Re: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Piero Nelva
1:40 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches,what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ? I would have to agree, the vinegar sounds like a good solution. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 [EMA

Re: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Histonet Alias
Use brine as a base for all pickling. Mix 6 cups distilled water, 3 cups white vinegar and 1/2 cup pickling salt in a large pot. Boil gently. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Della Speranza, Vinnie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I have a patient requesting her gall bladder be returned to her for >

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Blazek, Linda
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Della Speranza, Vinnie Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:17 AM To: 'Weber, Susan (VHACLE)'; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ? I'm overwhelmed at the huge resp

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Della Speranza, Vinnie
ranza, Vinnie; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ? Does she already have a funeral home picked out? Perhaps she can ask the funeral home to "store" it for her, and then release it only to a funeral home. I would

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Rosa Fields
I would have to agree, the vinegar sounds like a good solution. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 [EMAIL PROTECTED] The information contained in the message and the documents accompanying this message contain i

Re: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Rene J Buesa
I think it is a good idea of a pickled gall bladder. Do not add onions please! René J. --- On Mon, 11/24/08, Della Speranza, Vinnie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Della Speranza, Vinnie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder i

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Mike Pence
I was is this "pickle" once, and we washed the specimen and then just gave it to the patient clean and dry in a clean container. It was then up to the patient to figure out what to do with the specimen. I believe they had it frozen at the funeral home. Sorry Vinnie, could not pass up the pickle jo

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Weber, Susan (VHACLE)
Does she already have a funeral home picked out? Perhaps she can ask the funeral home to "store" it for her, and then release it only to a funeral home. I would consult my legal department to see what they feel is appropriate, that way you are dotting all your t's and crossing your eyes >.< as well

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-25 Thread Bernice Frederick
Vinnie, We had an issue with this concerning tonsils (the kids wanted them). We rinsed out the excess formalin after the final sign out by a pathologist (2 weeks), patted it dry and gave the sample to them in a clean container. This way it was fixed but they did not have the issue of formalin. I'm

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-24 Thread Rittman, Barry R
Vinnie You can also use glycerin. Barry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Tony Henwood Sent: Mon 11/24/2008 7:29 PM To: Della Speranza, Vinnie; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-24 Thread Tony Henwood
Vinnie, You could use paraffin oil (also known as mineral oil). It is used successfully in museum techniques for the preservation of formalin fixed specimens. Rinse the formalin fixed specimen in water, place in ethanol (which will also bring back the colour), blot lightly and place in the oil. Th

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-24 Thread joelle weaver
hanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?> CC: > > Could you give it to her in a plastic bag, with a container, and tell> her to store it in rubbing alcohol? j> > Joyce Weems> Pathology Manager> Saint Joseph's Hospital > 5665 Pea

RE: [Histonet] as Thanksgiving approaches, what do you think about a gall bladder in vinegar ?

2008-11-24 Thread Weems, Joyce
Could you give it to her in a plastic bag, with a container, and tell her to store it in rubbing alcohol? j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 Please note new phone and fax numbers 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -