Re: [Histonet] Microtome block holder

2023-11-07 Thread Colleen Forster via Histonet
You are very welcome! Colleen On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 4:02 PM Naira Margaryan wrote: > Awesome, thank you so much Colleen, for such quick response, > Naira > > On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 4:01 PM Colleen Forster wrote: > >> Naira, >> >> Contact Lee Dickey with Ted Pella. They carry the whole line

Re: [Histonet] Microtome block holder

2023-11-07 Thread Naira Margaryan via Histonet
Awesome, thank you so much Colleen, for such quick response, Naira On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 4:01 PM Colleen Forster wrote: > Naira, > > Contact Lee Dickey with Ted Pella. They carry the whole line of large > block adapters for the Leica microtomes. > > lee_dic...@tedpella.com > > I have this set

Re: [Histonet] Microtome block holder

2023-11-07 Thread Colleen Forster via Histonet
Naira, Contact Lee Dickey with Ted Pella. They carry the whole line of large block adapters for the Leica microtomes. lee_dic...@tedpella.com I have this set up and it works great. Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 3:58 PM Naira Margaryan via Histonet <

[Histonet] Microtome block holder

2023-11-07 Thread Naira Margaryan via Histonet
Hello, We are thinking to process the dog stifle joints. For that reason we will need large cassette/slides (3x2) and more importantly to find a large block holder for the Leica Microtome. Any advice and suggestions where to purchase all large parts would be appreciated. Thanks in advance,

Re: [Histonet] microtome pm

2022-06-28 Thread Travis via Histonet
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Re: [Histonet] microtome pm

2022-06-28 Thread Cooper, Brian via Histonet
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[Histonet] microtome pm

2022-06-28 Thread Paula via Histonet
Hi everyone, How often do you PM your microtomes? Currently, we have them done every 6 months but I'm thinking once a year is sufficient and I wanted to get some input before we decide. Thank you in advance, Paula Bio-Path Medical Group ___

Re: [Histonet] microtome blades and wax

2022-01-14 Thread Rathborne, Toni via Histonet
and the attachments, if any, and destroy any printouts. -Original Message- From: Piche, Jessica via Histonet Sent: Friday, January 14, 2022 8:43 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] microtome blades and wax *** This is an External Email *** Good Morning, We have been using Leica

Re: [Histonet] microtome blades and wax

2022-01-14 Thread P Sicurello via Histonet
Hi Jessica, Happy Friday. Do you use the same EM-400 paraffin for processing? If you use different paraffins that might contribute to your sectioning problems. If the waxes are different the tissue and the rest of the block are not one continuous unit in the "eyes" of the knife. The

[Histonet] microtome blades and wax

2022-01-14 Thread Piche, Jessica via Histonet
Good Morning, We have been using Leica Histocore Autocut microtomes for a few months and have been having inconsistency with cutting on them. We have tried so many different blades, high and low, and have tried changing the blade angle. Nothing is a perfect fix, and we feel like we are really

[Histonet] microtome

2021-10-05 Thread Silvia Bonner via Histonet
Hello, We are in the market for a new/refurbished microtome. We currently have a Micron HM355s, and Micron HM 335E. We are interested in buying something comparable. Any suggestions? We are looking at Micron and Leica. Good or bad reviews would be appreciated. Thanks, Silvia Bonner,

Re: [Histonet] microtome part

2021-05-11 Thread LEROY H BROWN via Histonet
Anyone happen to have a spare low profile knife holder laying around? Looking for one to fit my MICROM MODEL HM 330. Happy to pay you. It is for my histo tech. She needs a replacement for her microtome. Thanks, LeRoy Brown HT(ASCP) HTL HCS

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Recommendations

2021-02-09 Thread Bacon, Charles via Histonet
Bacon, HTL(ASCP)CM Supervisor Histology Baystate Medical Center 361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040 Telephone: 413-322-4786  Fax: 413-322-4790 charles.ba...@baystatehealth.org -Original Message- From: Pairan, Kelly Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:30 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthw

[Histonet] Microtome Recommendations

2021-02-09 Thread Pairan, Kelly via Histonet
Good Morning Histoland, We're looking into requesting capital for a new microtome and we were wondering what other labs were using and would recommend. Thanks for your feedback! Kelly Kelly Pairan, BS, HT (ASCP)CM, QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor-Anatomic Pathology Department of Pathology and

