Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH

Yes we are doing the same thing as Brian’s lab. Getting the certificates from the vendor. Emily Horst On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 10:17 PM Paula Sicurello via Histonet < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > Hello Histoteckies, > What are y'all doing regarding the CAP requirement to monitor

Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH

: Tony Henwood via Histonet Sent: September 13, 2023 7:01 PM To: Bacon, Charles ; e...@pigs.ag Cc: HistoNet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH Hew-Shue (1991) has described a useful pH indicator for working neutral buffered formalin solutions. Bromocresol purple, when added to formalin

Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH

tember 2023 6:42 AM To: e...@pigs.ag<mailto:e...@pigs.ag> Cc: HistoNet<mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH We pull the COA from the vendors website. Some are better than others but the are usually listed by lot number. I keep them in a networ

Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH

gt; -Original Message- > From: Cooper, Brian via Histonet > Reply-To: Cooper, Brian > To: Paula Sicurello, HistoNet > Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH > Date: Today 10:19 AM > > Ask your vendor to send a certificate of analysis that includes the pH. > That's w

Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH

Reply-To: Cooper, Brian To: Paula Sicurello, HistoNet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH Date: Today 10:19 AM Ask your vendor to send a certificate of analysis that includes the pH. That's what we did and now they come with each lot. We do have to bug them for them occasionally. I'm betting your

Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH

-div.pdf> It's a free download, with >600 citations according to Google Scholar. John Kiernan Emeritus, UWO, London, Canada = = = From: Paula Sicurello via Histonet Sent: September 12, 2023 10:11 PM To: HistoNet Subject: [Histonet] Formalin pH Hello Histo

Re: [Histonet] Formalin pH

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[Histonet] Formalin pH

Hello Histoteckies, What are y'all doing regarding the CAP requirement to monitor the pH of formalin? We buy tons and tons of the 5 gallon cubitainers and we are still debating over how to check the pH. Looking forward to your replies. Toodles! Sincerely, Paula Sicurello

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer I use neutralex from Scigen (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.scigenus.com__;!!Lh6VCqc!UbdGgITm_NZyX_csGPR63Jb2F1TRcMQznHNJ6AUPd2PKx2vmebkq7dpEabGqzA7ZQZOXMSMrClXUTAsox-MAktN3KO9jcw$ )... https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.scigenus.com/product-page/neutralex__

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

I use neutralex from Scigen (www.scigenus.com)... https://www.scigenus.com/product-page/neutralex -Original Message- From: Paula via Histonet Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer Hello, Can you

[Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

Hello, Can you recommend the easiest and most cost-effective product to neutralize the formalin waste from our tissue processors? Thank you, Paula Lucas Bio-Path Medical Group ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] formalin in OR

I would not normally promote a product but I have seen the TissueSafe and SealSafe (Milestone) in use at a couple of hospitals for formalin management in the OR and in the lab and was most impressed. John Sent from ProtonMail for iOS On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 9:54 AM, Nancy Schmitt via Histonet

Re: [Histonet] formalin in OR

Hi Nancy, All routine specimens in our hospital are placed in formalin in the OR. Breast lumps and mastectomy specimens are sent up fresh so that they arrive STAT (to minimize cold ischemic times) and lymph nodes for lymphoma protocol are also sent up fresh. [*they actually send sentinel nodes up

[Histonet] formalin in OR

Hello- I would appreciate input on how you are getting formalin on to the specimens: * Is it done in OR * Are specimens brough to pathology and add formalin there * If so - does lab or OR add the formalin * Other? Are you Joint Commission? Thank you! Nancy Schmitt MLT, HT(ASCP)

Re: [Histonet] formalin disposal

Hello, We are also a small GI lab and we use HydeAway to neutralize our 10% NBF. After allowing to sit for the recommended amount of time we discard it down the drain flushing with plenty of water. On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 1:25 PM Townsend, Suzanne via Histonet < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu>

