[Histonet] Cryostat sectioning of frozen leaves

2016-08-09 Thread Jo-Ann Bader, Ms. via Histonet
I am trying to cut frozen leaf sections at 6 and 8 microns. All I am getting is bunched up leaf. What is the trick/ I am cutting at -20 should be cutting at a lower temp and cutting thicker? Jo-Ann Bader Histology Co-Ordinator Goodman Cancer Centre McGill University 1160 Pine Ave. W - Rm 312

[Histonet] Cryostat sectioning of FF lymph node

2015-12-14 Thread Martin, Erin via Histonet
Good morning! My pathologists would like us to cut formalin fixed (not yet processed) tonsil tissue on a cryostat for DIF staining. Has anyone done this? I did a quick search that seemed to indicate that it was possible but that the architecture of the cells would be altered because of ice cr

[Histonet] Cryostat sectioning

2012-03-21 Thread Chen, Shu-Cheng
Hi, We are searching for a fee for service lab experienced in cryostat sectioning of animal and human tissues. Any recommendation is appreciated. Thanks, Shu-Cheng Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. (One Merck Drive, Whitehouse

[Histonet] cryostat sectioning hairy skin

2009-01-20 Thread Danny Brawn
Hi, I have used a Leica cryostat for several years and found that for most types of tissue, it cuts best at an angle set at 0. I am interested in knowing how long it takes for the tissue to warm up from -80 to -20. Danny Brawn Prince Edward Island Canada - Statement of