[Histonet] Microtome

2021-02-05 Thread Silvia Bonner via Histonet
Hi Everyone, We are looking to purchase new microtomes. I would welcome any feedback positive or negative. We are currently looking at HM355 S manufactured in 2018. Thank you for your help, Silvia Bonner, BS, HT(ASCP) CM Histology Supervisor

[Histonet] Microtome Suggestions/Demos

2020-09-30 Thread Charles Riley via Histonet
My company is seeking thoughts on new microtomes to purchase. We have demoed a Sakura and Leica HistoCore BioCut but would like to test out at least 1/2 more options before deciding on where to proceed. Does anyone have any suggestions on microtomes that are good for both experienced tech and

Re: [Histonet] Microtome at home

2020-04-16 Thread Patsy Ruegg via Histonet
From: Jamie Watson Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:44 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome at home Hello all, Our pathologist has come up with the idea of sending a microtome and waterbath home to someone that cannot come to work due to COVID 19. We

Re: [Histonet] Microtome at home

2020-04-15 Thread raestask via Histonet
I wouldn't think there would be any problem.Rae Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Jamie Watson via Histonet Date: 4/15/20 6:44 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome at home

[Histonet] Microtome at home

2020-04-15 Thread Jamie Watson via Histonet
Hello all, Our pathologist has come up with the idea of sending a microtome and waterbath home to someone that cannot come to work due to COVID 19. We are a research lab and work with mouse and rat tissue. Does anyone know of any issues with doing this? I have never heard of anyone cutting

[Histonet] Microtome point of views

2019-04-05 Thread Blanca Lopez via Histonet
Morning everybody! I want to ask if anybody had been use the Microtome from Ted Pella HTM 2258... Blanca Lopez HT (ASCP)cm Senior Histotechnologist UT Southwestern Medical Center Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center UTSTR Biorepository Tissue Lab 5323 Harry Hines Blvd K1-210

[Histonet] Microtome Accident Prevention Ideas

2019-03-21 Thread Pairan, Kelly via Histonet
Good Afternoon Histonetters, Three weeks ago, I was cutting at a manual microtome and when I finished laying my ribbon on the waterbath and turned back to my block, I happened to nick my finger on the end of my microtome blade. It was a freak accident of my finger being in the wrong place at

[Histonet] microtome reviews

2018-11-02 Thread Lauren Sweeney via Histonet
Hi Everyone! We are looking into getting an embedding center and I was wondering if I could get some reviews from you about them. Specifically we are looking at the Tanner Scientific TN1600, the Avantik EM8, and the Leica Arcadia. Any thoughts on any of these would be much appreciated! Have a

[Histonet] microtome woes

2018-10-04 Thread Underwood, Fred via Histonet
Greetings to all, I have a microtome, purchased in 2013, that now needs both circuit boards replaced. For the low, low price of $6400. This seems like it may not be far off from the price of a new unit. Would some of you be willing to share what brand of microtome you have, and what you

[Histonet] Microtome Knife Holder

2018-06-11 Thread Maggie DeBell via Histonet
Hello, I am an undergraduate student looking for a universal knife holder for the Microm HM 355 S-2 microtome I am using. Does anybody have one that they can't use anymore, or know where I could find one inexpensively? Thank you, Maggie DeBell ___

[Histonet] Microtome maintenance

2018-03-23 Thread Johnson, Teri via Histonet
Hi fellow histonetters, I am interested in finding out what those of you in CAP/CLIA labs are doing for routine maintenance of your microtomes, especially for smaller volume labs. Do you have service contracts set up? Or regular (annual or every other year) maintenance schedules? The cost of

[Histonet] Microtome needed

2016-11-07 Thread Blanca Lopez via Histonet
Histoneths!!! I have a doctor looking to buy a Histology instruments mainly microtome used or new. Does somebody knows any company or vendor that I can contact? thanks Blanca Lopez Histotech (ASCP) UTSW Tissue Resource K1.210 Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center UT Southwestern Medical Center

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Cleaning Company and What to do with Old Metal Blades

2016-10-26 Thread Jessica Riggleman via Histonet
. -Original Message- From: Michelle Aono [mailto:aono...@auburn.edu] Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Cleaning Company and What to do with Old Metal Blades Can anyone suggest a good company that works on old microtomes

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Cleaning Company and What to do with Old Metal Blades

