need to compare prices

can share with me. You can just scan and e-mail your pricelists if this is easier, and please mention the city and state of your location. If you would rather fax it, please write back and I will give you our fax number. Have a nice day and thank you ahead of time Michelle Aloni

[Histonet] Sirius red stain - picric acid substitute

helpful thought Michelle USC Keck School of Medicine ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Dog Cartilage Safranin-O Stain

same time as the other species so it's not variations in staining time, solution age, etc... Has anyone else seen this effect? Any ideas on how to fix this and why this is? Species proteoglycan compositional differences? Thanks! Histology Newbie, :) Shelly ~~~ Michell

[Histonet] Oil Red O for FS on Muscle

ls and the longer you wait the larger the crystals = have to repeat it all over again J 4. To clean the glassware, spray All Purpose Cleaner, use a brush and warm water Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwester

[Histonet] Oil Red O for FS on Muscle

Aqua Mount Never had any problems. Normal muscle will have very, very tiny droplets. We used it on rodent muscle, but it should work the same for human. Good luck Michelle Aloni Research Specialist USC Keck School of Medicine ___ Histonet

[Histonet] Reichert-Jung 2040 Maintenance

Our microtome is old and no longer serviced by Leica. Does anyone know if independent contractors can do routine maintenance on old microtomes and how I might find them? Thanks. Shelly ~~~ Michelle (Shelly) Aono Histology Technician IV CVM & AU Staff Advisory Cou

[Histonet] Formalin

Absolutely not!!! In California. Safety office picks it up and dispose of it. Michelle Aloni ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] Oil Red O control

Once you mix your stock solution with water, it is good for only about an hour. Then you have to discard it. Michelle Aloni MS HTL (ASCP) USC Keck School of Medicine ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

[Histonet] Need maintenance contract in LA

aintenance for histo equipment and how much would this be. Beside all the old stuff we also have a new Leica Bond, which we would like to cover with someone different then Leica. Please contact me off the list. Michelle Aloni Research Specialist macve.

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