Re: [Histonet] temporary histotech position

2015-03-21 Thread Ronda Mire
Hi Tasha, I live in Frederick, MD and would be happy to fill in for you. I am board registered HT with 20 years experience. I worked at Meritus Medical Lab for 22 years and then at CVPath Institute. I would be happy to meet with you or send my resume for you review. Kind regards, Ronda

Re: [Histonet] Controls

2015-03-05 Thread Ronda Mire
Slim Jim will work as a control for gram stain. Can you believe people eat this crap? On Mar 5, 2015, at 11:40 AM, Baker, Michael michael.ba...@cchmc.org wrote: Sounds like a plant spreading anti-Slim Jim propaganda. What’s next? Donut holes? Michael Baker, M.D. CCHMC Pathology

[Histonet] (no subject)

2014-08-21 Thread Ronda Mire
Hello Netters, Anyone happen to know what the recommended humidity level range is for Methylmethacrylate infiltration and embedding is? How about any publications that covers this topic? Thanks Ronda Mire Laboratory Manager/Chief Technologist CVPath Institute 19 Firstfield Rd

[Histonet] Exakt benchmarks

2014-08-19 Thread Ronda Mire
techs. Thanks Ronda Mire Laboratory Manager/Chief Technologist CVPath Institute 19 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-208-3570 x112 rm...@cvpath.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

Re: [Histonet] RE: p16

2014-08-06 Thread Ronda Mire
Before Ventana had p16, it was only available from MTM labs, if I recall correctly the name. I am not sure if Ventana is the exclusive vendor now or not. Good luck. On Aug 6, 2014, at 3:13 PM, Burnett, Brandy bburn...@capecodhealth.org wrote: I am looking for one as well, I wasn't sure if

[Histonet] Exakt tech

2014-08-05 Thread Ronda Mire
Hello Netters, Anyone in Histoland know of a good Exakt tech? It is a very specialized skill and I need to identify some individuals that have this ability. Thanks for your input Ronda ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] Request for copy of old Technicon operation manual

2014-07-28 Thread Ronda Mire
You could try Docstoc if you can't find a copy anywhere else On Jul 19, 2014, at 12:06 PM, gayle callis gayle.cal...@bresnan.net wrote: Dear All, A friend is donating her old Technicon to be used in another country, and needs a copy of the operation manual. If anyone still has this,

Re: [Histonet] looking for equipment

2014-07-18 Thread Ronda Mire
Hi Marie, What are you looking for. I have some items. Ronda Mire CVPath Institute On Jul 17, 2014, at 9:35 AM, Joelle Weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com wrote: Marie Get back in touch with me in about a month if you have not found what you need. I may have most of the basic items

Re: [Histonet] Microtome calibration

2014-07-15 Thread Ronda Mire
Hi Denise, Check with the company that does your PM service. This may be something that is already done during preventative maintenance. On Jul 15, 2014, at 3:02 PM, Long, Denise denise.l...@uconn.edu wrote: Hi Everyone, During a recent inspection we were asked by the inspection team to

Re: [Histonet] formalin/xylene monitoring

2014-07-11 Thread Ronda Mire
...@westderm.com 714-924-7240 (Lab) 714-390-0906 (Cell) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ronda Mire Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 9:41 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject

Fwd: [Histonet] formalin/xylene monitoring

2014-07-11 Thread Ronda Mire
Found it !! Thanks Begin forwarded message: From: Ronda Mire rm...@cvpath.org Subject: [Histonet] formalin/xylene monitoring Date: July 11, 2014 12:41:04 PM EDT To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Hello Netters I just received my CAP self

[Histonet] Thermo Shandon Excelsior tissue processor

2014-07-07 Thread Ronda Mire
contract with Thermo. I am hoping someone works on this type of instrument and can help me get it running properly. Best, Ronda Mire CVPath Institute Gaithersburg, MD ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

Re: [Histonet] Thermo Shandon Excelsior tissue processor

2014-07-07 Thread Ronda Mire
The processor is a Thermo Shandon Excelsior On Jul 7, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) algra...@email.arizona.edu wrote: Probably wouldn't be difficult if we knew what processor it was. Andrea Grantham, HT (ASCP) Senior Research Specialist University of Arizona

Re: [Histonet] Processors again

2014-06-12 Thread Ronda Mire
I do not like the Excelsior, not very user friendly. The VIP is good but my favorite is the Leica Peloris On Jun 12, 2014, at 12:08 PM, anita azdud...@hotmail.com wrote: Sorry to bring this up again but wondering if anyone has used the Milestone Logos One? I have info on the Excelsior, and

[Histonet] cassette tissue baskets for Sakura VIP6

2014-06-06 Thread Ronda Mire
. Ronda Mire HT (ASCP) Laboratory Manager CVPath Institute Gaithersburg, MD ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-04 Thread Ronda Mire
Agree, Leica is the best hands down. On Jun 3, 2014, at 5:37 PM, nmhi...@comcast.net wrote: If someone promised me a brand new FREE microtome and it wasn't a LEICA, I'd tell them, no, thanks!. I am not inclined to endorse any other brand and I cannot imagine changing my mind about that.

[Histonet] tissue processor regulations

2014-05-01 Thread Ronda Mire
instantly and now several of the employees have complained of problems with the fumes. I want to move all the processors away from the cutting areas into a separate room. Any suggestions or comments that I could add to my justification would be helpful. Thanks Ronda Mire Laboratory Manager