2016-10-26 Thread Carol G Fields via Histonet
O:424-338-8000 x 8341 cfie...@mlkch.org -Original Message- From: Drew Meyer via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 9:59 AM To: Michelle Aono <aono...@auburn.edu> Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Mic

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Cleaning Company and What to do with Old Metal Blades

2016-10-26 Thread Drew Meyer via Histonet
Michael Dietrich and his team at Southeast Pathology Instrument Service is outstanding! www.southeastpathology.com Thanks, Drew Meyer, HT Anatomic Pathology Independent Contractor On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 10:56 AM, Michelle Aono via Histonet < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > Can

[Histonet] Microtome Cleaning Company and What to do with Old Metal Blades

2016-10-26 Thread Michelle Aono via Histonet
Can anyone suggest a good company that works on old microtomes? Ours is not broken, it's just in need of some TLC. Also, what is a reasonable price for such work (we have a RJ 2040)? Also, we have a lot of the old metal blades that you have to sharpen. Any suggestions on how to sell,

Re: [Histonet] microtome validation

2016-07-09 Thread Jacox, Robert A. via Histonet
Ann, I would recommend validating manual microtomes more often then automatic. Any traditional gear driven microtome does change overtime as gears wear. This eventually will lead to the micron indicator on the microtome not reading what you are truly cutting. Automated, microtomes driven by

[Histonet] microtome validation

2016-07-09 Thread Ann Specian via Histonet
Has anyone had to validate a microtome (manual/automatic). If so, how did you do it? Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Microtome response and unrelated blog psot

2016-04-11 Thread Lester Raff MD via Histonet
We are very satisfied with Leica microtomes and will probably be getting an additional one soon. Yes, they are adjustable. Unrelated blog post: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/04/whats-in-your-wallet-theres-a-little-aluminum-foil-package-in-mine/ Please note, if you cut and

[Histonet] Microtome workstations

2016-04-11 Thread Richardson, Pam K via Histonet
Hi, we are looking for individual microtome workstations. What are you using for your microtome workstations? Are they adjustable? Cordially, Pam ~ +++ Pam Richardson Clinical Manager Gundersen Health System Laboratory Services Email: pkric...@gundersenhealth.org

[Histonet] MICROTOME KNIFE SHARPENING

2016-02-16 Thread Hannen, Valerie via Histonet
Hi all... Hoping you might be answer a couple of questions that I have. 1) Does anyone use a microtome knife sharpening kit made by Pathco? If so, 2) How well does it sharpen the blades? 3) Is there any issue on attaching the abrasive sheets to the honing plate? 4) Do the abrasive sheets

Re: [Histonet] microtome issues: thick and no sections (Tyrone Genade)

2016-01-20 Thread Tyrone Genade via Histonet
Hello, Thanks to all who responded to my question. The solution, it seems was very simple. Several people reported similar experiences and issues with the specimen clamp not fitting tightly and that I should clean the clamp or block. My blocks are clean and I thought the clamp was too... but

[Histonet] microtome issues: thick and no sections

2016-01-19 Thread Tyrone Genade via Histonet
Hello, I am having a problem with sectioning. I'm cutting 5 um sections but with the turn of the microtome I will miss the block, or take a small piece of the block/tissue and then the next section ends up thick. This missing can take several turns of the wheel so I can get really big sections.

[Histonet] Microtome suggestions

2015-10-07 Thread Goetz, Freya E. via Histonet
Good morning! I was wondering if anyone has microtome opinions they would like to share. We have an ultramicrotome but I am looking for a microtome that could cut larger pieces of tissue embedded in plastic. I am hesitant to go with Leica because service is so expensive but I’m looking for

Re: [Histonet] Microtome suggestions

2015-10-07 Thread Rene J Buesa via Histonet
For large specimens you need a "horizontal" or sledge microtome. Leitz (Leica) manufactures the best, but you could try an OMS from Reichert although I am not sure they stll are manufactured because Leica swallowed Reichert some years ago.Another alternative, and probably even better than the

Re: [Histonet] Microtome suggestions

2015-10-07 Thread Goetz, Freya E. via Histonet
Hi Rene and histonet, Thank you for your suggestions. I must amend my earlier request. We have an ultra microtome from RMC and a Spencer 820 microtome. I would like to section epoxy embedded material that is larger than an ultramicrotome could handle but smaller than a sledge microtome. Sorry

