[Histonet] RNA preservation in Farmers solution

2018-05-30 Thread Peter Noyce via Histonet
How long can tissue be stored in Farmers Solution (ethanol + acetic acid) before the RNA degrades. PW Noyce PhD student ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Histotech position

2018-05-30 Thread Katherine Marano via Histonet
Hi Histonetters, I am working with a client looking to hire a permanent and full-time Histotech in the Salem, Oregon area. Great laboratory! There would be relocation offered up to $3k. Salary is based on experience. Exact shift not determined yet, but likely early morning start. Anyone

[Histonet] Slide disposal

2018-05-30 Thread Shirley A. Powell via Histonet
Hi Histonetters, mostly in the southeastern states, i.e. Georgia or South Carolina. I need to dispose of some years of slides that has patient identifying info on them, are there any companies that grind slides in the state of Georgia? I know there are companies that sell machines for this

[Histonet] CORRECTION: Histology Sales Position out of Columbus, OH

2018-05-30 Thread Melissa Owens via Histonet
Hello All, I sincerely apologize. I wanted to edit the fact that my last job announcement advertised a Histology Sales position in Kalamazoo, MI. I am actually sourcing for candidates in the Columbus, OH or nearby areas. Please let me know if you are interested and in the Columbus, OH area or

[Histonet] Mohs Histotech Needed in Philadelphia A RELIA EXCLUSIVE CAN YOU HELP???

2018-05-30 Thread Pam Barker via Histonet
Hi Histonetters, How are you? I hope you are having a great week! I was hoping you might be able to help me. I am presently working with a client near Philadelphia that is in need of a Mohs histotech to run their own lab. This is a full time permanent DAY shift position. ASCP certification is

Re: [Histonet] Masson's Trichrome Troubleshooting

2018-05-30 Thread Dr. Michael Gudo (Morphisto GmbH) via Histonet
Dear Tasha, well, I think you should modify your protocol: (1) don’t use microwave (2) wash in ethanol after Bouin and not in water (70 - 80 %) (3) tap water as long as Weigert working solution (4) Bieberich Scarlet is not the correct stain for Masson, you should use Acid fuchsine + Ponceau 2R

Re: [Histonet] frozen sections

2018-05-30 Thread Normington Lacy via Histonet
My institution is an academic medical center; we have PA's, residents, specimen receiving technicians and histology technicians performing frozen sections. We perform a yearly competency of frozen sectioning for non MDs. Lacy Normington Lacy Normington, HTL(ASCP)CM Manager, Surgical Pathology

[Histonet] frozen sections

2018-05-30 Thread Eck, Allison via Histonet
Question for those of you who do not have PA's...Who cuts the frozen sections, the techs or the pathologists? Thanks in advance Allison Allison Eck, HTL(ASCP)cm,QLS, AHI(AMT),CEAS1 Lead Tech Histology Doylestown Hospital 595 W State St Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-2264

[Histonet] Masson's Trichrome Troubleshooting

2018-05-30 Thread Campbell, Tasha M. via Histonet
Hello all, I am having issues with my trichrome stain and I am about to lose my mind! We just started doing it in house (although at my previous job I had done trichrome by hand for years so I am not a stranger to it. And I never had issues with it). When I brought it in house at my current