[Histonet] formalin disposal

I am at a small lab where we discard of our own formalin. We use 10% NBF and neutralize using Vytac. I had been using a residual aldehyde test that was discontinued. I ordered a new test kit, but am not thrilled... What do you all do to test neutralized formalin prior to disposal? Thanks,

Re: [Histonet] Formalin question

> > Anne Murvosh HT at Advanced Dermatology asks: >>I was wondering if 10% > formalin needed to be kept in a flammable cabinet. We never have before, > but I wondered if we were doing it wrong or if regulations have changed.<< > > Formalin and neutral buffered formalin (3.7% formaldehyde in water)

[Histonet] Formalin question

I was wondering if 10% formalin needed to be kept in a flammable cabinet. We never have before, but I wondered if we were doing it wrong or if regulations have changed. Thanks Anne Murvosh HT. HIPAA Confidentiality Notice: The information and documents accompanying this e-mail may contain

Re: [Histonet] Formalin fixation for COVID-19 positive tissues .....

a reference: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01478885.2020.1734718 -Original Message- From: Cartun, Richard via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Tuesday, 21 April 2020 6:51 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin fixation

Re: [Histonet] Formalin fixation for COVID-19 positive tissues .....

@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin fixation for COVID-19 positive tissues . How long are you fixing surgical tissue specimens from COVID-19 positive patient's before tissue processing? I know that the CDC is recommending "72" hours for autopsy tissues, but, to me,

[Histonet] Formalin fixation for COVID-19 positive tissues .....

How long are you fixing surgical tissue specimens from COVID-19 positive patient's before tissue processing? I know that the CDC is recommending "72" hours for autopsy tissues, but, to me, that seems excessive for surgical pathology specimens. Any information that you can share on this

[Histonet] formalin vs alcohol storage

Morning Histonnetes: Can somebody give your opinion on how to storage alcohol and formalin? Is formalin consider corrosive that can't be storage together with alcohol? What is your opinion? Thanks for your help... Blanca Lopez HT (ASCP) Histotechnologist UT Southwestern Medical Center Harold C.

[Histonet] Formalin collection at grossing stations

We have been told by our chemical waste company that we no longer can discard small biopsy containers with formalin in them. In our workflow process we gross small specimens. We generally use forceps to take the small biopsies from the container of formalin and reseal the container with the

[Histonet] formalin pad for grossing

Dear all Histonetters, It has been a while since I joined the mailing list and I learned a lot here! Now I have a question and would like to get feedbacks regarding the use of formalin in the grossing room. I was instructed to use the formalin-neutralized pads during the grossing. Any other

Re: [Histonet] Formalin in physician offices

t;richard.car...@hhchealth.org> Subject: [Histonet] Formalin in Physicians' Offices Do physicians' offices need to have procedures/policies "on-site" regarding formalin if they put patient biopsy specimens into the small formalin containers? What about formalin spill kits? Thank you.

Re: [Histonet] Formalin in Physicians' Offices

Yes, that would be the best. We even included formaldehyde safety training for the nurses/medical assistants. Contact dermatitis can develop even from small amounts. Mequita Praet, HTL(ASCP)SLS Former Manager Dermatology Associates Boca Raton, FL "Cartun, Richard via Histonet"

[Histonet] Formalin in Physicians' Offices

Do physicians' offices need to have procedures/policies "on-site" regarding formalin if they put patient biopsy specimens into the small formalin containers? What about formalin spill kits? Thank you. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology & The Martin M. Berman, MD

Re: [Histonet] formalin and shrinkage (Gudrun Lang)

;histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: Re: [Histonet] formalin and shrinkage Message-ID: <cancznuyzekmx6mbo3yukv_-apqkf7my9wrsm181leopxfqf...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I was taught at AFIP to expect shrinkage of 10%, in each dimension. So I guess th

Re: [Histonet] formalin and shrinkage

. There is no actual problem to solve, just academic question. Gudrun Von: Jay Lundgren [mailto:jaylundg...@gmail.com] Gesendet: Montag, 22. Februar 2016 20:31 An: gu.l...@gmx.at Cc: histonet Betreff: Re: [Histonet] formalin and shrinkage I was taught at AFIP to expect shrinkage of 10

