[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

[Histonet] paraffin block storage

2015-12-14 Thread Nancy Schmitt via Histonet
Good Morning- I do not find a CAP guideline for monitoring room temperature for block storage. Thoughts? Thank you Nancy NOTICE: This email may contain legally privileged information. The information is for the use of only the intended recipient(s) even if addressed incorrectly. If you are not

[Histonet] The Weekend Post--not work related

2015-12-14 Thread Lester Raff MD via Histonet
Published yesterday, still fresh to read today! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2015/12/the-force-was-with-me-in-1968-my-favorite-theater/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax:

Re: [Histonet] formalin fixed tonsil frozen sections

2015-12-14 Thread Gayle Callis via Histonet
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] Traveling Histologists?

2015-12-14 Thread Va Paula Sicurello via Histonet
Good Morning Listers, Are there companies out there that work with traveling histologists?  If so, can you send me their contact information? Companies dealing with traveling histologists are free to contact me as well.  Sincerely, Paula Paula SicurelloHistotechnology SpecialistUC San Diego

[Histonet] PAX-5 staining problems

2015-12-14 Thread Jeffrey Robinson via Histonet
Good Morning to all: I am having staining problems with my PAX-5 predilute from CellMarque. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced a dramatic dropoff in staining signal with this antibody after a few months. I have now had this happen to me twice in the last 3 months. It stains very

[Histonet] x-raying specimens

2015-12-14 Thread Houston, Ronald via Histonet
Curious to know how you are billing for any x-raying you may do on surgical and autopsy specimens? Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC Anatomic Pathology Manager 700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205 (P) 614-722-5450 (F) 614-722-2899