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Please unsubscribe me. I tried this on your site, but still receiving messages. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Hard Tissue Lab

Does anyone know of a hard tissue lab that will work on outside cases? A doctor I know needs this information. Thanks *Courage without limits. Thank you to all whose loved ones fought and served for us. I will remember them. * ___ Histonet mailing list H

[Histonet] Rolling of my ribbon ? Another paraffin question.

*I am presently using a paraffin designated as an IM product.* *We are a facility that cuts only autopsies and have been experiencing alot of rolling of our sections.* *We did recently switch to this product, because of cost.* *Question : Is the paraffin you are using working well on autopsy tiss

[Histonet] Fat Stain on Paraffin Slide ?

Ok Experts - Please advise me on a stain for Fat which I can do on paraffin sections? Could you expand on your own experience with such an animal. Thanks to All Stella Houston, Tx ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.u

[Histonet] Who is scanning thieir H&E's slides for Path.

We are gathering info. on the possibility of scanning our routine slides for our Path. If you are doing this in your lab, would you mind sharing some info. on the eqiupment you are using? Stella ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Scanning routine slides for Path.

*I need to gather information on any instrumentation that will enable me to digitally scan routine slides and send them to my Dr.* *We are at the beginning of our quest to place one in the lab.* *I am really interested in what my fellow colleagues opinions is concerning their own experience.* ** *T

[Histonet] Cassette Printer Info Needed

Hello Everyone, The print head on the cassette printer needs to be replaced again. Informed that it will need to be replaced again in another 3 -4 months. This is something I am not looking forward to seeing repaired over and over again. This piece of equipment was made in 2010. Can anyone recom

[Histonet] Independent Equipment Service Companies

I lost the contact number I had for a company that will service histology equipment. Could you please give me some contact info. Thank You Stella ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Histonet] RE: Microtome blades

I purchase Accu-edge blades from Stat Lab. Thanks to All for the comments on reagent and denatured alcohol. On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Hugh Luk wrote: > > Laurie, > > Accuedge can also be found through: > > VWR (https://us.vwr.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?catalog_number=25608-964) > or >

[Histonet] Reagent Alc or Denatured Alc ?

What is the difference between the two ? Thinking about switching to denatured becasue of cost costing. Which do you prefer? Stella ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Nerve tease specimen holding

When I was doing nerve teasing, we would hold in glycerol in the refrig. On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM, Morken, Timothy < timothy.mor...@ucsfmedctr.org> wrote: > For all you doing nerve teasing, do you hold the specimen in buffer (after > fixation) until teasing is requested or go ahead and pro

[Histonet] Paperless Histology

My director would like for our histology lab to go totally paperless. Is there a lab out there that is already paperless? Are there any software programs for this? It seems to me that this would include; gross sheets, logging in specimens, AQ sheets that are delivered with slides, decal log, specia

[Histonet] Need the name of a piece of equipment

Good day to all, I need the name of the equipment that melts the wax off the edges of a paraffin block. Where can I purchase it. Thank You Stella ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo

[Histonet] Independent Service Technician

Is there anyone out there that does repairs on Sakura equipment and works for themselves in the Texas area. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Job Listing Houston,Tx

-- *ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 14905- T* * * *JOB TITLE: Histology Technician II * * * *DEPARTMENT:Institute of Forensic Sciences* * * *HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. / Flexible* *Monday - Friday* *

Re: [Histonet] Cutting speed

Teresa please express your concerns to your supervisor or lab manager now ! A new person in a lab needs more time than one month to get used to the routine feel of a new place. Did they use a PRN during their search for the new tech. If so, have that person come in and help during the vacation

Re: [Histonet] Manual embedding

A couple of ideas: Suggest looking for a used paraffin bath from an outside vendor. #2 Idea: If anyone knows of a lab that is closing up, they might be able to contact Andrea and pass that info. I know when a lab is closing up, storage of equipment becomes burdensome. __