Re: [Histonet] formalin and shrinkage

Agree with you Jay Lundgren. Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 2/22/16, 12:30 PM, "Jay Lundgren via Histonet" wrote: >I was taught at AFIP to expect

Re: [Histonet] formalin and shrinkage

I was taught at AFIP to expect shrinkage of 10%, in each dimension. So I guess that's 30% shrinkage overall? Shrinkage is partially caused by formalin crosslinking the proteins in fixation, and partially by dehydration. Maybe a little shrinkage in xylene too? From removal of fat in adipose

[Histonet] formalin and shrinkage

Hi! Today someone asked me about shrinkage caused by the fixation with formaldehyde specially on skin-biopsies. She spoke about shrinkage of 30% percent. In my opinion shrinkage is mainly caused by the processing with dehydration and defatting. Formaldehyde renders the tissue harder but not

Re: [Histonet] formalin fixed tonsil frozen sections

Dear Erin You wrote: 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

[Histonet] Formalin waste

I was just wondering the Labs in the San Francisco Bay Area. How are you getting rid of your formalin waste? Are you Neutralizing your formalin like with Neutralex or having it picked up and taken off site? Thanks, Karen Heckford HT ASCP CE Lead Histology Technician St. Mary's Medical Center

RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Arun Jyothi S.P Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 9:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek Dear all After

RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Arun Jyothi S.P Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 9:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek Dear all After

RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Arun Jyothi S.P Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 9:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek Dear all After

RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

There may be a leaking valve. From: Jamal j.rowa...@alborglaboratories.com To: 'Arun Jyothi S.P' arunjyoth...@gmail.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: 11/25/2014 12:21 AM Subject:RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

Of Arun Jyothi S.P Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 10:53 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek Dear all After processing in vip 6 the last paraffin has a strong odour of formalin Have anybody experienced

RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cooper, Brian Sent: Wednesday, 26 November 2014 5:17 AM To: Arun Jyothi S.P; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek Not sure if it's the same

RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cooper, Brian Sent: Wednesday, 26 November 2014 5:17 AM To: Arun Jyothi S.P; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin smell in the last

[Histonet] Formalin smell in the last paraffin station in vip 6 tissue tek

Dear all After processing in vip 6 the last paraffin has a strong odour of formalin Have anybody experienced the same Any ideas why it is happening. Arun Kuwait ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] formalin pigment and 10% NBF question

Hi everyone, As I read and was told, formalin pigment is seen as a dark precipitate under light microscope. I also read that you can see this via polarizing microscope as it is birifringent. I'm wondering: does it first need to be seen under the light microscope, and birifringence is just a

RE: [Histonet] formalin/xylene monitoring

...@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: [Histonet] formalin/xylene monitoring Hello Netters I just received my CAP self inspection checklist and I do

Re: [Histonet] formalin/xylene monitoring

: [Histonet] formalin/xylene monitoring Hello Netters I just received my CAP self inspection checklist and I do not see the question regarding Xylene/Formaldehyde monitoring. Has this checklist item been removed? Is monitoring no longer necessary? What gives? I have checked the CAP

Fwd: [Histonet] formalin/xylene monitoring

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

Re: [Histonet] Formalin in operating (surgery) rooms

@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Formalin in operating (surgery) rooms Hello all out in Histoland, I had a surgery tech ask me if there was a specific amount of formalin allowed in the surgery rooms. I could not find anywhere any documentation on a specific amount. We supply our surgery

Re: [Histonet] Formalin in operating (surgery) rooms

To: Candace J. Wagner ; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin in operating (surgery) rooms I think this is mostly a safety issue, and suggest NOT allowing any amount of formalin in OR/surgery rooms. 1. Training: Doesn't matter how much or how little formalin

