[Histonet] Question?

All my histonet emails are coming thru my spam folder. Anyone else having this problem? And how can I fix it? Thanks in advance, Sent from the iPad of Kim Tournear ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

Re: [Histonet] I need opinions on Leica instruments

Leica! Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear   On Apr 24, 2014, at 4:28 AM, Duddey, Aimee adud...@firsthealth.org wrote: I am considering the Peloris II tissue processor and the Bond IHC stainer for our lab. We are a 400 bed regional hospital with a growing outreach business. We

Re: [Histonet] RE: Recommendations cryostat

Definitely Leica Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear   On Apr 21, 2014, at 7:35 AM, Bea DeBrosse-Serra bdebrosse-se...@isisph.com wrote: Leica! Beatrice DeBrosse-Serra HT(ASCP)QIHC Isis Pharmaceuticals Antisense Drug Discovery 2855 Gazelle Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92010 760-603-2371

[Histonet] Sox10

Does anyone have a protocol they'd be willing to share for sox10? We use the ventana benchmark xt. Thank in advance. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear   ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

[Histonet] free equipment

Hi, I work in a derm lab in Tucson AZ. I have a Shandon PathCenter and a Leica Coverslipper (CV5000) I'm giving away. They both need repairs. Free to anyone who wants to pay for the shipping.   You can respond back at this address for addn'l info. ~Kim~  OU ROCKS ~Don't be afraid your life

[Histonet] Re: free equipment.

The pathcenter needs a rotor and the coverslipper needs a motherboard. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear   ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] RE: Dress codes

Hey andi! I wanna work for u. LOL Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear   On Oct 8, 2013, at 11:43 AM, Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) algra...@email.arizona.edu wrote: I'm sure that there is a dress code here but I don't think many adhere to it. Since I started to work here 15 yrs ago

Re: [Histonet] Re: bunsen burner at the embedding center

How many of us smoked and drank coffee at our microtomes? Or while doing autopsies? Those were the days and a lot of us are still around. Lol Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear   On Sep 20, 2013, at 8:44 AM, Paula Sicurello pat...@gmail.com wrote: I worked for the Navy Hospital in San

Re: [Histonet] Leica Bond III Opinions

and forth to fix this, that, and whatever. It's truly a walk away system once you click start. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear   On Feb 6, 2013, at 8:56 PM, Patsy Ruegg pru...@ihctech.net wrote: Love the bond it does not break down very often for me and service is great i can run all

Re: [Histonet] Milestone Histos 5

IMEB buys and refurbishes equipment for resale. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear  On Sep 20, 2012, at 11:15 AM, histot...@imagesbyhopper.com histot...@imagesbyhopper.com wrote: Does anyone know of a company who buys used Histology equipment and would give quotes for used Milestone

Re: [Histonet] Leica Bond Stainer

The Bond III and Bond max are great. The Bond III has a shorter run time. Not to mention the cost savings on both machines. And yes, maintenance is a piece of cake. Good luck! Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear  On Aug 22, 2012, at 8:13 AM, Crowell, Thomas thomas.crow...@mpi.com wrote

Re: [Histonet] Microtome feedback

Leica Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear  On Aug 17, 2012, at 2:48 PM, Fred Underwood funderw...@mcohio.org wrote: Hello and TGIF to everyone. I'm exploring getting a new microtome and would like to draw on the vast knowledge and experience out there in Histoland. The three I'm

Re: [Histonet] Processor Opinions pls

Hi Sheila, I used to install these for Leica. It's a very good machine and processes tx nicely. I've put surgicals and bx's on the same run (8hr) during demo's and was amazed at the results. I definitely recommend you do a demo. Hope this helps. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear

Re: [Histonet] Mohs

You can get upwards of 30.00/hr in Arizona. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear. On Jul 3, 2012, at 10:07 AM, Ingles Claire cing...@uwhealth.org wrote: I would love to know this too. I am getting about $23/hr but I have pretty good benefits. I'm at UWisc Madison Hospital

Re: [Histonet] certification of Histotechnologists

Well said Pam. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear. On May 25, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: The programs were dropped as the pathologist could still hold the training etcetera to suit their needs and not worry about allowing histologist to become part

Re: [Histonet] Unregistered techs

out there that do crappy work. So what is the difference between registered vs unregistered when it comes to their skills? Unregistered doesn't necessarily mean unqualified. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear. On May 24, 2012, at 1:40 PM, Jay Lundgren jaylundg...@gmail.com wrote: Question

[Histonet] histology programs in Okalahoma

Hi everyone, Does anyone know of any histology training/programs in Oklahoma? Thanks in advance for all responses. ~Kim~  OU ROCKS ~Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin~ ___ Histonet mailing list

