Is there a block alignment tool that will work in a cryostat? I work in
research and frequently have to go back and recut small pieces of tissue. My
Leica allows me to adjust the head but it is very difficult to get the block
lined up on the same axis as before.
Donna Reynolds Core IHC Lab
Dept
; Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 13:48:26 -0500
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Interesting thread about block alignment. Bernice makes a good point about
Newcomer's level, and the possible effects of benchtop or floor not being
level; perhaps the stage-mounted tools are preferable. We have a stage-mounted
tool, which brings me to another point.
Before this type of tool
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> As does TechOne Biomedical. www.techoneweb.com. We have one for each
> microtome. J
31, 2012 1:57 PM
To: Vickroy, Jim
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] BLock alignment tool
Newcomer supply has one that works in all standard microtomes. It is rather
intuitive. It is essentially a level on an apparatus that goes inside of the
block clamp part of the
Newcomer supply has one that works in all standard microtomes. It is rather
intuitive. It is essentially a level on an apparatus that goes inside of
the block clamp part of the microtome. They call it the universal microtome
alignment tool.
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 11:48 AM, Vickroy, Jim wrote:
>
American MasterTech carries it and I believe it was ~$200. Newcomer Supply
had it too but I think the price was higher from them.
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:48 PM, Vickroy, Jim wrote:
> Awhile back we got an advertisement for a block alignment tool that would
> be helpful in recut cases. Can an
Awhile back we got an advertisement for a block alignment tool that would be
helpful in recut cases. Can anyone share with me companies that have this
device and approximate costs?
James Vickroy BS, HT(ASCP)
Surgical and Autopsy Pathology Technical Supervisor
Memorial Medical Center
217-788-