Re: [Histonet] Microtome suggestions

2015-10-07 Thread Hawkins, Hal K. via Histonet
: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 11:07 AM To: Rene J Buesa Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome suggestions Hi Rene and histonet, Thank you for your suggestions. I must amend my earlier request. We have an ultra microtome from RMC and a Spencer 820 microtome. I would

[Histonet] microtome blade

2015-08-19 Thread Zerfas, Patricia (NIH/OD/ORS) [E] via Histonet
Dear Histologists, After you have completed sectioning for the day do you remove the blade? Is it safer to keep the blade locked in place? Is it a safety issue? Or is it a policy set by your workplace? Thanks, Patricia M. Zerfas National Institutes of Health Bldg 28A Room 112 MSC 5230 9000

Re: [Histonet] microtome blade

2015-08-19 Thread Jay Lundgren via Histonet
NEVER leave a blade in a microtome when not sectioning! Sincerely, Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP) On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 9:12 AM, Zerfas, Patricia (NIH/OD/ORS) [E] via Histonet

[Histonet] Microtome ergonimic evaluation

2014-11-18 Thread Kristina Wyatt
Has anyone ever had an ergonomic evaluation specific to their microtome station? If so, could you please give me the contact information of the evaluator? Thanks, Kristina Wyatt, M.A. Supervisor: Histopathology/Immunohistochemistry L216 Mosier Hall Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic

Re: [Histonet] microtome stage

2014-09-30 Thread Alan Bright
Donna, I would take the powder coating off with a paint stripper, try sectioning, if happy have the holder electro plated which will be a conductive coating that will protect the base metal from corrosion. Cost under $20. BR Alan Bright, BIC...Cambs..UK Sent from my iPhone On 30 Sep

[Histonet] microtome laceration not an exposure

2014-08-25 Thread Bitting, Angela K.
Does anyone have something that I can show to nursing to explain why a microtome laceration is not an exposure? I can't get the fixed tissue explanation to sink in. Anyone else had issues with this? IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if

[Histonet] Microtome for HS Biotech Class

2014-08-22 Thread Patsy Ruegg
Dear Histo Peeps, I am on the advisory board for a local high school Biotech class and have been helping them process, embed, cut, and stain tissue (they use chicken livers can't use human). My husband fixed up an old black AO microtome for them a few years ago so they actually cut sections.

Re: [Histonet] Microtome calibration

2014-07-16 Thread Pam Marcum
: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:07:37 AM Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome calibration We do ours by hand? You mean line them up or PM? Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 7/15/14, 1:55 PM

[Histonet] Microtome calibration

2014-07-15 Thread Long, Denise
Hi Everyone, During a recent inspection we were asked by the inspection team to start calibrating our microtomes. Anyone know of a service vendor that will do this? Referrals, including self-referrals would be greatly appreciated. Thank, Denise M. Long, MS, HTL (ASCP), QIHC University of

Re: [Histonet] Microtome calibration

2014-07-15 Thread Ronda Mire
Hi Denise, Check with the company that does your PM service. This may be something that is already done during preventative maintenance. On Jul 15, 2014, at 3:02 PM, Long, Denise denise.l...@uconn.edu wrote: Hi Everyone, During a recent inspection we were asked by the inspection team to

Re: [Histonet] Microtome calibration

2014-07-15 Thread Michael Ann Jones
We do ours by hand? You mean line them up or PM? Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 7/15/14, 1:55 PM, Ronda Mire rm...@cvpath.org wrote: Hi Denise, Check with the company that does your PM

RE: [Histonet] Microtome calibration

2014-07-15 Thread Weems, Joyce K.
: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 3:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome calibration Hi Everyone, During a recent inspection we were asked by the inspection team to start calibrating our microtomes. Anyone know of a service vendor that will do this? Referrals, including

Re: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-04 Thread Ronda Mire
Agree, Leica is the best hands down. On Jun 3, 2014, at 5:37 PM, nmhi...@comcast.net wrote: If someone promised me a brand new FREE microtome and it wasn't a LEICA, I'd tell them, no, thanks!. I am not inclined to endorse any other brand and I cannot imagine changing my mind about that.