[Histonet] Formalin in operating (surgery) rooms

Hello all out in Histoland, I had a surgery tech ask me if there was a specific amount of formalin allowed in the surgery rooms. I could not find anywhere any documentation on a specific amount. We supply our surgery dept. with the formalin they need, usually about 2 gallons in each room now,

[Histonet] Formalin fixation problems

Recently we started having problems with our 10% nb formalin not completely fixing our animal tissues. We haven't done any thing different in making up the solutions, but we're finding incomplete fixation in the center of the tissues. We are letting it stay in formalin the same amount of time

[Histonet] Formalin

Good day Histoland!   Can anyone that is using a formalin substitute that is happy with the quality  of fixation please share!   Thank you. Michelle Moore SRMC St. Thomas USVI ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Formalin Neutralization

Hi Histonetters, We are looking to other labs for information and suggestions for formalin neutralization. What products do you use and do they work effectively? Thanks for your input!! Tiana Baskin This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and

RE: [Histonet] Formalin

-Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 12:41 PM To: Scott, Allison D; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin Formalin

[Histonet] Formalin

Hello to all in histoland. Happy Friday. Last week we were inspected by a new group of surveyors that are like JCAHO called DNV. They said that we had to much formalin stored in our gross room. We had 15 gallons. They told us that we could only have 2 gallons there at a time. I have never

Re: [Histonet] Formalin

for something because otherwise they are not doing a good job, or do not know enough.  René J. From: Scott, Allison D allison.sc...@harrishealth.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 12:31 PM Subject: [Histonet] Formalin Hello

[Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

, April 12, 2013 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer Our safety person claims no test for formalin is accurate after the addition of sodium sulfite.  I had suggested some kind of testing after I was surprised by the strength of the fumes when someone was pouring the treated formalin

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer Our safety person claims no test for formalin is accurate after the addition of sodium sulfite. I had suggested some kind of testing after I was surprised by the strength of the fumes when someone was pouring the treated formalin waste down

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Lin Bustamante lbustama...@cvm.tamu.edu Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer Lol, of all your post Rene, I have not seen anything that needed more. Your a good guy. Always detailed and precise

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

Our safety person claims no test for formalin is accurate after the addition of sodium sulfite. I had suggested some kind of testing after I was surprised by the strength of the fumes when someone was pouring the treated formalin waste down the drain. I wish I knew more about it. On Thu, Apr

[Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

We are looking into the option of neutralizing our formalin waste instead of having it to be picked up. If you use Formalin Neutralizer, do you have any pro/con about this product? Thank you very much. Lin S. Bustamante, B.S., H.T.(ASCP) VIBS Histology Laboratory Supervisor College Of

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

We neutralize ours and have no problems with it. I am not sure how much you use, so I will say it is easiest in smaller batches as you do have to shake it up to make sure it dissolves. We purchase ours from BBC Biochemical for a very reasonable price and then test before dumping. We have

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

We have a formaldehyde test kit. It's a dip stick type test. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2013, at 5:31 PM, Mark Tarango marktara...@gmail.com wrote: Can I ask how you test before dumping? Thanks Mark On Apr 11, 2013 6:21 AM, Cristi Rigazio cls71...@gmail.com wrote: We neutralize

Re: [Histonet] formalin substitutes. HELP

. From: Nieves Gomez ngo...@neiker.net To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, November 9, 2012 8:55 AM Subject: [Histonet] formalin substitutes. HELP Dear Histonetters, I'm new in the net. I work as Pathologist in a Vet Lab in Spain. Because formalin is toxic our Lab

RE: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms

: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms I would be interested in the replies as well. To add to that, I've heard the same thing about glutartaldehyde, do the same rules apply? Thanks, Paula -- Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP) Supervisor, Clinical Electron Microscopy Laboratory Duke University Health

RE: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms

@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms I would be interested in the replies as well. To add to that, I've heard the same thing about glutartaldehyde, do the same rules apply? Thanks, Paula -- Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP) Supervisor, Clinical Electron Microscopy