Re: [Histonet] Manual embedding

Andrea, I have send you an idea that might work for you. Check your email. Hope this will help. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per

To All I Really Appreciate All The Great Info. I am fully armed and ready to present my case to management. The knowledge among everyone out there is incredible. Thanks. Stella ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.ut

Re: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per

Joanne is not alone. The lab I work at has informed us that due to their own research, a single histotech should be able to do 100 blocks an hour. I'm not sure if they expect embedding, trimming, writing slides, sectioning and manual staining in this goal. I am a seasoned histotech, and have trie

Re: [Histonet] Retirement

I am 9 yrs from retirement. Earlier once my boys quit going back to school. B.A. then M.A. now PH.D. I can scoop the place out for everyone, until you get there. My tan should be gorgeous by then. See you there. Stella On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 4:06 PM, Podawiltz, Thomas wrote: > For our own commu

[Histonet] Americlear Staining Problems

Good Morning Histonetters, Our H&E stained slides are bleeding out the eosin. No, I did not shoot the sheriff. Called the manufacturer, and was advised to: Give more time in the Alcohols, Use only 100% Alcohols after eosin. Change the last two Alcohols and Americlear. Done. Done. Done. Stain bleedi

[Histonet] Disposing of gross only items

Hello Everyone, Need some info on the disposal of gross only items. These items include hardware, wires, gallstones and foreign objects. We are running out of room for the storage of gross only specimens. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouth

[Histonet] FT Job in Houston (Near Bush Airport)

We have a FT job opening for Hermann Hospital Northeast. Routine Histo work. Heavy bx's. Weekends off. Please contact the Hermann Hospital Website. Need more info - 281 540 6275 Thanks Stella ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.ed

[Histonet] Histology Job - Houston (East Suburb)

FT Histo Job. Routine Work. Heavy Bx's Frozens, Special Stains Day Shift. Weekends off. Contact Herman Hospital Website - Northeast Location Further Info 281 540 6275 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthweste

[Histonet] PT Histology Job Houston, Tx (nights)

A group of endo. doctors are looking for one or two histotechs to gross, process, cut and stain tissues at their private lab, located in West Houston. The job will start late afternoon. If interested contact me . ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.

Re: FW: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath

Thank You Fellow Histonetters, I greatly appreciate all the advice. Have a great week end. Stella On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 12:52 PM, Thomas Jasper wrote: > One more time. > tj > > -Original Message- > From: Thomas Jasper > Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 10:41 AM >

[Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath

I know we have all had some problems with floaters in our waterbath at some point in our microtomy career. Our doctors are very picky and I need some tips on keeping an immaculate clean waterbath, but not sacrificing the speed in a regular routine lab. We use the pyrex waterbath and paper towels f

[Histonet] Histology Job Opening - Houston Tx (suburb)

We need a Histology Tech 3 - 5 yrs exp. to work days. M - F 6 - 2:30 pm General Duties - No Immuno's Heavy Bx's Small Lab. Looking for someone who takes pride in their work. Excellent cutting techniques and is dependable. Humble is located outside of Houston. Nice place to live. More Info call

[Histonet] Alpha-naphthyl-butyrate

Looking for the order number for Alpha-naphthyl-butyrate. I will be using it for the NSE procedure. I spoke with the Fisher 800 number and they were unable to help me. We use Fisher or Sigma products. Thanks ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utso

[Histonet] Phosphofuctokinase Staining Procedure

Would anyone be willing to send me their procedure for Phosphofuctokinase, or a site where I can pull this up myself. The reference book that I was supplied with it not enough for me to pull what I need. Thanks ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.u

[Histonet] EM Techs -RMC powertome ultramicrotome question

Is anyone using this ultramicrotome? I would like know how it compares to a Leica ultramicrotome? Thanks Stella ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] EM Knife

All EM Techs. Which Ultra knife is better. Diatome or Pelco? Is there any other company that I should consider. I plan to purchase an Ultra and a Histo knife. Thank You Stella ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.ut