Re: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-04 Thread Tony Auge
Of the three microtomes that you listed I would highly recommend the Thermo Shandon Finesse. It's of superior quality than the Microms I have used. Cutting is excellent and the fly wheel action is light yet fluid. You do have to oil it manually once a month but it's easy and you can clean it out

RE: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-03 Thread Susan.Walzer
Leica 2125 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sue Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 10:44 PM To: Sylvia Shockey Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome Leica all

RE: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-03 Thread steven Mello
: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome Leica all the way 2025 Sent from my iPhone On Jun 2, 2014, at 5:19 PM, Sylvia Shockey sylvia.shoc...@clinicalpathologyassoc.com wrote: Hello, My name is Sylvia Shockey I work in a histology lab. One of our

RE: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-03 Thread Anne Murvosh
Shockey Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 2:20 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Hello, My name is Sylvia Shockey I work in a histology lab. One of our microtomes is not working properly and would appreciate some advice on purchasing a new one or maybe

Re: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-03 Thread Rene J Buesa
Shockey Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 2:20 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Hello,                   My name is Sylvia Shockey I work in a histology lab. One of our microtomes is not working properly and would appreciate some advice on purchasing a new one

RE: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-03 Thread Bea DeBrosse-Serra
: Monday, June 02, 2014 7:44 PM To: Sylvia Shockey Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome Leica all the way 2025 Sent from my iPhone On Jun 2, 2014, at 5:19 PM, Sylvia Shockey sylvia.shoc...@clinicalpathologyassoc.com wrote: Hello, My name

Re: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-03 Thread nmhisto
If someone promised me a brand new FREE microtome and it wasn't a LEICA, I'd tell them, no, thanks!.  I am not inclined to endorse any other brand and I cannot imagine changing my mind about that. ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-02 Thread Sylvia Shockey
Hello, My name is Sylvia Shockey I work in a histology lab. One of our microtomes is not working properly and would appreciate some advice on purchasing a new one or maybe refurbished. I have had some quotes on a Tanner scientific manual rotary microtome, titan 5000 .

Re: [Histonet] Microtome

2014-06-02 Thread Sue
Leica all the way 2025 Sent from my iPhone On Jun 2, 2014, at 5:19 PM, Sylvia Shockey sylvia.shoc...@clinicalpathologyassoc.com wrote: Hello, My name is Sylvia Shockey I work in a histology lab. One of our microtomes is not working properly and would appreciate some

RE: [Histonet] Microtome Service

2013-12-18 Thread joelle weaver
Thanks for this information Joyce. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:03:02 + CC: Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Service Hello Folks, I know that you know that every time someone

[Histonet] microtome

2013-11-19 Thread Rui TAHARA
Hello, I have undecalcified biological sample embedded in plastic media (MMA). I am looking for faclities that offers self-service microtome (for plastic embedding sectioining) or short time rental microtome with some training around Quebec, Ontraio, NY. I have been trying to find ones in

[Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use?

2013-10-28 Thread Nancy Schmitt
Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use? To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: col129-w78785db134d1d1265ca33ff8...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hello all :-) I am doing a quick microtome blade

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use?

2013-10-25 Thread Paula Sicurello
Left in but covered with the blade guard. Not spanking new, but usable (for facing) get stored in an old box that the slides came in. I like the slide mailer idea, and will switch to that. -- Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP) Supervisor, Clinical Electron Microscopy Laboratory Duke University Health

RE: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use?

2013-10-25 Thread McAnn, Sherrian
@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use? Left in but covered with the blade guard. Not spanking new, but usable (for facing) get stored in an old box that the slides came in. I like the slide mailer idea, and will switch to that. -- Paula Sicurello

RE: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use?

2013-10-25 Thread Marcum, Pamela A
To: Paula Sicurello; Leah Simmons Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use? I was taught that when leaving your microtome for any length of time to always take the blade out. We had a tech that had the habit of leaving the blade

RE: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use?

2013-10-25 Thread McAnn, Sherrian
AMEN TO THAT! -Original Message- From: Marcum, Pamela A [mailto:pamar...@uams.edu] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 10:05 AM To: McAnn, Sherrian; Paula Sicurello; Leah Simmons Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use

RE: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use?

2013-10-25 Thread Morken, Timothy
Francisco Medical Center -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Leah Simmons Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 6:34 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety

[Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use? NO PHI

2013-10-25 Thread Podawiltz, Thomas
; Leah Simmons Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use? AMEN TO THAT! -Original Message- From: Marcum, Pamela A [mailto:pamar...@uams.edu] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 10:05 AM To: McAnn, Sherrian; Paula Sicurello

[Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use?

2013-10-24 Thread Leah Simmons
Hello all :-) I am doing a quick microtome blade safety survey, When you finish work, do you leave your blade in the microtome behind the blade guard or do you take it out? If you take it out and it is a new blade or a blade still useful for trimming where do you store it? Thank you for your

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Blade safety, in or out when not in use?