RE: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms

...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:05 AM To: Paula Sicurello; Debra Siena Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms I know of no rules, though there may well be. I do know that several years ago

Re: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms

Johnson Johnson just a few days ago announced that they're going to take formaldehyde out of baby shampoo! No wonder I can't get my baby's hair squeeky clean anymore! How much formalin do I need to add to replace the formalin they took out? Sincerely? Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP)

[Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms

Hi All, I would like to ask if anyone has heard of any new regulations or laws that state that the Operating Room can't have formalin available in the room so that they can place formalin onto the sample right away? I was wondering if anyone has heard of this, if you could tell me more about

Re: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms

I would be interested in the replies as well. To add to that, I've heard the same thing about glutartaldehyde, do the same rules apply? Thanks, Paula -- Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP) Supervisor, Clinical Electron Microscopy Laboratory Duke University Health System Rm.#251M, Duke South, Green Zone

Re: [Histonet] Formalin and Operating Rooms

Hi Debra, Formaldehyde was listed as known to be a human carcinogen in the 12th Report on Carcinogens (2011) put out by the Department of Health and Human Services. Here is a link http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/roc/twelfth/profiles/Formaldehyde.pdf This is what is probably behind any recent

[Histonet] Formalin Fixation issues

Hi Histonetters, Is anyone having problems with breast fixation prior to processing in formalin? For a couple of months now our breast specimens aren't fixing very well before gross. Our Pathologist thinks they have changed something in the formalin itself. We utilize 15/1 ratio and in some

[Histonet] formalin substitute

Good Morning, I would appreciate opinions and pricing on formalin substitute from anyone who is using it. We will be supplying our OB Dept. with this since they have trouble handling regular formalin... Thanks, Gale Gale Limron CT,HT (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Union Hospital 659 Boulevard

Re: [Histonet] formalin substitute

histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: [Histonet] formalin substitute Good Morning, I would appreciate opinions and pricing on formalin substitute from anyone who is using it. We will be supplying our OB Dept. with this since they have trouble handling

[Histonet] formalin substitute

Is there any problem (to tissue or processor) adding tissue fixed in a formalin substitute to a processor where 10% NBF is used? Thanks, Gale Gale Limron CT,HT (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Union Hospital 659 Boulevard Dover, Ohio 44622 330-343-3311 ext 2562 This e-mail is intended only for the

[Histonet] Formalin asfety question

Is formalin an RCRA regulated waste? I am having some difficulty getting this answered and figured someone who is much brighter than myself out there may well know. If anyone has a reference, that would be a huge help William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histologist Good Samaritan

RE: [Histonet] Formalin asfety question

I withdraw the inquiry. Thanks -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 8:27 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Formalin asfety question Is formalin

[Histonet] Formalin training

Does anyone have a training program/presentation that can be used to train employees about 10% NBF in the Histology lab? Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] formalin managment--what about recycling?

Now I'm curious.  We all struggle with what is okay to go down the drain vs. what we're willing to put down the drain (I don't like dumping xylene substitues even when my water district says I can-- I like fish that swim right-side up! )   Can someone comment on the recycling programs out there

Re: [Histonet] formalin managment--what about recycling?

somebody to take it away. That is how I feel about it. René J. --- On Fri, 1/13/12, Cheryl tkngfl...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Cheryl tkngfl...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] formalin managment--what about recycling? To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Friday

Re: [Histonet] formalin managment--what about recycling?

