[Histonet] Cell block protocol

2015-12-17 Thread Charles Riley via Histonet
Does anyone have a cell block protocol they use for Ultra sound Fine needle aspirates? We have been experiencing some issues with the tissue falling off slides and washing off immunostains. Any help would be greatly appreciated -- Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs

[Histonet] cellient cell block usage

2015-12-17 Thread Melissa Likens via Histonet
Was just wondering if anyone is using the Hologic's Cellient automated cell block equipment and if you are happy with results? Does anyone using this technology use Venatana Immunostains on these blocks with any success? Any info is greatly appreciated. ] Thank you, Melissa L

Re: [Histonet] Cell block protocol

2015-12-17 Thread Michael Ann Jones via Histonet
We use HistoGel instead of Cellblock with 100% capture of the specimen (validated) and no peeling or sliding off of slides. Hope that helps. Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 12/17/15, 7:16

Re: [Histonet] H.pylori Control Blocks

2015-12-17 Thread Hist10 via Histonet
Histo controls they are part of poly scientific they had every type of control Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, Helene Degan via Histonet wrote: Morning We are in search of H.pylori control

Re: [Histonet] Expiration dates of ammonium sulphide

2015-12-17 Thread Morken, Timothy via Histonet
Hi Karen, We get ours from Sigma-aldrich: Ammonium Sulfide, 25ml A1952-25Sigma-Aldrich $34.12 EA 25 ml This is a 20% solution We just got some so I know they have it. We use a 10% solution of this, so it comes out to 2% final concentration: we use 4ml of the ammonium

[Histonet] Blog Post--not work related

2015-12-17 Thread Lester Raff MD via Histonet
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Re: [Histonet] Blog Post--not work related

2015-12-17 Thread Rene J Buesa via Histonet
Why do you keep posting "not work related" things?I do not think this is proper, even if you think they are.It is annoying having to "spam" your postings.René On Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:23 PM, Lester Raff MD via Histonet wrote: We are making