2013-10-24 Thread Jennifer MacDonald
We save the blade to use for trimming. We store the blade in a plastic 5-slide mailer. From: Leah Simmons leah_simmon...@hotmail.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: 10/24/2013 06:36 PM Subject:[Histonet] Microtome Blade safety

[Histonet] Microtome steel blade holder

2013-10-04 Thread Hannen, Valerie
Good Morning all... I am having a problem with my Microtome steel blade holder. One of the screws on the blade block that helps hold the blade tightly clamped has stripped itself out. I am wondering if anyone in out there in Histo-land who no longer is using steel blades, but still has the

[Histonet] Microtome Service

2013-09-10 Thread Fawn Bomar
Does anyone know of any company that is able to service the Leica RM2155 microtomes? We are located in South Boston, Va. Thank You Fawn Bomar - This electronic message may contain information that is confidential or legally

[Histonet] Microtome advise...

2013-07-18 Thread Tom McNemar
Hello all. I am preparing my budget and am seeking recommendations on automated microtomes. I am specifically interested in brands other than Leica (I already have two). I would appreciate any thoughts you may have. Thanks. Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial

Re: [Histonet] Microtome advise...

2013-07-18 Thread Jack Ratliff
How about the new Sakura with the auto orientation feature! I saw it on display at the Missouri Society for Histotechnology meeting and it was quite impressive! Of course if you have the budget, there's alway the non-contact laser microtome from Rowiak! I have seen and used that unit to cut

Re: [Histonet] Microtome advise...

2013-07-18 Thread Jack Ratliff
BTW. I'm certain that the Sakura unit will be on display at the NSH S/C meeting in Providence, RI (20-25 Sept 2013) and I know for a fact that the laser microtome will be on display there as well because it will be demonstrated and used, along with a Leica rotary microtome for part of a

[Histonet] microtome aligner

2013-07-17 Thread Maria Mejia
Hello, Can anyone provide any additional information regarding microtome aligners? Do they work? I have never used or seen this particular tool, so which brand works best? I know of only one company that sells a microtome aligner (universal type). Any information any one can provide will be

Re: [Histonet] microtome aligner

2013-07-17 Thread Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth)
They do work. I saw one at NSH some years ago and came home and had the guys in our shop make one for me exactly like the one I saw and it cost next to nothing. We bought the little round level at home depot. Andi Andrea Grantham, HT (ASCP) Senior Research Specialist University of Arizona

RE: [Histonet] microtome aligner

2013-07-17 Thread Goins, Tresa
. Save your money and use a blank paraffin block. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Maria Mejia Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 8:12 AM To: HistoNet Subject: [Histonet] microtome aligner

Re: [Histonet] microtome aligner

2013-07-17 Thread Paula Sicurello
I used an even cheaper version of the aligner. My microtome service engineer suggested an L level or a T level that you can buy at Home Depot. The L looks just like an L, it is actually a right angle measuring device, used to make sure the corners or something are straight at 90 degrees. You

RE: [Histonet] microtome aligner

2013-07-17 Thread joelle weaver
Yes you can certainly align the old fashioned way easy enough, but I find these are very handy and do save some time. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: algra...@email.arizona.edu CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:14:16 + Subject: Re: [Histonet

[Histonet] Microtome repair

2013-03-15 Thread Bruce Gapinski
Jeff Myers is the best I've seen in my 35 years. This guy will cut beautiful sections as his final test after repair. He's one of us. (408) 469-0957 Bruce Gapinsk HT (ASCP) Chief Histologist Marin Medical Laboratories PathGroup SF Important Notice: This e-mail

Re: [Histonet] Microtome upgrade, planning stages

2013-03-08 Thread Maxim Peshkov
I tried some different microtomes (Leica, Microm, Thermo Shandon, Sakura), as sledge as rotary types. My choise is Leica RM2245. Leica RM2245 is semi automatic? and RM2255 or RM2265 are full automatic models. I like RM2245 because this model have a rock mode, when operator does for a section only

Re: [Histonet] Microtome upgrade, planning stages...

