[Histonet] Gold Chloride Source

2017-05-02 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
Histonetters, looking for Gold Chloride purchase source. Current distributor has the product on back order- Sigma Aldrich. Need another source since we are running low. Please provide catalog number as well. IB ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@

[Histonet] Return of Gross Only Specimens for Patient Use

2017-04-08 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
1. Per a patient request, before returning an amputated digit (toe) to a patient, we will remove the 10 % NBF from the tissue by washing the tissue in running water for how long? 2. As an alternative, we can have the provider submit the gross only toe in saline and then relinquis

[Histonet] Reference for this Recipe and Use

2017-03-24 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
500 ML OF 100% ALCOHOL 170 ML OF DISTILLED WATER 80 ML OF 40% FORMALIN 50 ML OF GLACIAL ACETIC ACID V/R IB ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Fat or Breast & Lipoma Processing Schedule Sought

2017-02-11 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
We use Safe Clear 11 (a Xylene sub) as the clearing agent on our routine processing schedule; with no intent to resort back to Xylene. Since we are taking in an influx of lipoma and breast cases, we are seeking a separate tissue processing schedule. Thus looking for an overnight schedule tem

[Histonet] Positive Controls for IHC A/Bodies- Source

2016-03-19 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
Hello, I'm looking for a source for acquiring or purchasing good positive controls (slides or blocks) for the following antibodies: - Pan Cytokeratin (AE1/AE3) - Cytokeratin 5/6 (CK 5/6/) - HPV Cocktail Broad Spectrum (1, 6, 11, 16, 18 & 31) - HMW CK + p

[Histonet] Validation Process or Procedure for the Shandon Cytospin 4 and the Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge

2016-01-20 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
Does anyone have a validation protocol to share? Mr B ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Pathology amended reports

2015-11-15 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
For us an amended report is just that; it is an amended report for a particular reason, namely for typographical or other minor errors and/or diagnostic changes and/or disagreements. Additional and new information (further testing/consults) is treated with an addendum. Once the error or informati

[Histonet] Inspection (External or Self) Standards

2015-10-20 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
Are there any laboratory standards (CLIA,CAP, other etc.) that I can reference concerning inspecting or self-inspecting a certain number of reagents for labeling/expiration dates that will be a sufficient representation of the whole (% or number). Also standards for how many monthly QC temp/fu

[Histonet] Freeze Spray Not Sold as Case

2015-08-19 Thread ian bernard via Histonet
Fellow Histonetters: I'm looking for a source to purchase Freeze-Spray used during the frozen procedure. Our current resource sells Freeze Spray in a case of 6 cans. I would like to purchase as an individual can owing to our workload rather than a case. Any references? Ian Bernard __