/13/2012 12:56 PM To histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, Cheryl tkngfl...@yahoo.com cc Subject Re: [Histonet] formalin managment--what about recycling? I am absolutely opposed to formalin recycling because the least you are exposed to formalin, the better

RE: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing

- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:06 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'; Amy Self Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing Amy: During the years I had

[Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing

... I think that would be enough to have any safety officer up in arms. Amos On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 10:41 AM, histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Message: 2 Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:05:51 -0800 (PST) From: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Formalin

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing

: From: Amos Brooks amosbro...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 4:38 PM Hi,    To take it a step further, if you look at the MSDS of the Neutralex, it is very nebulous as to what the chemical is. We couldn't

[Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing

Hello Histonetters, I am looking for something that will neutralize formalin to a jelly like substance so that it could be thrown away in regular trash and not disposed of down the drain. Does anybody know if there is something out on that market that will do this? Thanks in advance for your

RE: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing

Scientist OSI/Astellas -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amy Self Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:50 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing Hello

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing

in spite of the costs. I could not convince myself to dispose of formalin neutralized with the products I mention. René J. --- On Wed, 1/11/12, Amy Self as...@georgetownhospitalsystem.org wrote: From: Amy Self as...@georgetownhospitalsystem.org Subject: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizing To: 'histonet

[Histonet] Formalin Pricing Follow-up

Thanks to everyone who gave me Peer Review on my make-formalin-vs-buy-formalin. I appreciate everyone's input and with all the comments, I think I've convinced Our Fearless Leader to go with the 55-gallon drum idea. Thank you, everyone! Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of

[Histonet] FORMALIN RECYCLER BY CREATIVE WASTES SOLUTIONS, ISSUES?

HI, my lab purchased the Creative Waste Solutions Bench Top Formalin Recycler a year ago in October and we're considering discontinuing use because of some issues. I am posting this question hoping someone else has had similar issues and maybe has resolved them or does something we're not.

Re: [Histonet] FORMALIN RECYCLER BY CREATIVE WASTES SOLUTIONS, ISSUES?

exposure to formalin. René J. --- On Wed, 9/28/11, Kelly Buechel kelly.buec...@thedacare.org wrote: From: Kelly Buechel kelly.buec...@thedacare.org Subject: [Histonet] FORMALIN RECYCLER BY CREATIVE WASTES SOLUTIONS, ISSUES? To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

: 804-765-5050 l F: 804-765-5582 l dkb...@chs.net Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 07/25/2011 04:54 PM To mtitf...@aol.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, BillO'Donnell billodonn...@catholichealth.net cc Subject RE: [Histonet] Formalin

RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 4:54 PM To: mtitf...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; BillO'Donnell Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain?? Your rant is interesting but wrong. OSHA (which is a FEDERAL agency) prohibits dumping ANY type of hazardous

RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Podawiltz, Thomas Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:15 AM To: Rene J Buesa; mtitf...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; BillO'Donnell Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain?? Not just OSHA, but the EPA prohibits it http://www.epa.gov

[Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

I was a little distressed to read the message from Amy in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania declaring she dumps everything (and I mean everything) from her histology lab down the drain. There are a bunch of Federal Laws governing handling and disposal of chemicals used in the histology laboratory and

RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mtitf...@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 1:59 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain?? I was a little distressed to read the message from Amy in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania declaring

RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mtitf...@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 12:59 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain?? I was a little distressed to read the message from Amy in Camp Hill

RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain?? One should not automtically assume that laws are broken here. (Rant begins here) First of all, it is the States that set the limits of what can and cannot be dumped. All States must meet Federal standards,but States are free to determine

RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

to be the source of concern. This in my rant! René J. --- On Mon, 7/25/11, O'Donnell, Bill billodonn...@catholichealth.net wrote: From: O'Donnell, Bill billodonn...@catholichealth.net Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain?? To: mtitf...@aol.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date

RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain??

...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 1:20 PM To: mtitf...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain?? One should not automtically assume that laws are broken

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Of Bea DeBrosse-Serra Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 3:56 PM To: 'O'Donnell, Bill'; mtitf...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Formalin down the drain?? I totally agree, under any circumstances, whatever the State law defines, we should not dump formalin, xylene

[Histonet] Formalin Fixation.

    Dear all   Does Formalin fixation of tissues kill bacteria viruses if present in the tissue?   Would you please email any references on the effect of Formalin fixation on the stability of microbes (Viruses, Bacteria Parasites etc) in the tissues?   Grateful Thanks Smitha.    

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