2013-03-07 Thread Rene J Buesa
Add another Leica to your list René J, From: kgrob...@rci.rutgers.edu kgrob...@rci.rutgers.edu To: histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:32 PM Subject: [Histonet] Microtome upgrade, planning stages... We are starting to look into upgrading to higher-end

[Histonet] Microtome blades

2013-01-09 Thread Laurie Colbert
Does anyone know who I can purchase Accu-edge blades from, other than Cardinal or American Master Tech? Laurie Colbert, HT (ASCP) Histology Supervisor PATH MD 8158 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 648-3214 direct (424) 245-7284 main lab ___

Re: [Histonet] Microtome blades

2013-01-09 Thread Rene J Buesa
Sakura René J. From: Laurie Colbert lcolb...@pathmdlabs.com To: Histonet Post (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 10:55 AM Subject: [Histonet] Microtome blades Does anyone know who I can purchase Accu-edge blades from, other

RE: [Histonet] Microtome blades

2013-01-09 Thread Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID)
...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 12:15 PM To: Laurie Colbert; Histonet Post (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome blades Sakura René J. From: Laurie Colbert lcolb

[Histonet] Microtome maintenance frequency

2012-12-27 Thread Allen Keeping D .
I have a question regarding scheduled maintenance of rotary microtomes. I run a simulation lab for students of lab technology. Part of their histology rotation involves learning how to produce acceptable sections on the microtome. I currently have 3 Leica rotary (manual) microtomes, which are

Re: [Histonet] Microtome maintenance frequency

2012-12-27 Thread Rene J Buesa
To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 1:40 PM Subject: [Histonet] Microtome maintenance frequency I have a question regarding scheduled maintenance of rotary microtomes. I run a simulation lab for students of lab technology. Part

RE: [Histonet] Microtome knives

2012-11-18 Thread Patsy Ruegg
To: Jon Krupp; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome knives I prefer to sharpen my microtome knives by myself by hand. I have a vintage Cambridge Rocking Microtome and despite its age it works very well. Sharpening is a time consuming for the first time, it's depends

Re: [Histonet] Microtome knives

2012-11-11 Thread Massimo
, to be liable to less vibrations. Kind Regards, Massimo Tosi A humble Chemical Engineer who loves Histology Da: Jon Krupp jkr...@deltacollege.edu A: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Inviato: Venerdì 9 Novembre 2012 19:49 Oggetto: [Histonet] Microtome knives

RE: [Histonet] Microtome knives

2012-11-11 Thread HARRISON,Sharon R
@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome knives I prefer to sharpen my microtome knives by myself by hand. I have a vintage Cambridge Rocking Microtome and despite its age it works very well. Sharpening is a time consuming for the first time, it's depends on the conditions

[Histonet] Microtome knives

2012-11-09 Thread Jon Krupp
Greetings I need some advice regarding microtome knives. I am not histo tech, I did all my sectioning in a plant research lab, but now I find myself needing to learn more about histo type methods. We have microtomes, AO 820's, and we have a bunch of donated knives. I need advice about

Re: [Histonet] Microtome knives

2012-11-09 Thread Rene J Buesa
. René J. From: Jon Krupp jkr...@deltacollege.edu To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, November 9, 2012 1:49 PM Subject: [Histonet] Microtome knives Greetings I need some advice regarding microtome knives. I am not  histo tech, I did all my

RE: [Histonet] Microtome knives

2012-11-09 Thread Connolly, Brett M
-Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jon Krupp Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 1:50 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome knives Greetings I need some advice regarding

Re: [Histonet] microtome

2012-09-23 Thread E. Wayne Johnson
they have a contact person since they do so much work throughout the US. From: jsjurc...@comcast.net [mailto:jsjurc...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 3:16 PM To: Jay Lundgren Cc: Histonet; Burton, Lynn Subject: Re: [Histonet] microtome As I said, I'm not sure they have anybody in Beijing

[Histonet] microtome

2012-09-21 Thread E. Wayne Johnson
We work in a previously underutilized histology lab. There was a sliding horizontal Sakura microtome, a functioning Thermo microtome, and a nonfunctioning Leica 5xxx (not a very fancy Leica). The center where we work has no interest in fixing the Leica microtome. I am supposing that it is

Re: [Histonet] microtome

2012-09-21 Thread E. Wayne Johnson
I think its a Leica 2125. On 9/22/2012 12:32 AM, E. Wayne Johnson wrote: We work in a previously underutilized histology lab. There was a sliding horizontal Sakura microtome, a functioning Thermo microtome, and a nonfunctioning Leica 5xxx (not a very fancy Leica). The center where we work

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