RE: [Histonet] I'm so sad for AFIP to close

Actually, I heard the program moved to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. On Fri Sep 9th, 2011 8:07 AM PDT Edwards, Richard E. wrote: Well unfortunately one can't have public/governmental spending cut backs without losing something important along the way. -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] general license question for Florida

Hi everyone, I was asked to post the following question from a technician/Supervisor outside of Florida:   If someone has their Florida State license for technician, and they are HT certified (ASCP), but no BS degree, how many CE's (or is a BS required) are needed in order to apply for the

[Histonet] Peloris protocols

in advance for your help. Kim Tournear - HT, QIHC (ASCP) Field Support Specialist Core Histology - Southeast Leica Microsystems Inc.   ~Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin~ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

RE: [Histonet] Ventana ultra

I've heard that adding slides and/or reagents can add as much as 8 minutes to the run time. Again, that's just what I've heard, don't know if it's fact or fiction ~Kim~    OU ROCKS ~Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin~ --- On Wed, 4/13/11, Sebree Linda A

[Histonet] Florida State Histology License

Can any one tell me how to go about getting a Florida State Histology License? And I understand that there is a test to take for the Supervisor's license as wellI'll take info for that toothanks in advance!! ~Kim~    OU ROCKS ~Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will

Re: [Histonet] New Histology Field Technical Role Based in AZ/TX/Southern CA

This is currently my territory. I'm relocating to Florida, so if anyone wants more details about the job, contact me at this address and we'll touch basethis job is fun ~Kim~    OU ROCKS ~Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin~ --- On Thu, 12/2/10, Matt

[Histonet] hydrometers

E.C. Kraus has hydrometers for $15.00 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] how to be qualified?

Hi Mohmed, I think the ASCP is only offered in the US. I don't think a certification is required in order to teach at a university here, but then again, it might depend on the University. If you go to ASCP's web site, there should be a place for you to request an application for the exam. The

Re: [Histonet] inconsistent staining after quarterly decon

this helps!! ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks --- On Thu, 4/29/10, Carol Bryant cb...@lexclin.com wrote: From: Carol Bryant cb...@lexclin.com Subject: [Histonet] inconsistent staining

RE: [Histonet] Charged Slides for IHC on Ventana

we use fisher slides, but I hear that Cardinal distibutes them at a reasonable price...   ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks --- On Wed, 4/28/10, Jack Dodo jackd...@msn.com wrote

Re: [Histonet] Leica Peloris

We love ourswe've had no problems... ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks --- On Fri, 4/16/10, Sandra Peltier brimle...@gmail.com wrote: From: Sandra Peltier brimle

Re: [Histonet] Communication when pathologist are not in same area as lab

I don't think my pathologist's are aware they have access to email...LOL...as for communication, they are in another world. ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks --- On Wed, 4/14/10, Scott, Allison D allison_sc

[Histonet] re: cyto prep tech

Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about cyto prep tech work, ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks ___ Histonet mailing

[Histonet] histo techs doing cyto prep work

job) becoming more popular?   I welcome any and all responses... ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks ___ Histonet mailing list

Re: [Histonet] recyclers

Looks like I'll be contacting IMEB...Thanks everyone for all your help...   ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks From: Howery, Jeffrey jhowe

[Histonet] recyclers

Does anyone know of any companies out there that buy used recyclers and refurbish them for re-sale? I have a xylene recycler (10 yrs old), alcohol recycler (5 yrs old) and a formalin recycler (3 yrs old) all of which work fine. They are all CBG  products. Thanks   ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP

Re: [Histonet] Helicobacter Pylori antibody

We use Cell Marque's Polyclonal H. Pylori  (CMC435) at a 1:100 dilution on the Ventana BenchMark for 32 minutes, Protease 1 for 12 minutes.   ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks

Re: [Histonet] Eosin too pink

We add 100mL of 100% alcohol to 150mL of Eosin to tone it down each day.  ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks From: Smith, Lesley lesley.sm

Re: [Histonet] Peloris processor

We have 2 systems in our lab. We process biopsies (sent to us in B-Fix) on a 2 hour run and they are beautiful. We use 10% NBF, alcohol, xylene, the routine reagents, nothing special except our biopsies and are processed in formalin, etc. ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology

Re: [Histonet] MGMT mutation analysis

Contact Gwen at Lab Corp in Phoenix, AZ at 602454-8088...she should be able to help ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks --- On Fri, 1/15/10, Rathborne, Toni trathbo

Re: [Histonet] Re: Mohs technique

The derm office I workd in found a neat little gadget called a cryo-embedder. It is sold by Belaire Instruments and works great. Better than trying to use cryomolds, slides, etc... ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your

Re: [Histonet] Tissue disposal

it, they incenerate it so that nothing can be identified. I'm not sure what they do with the ashes after that. ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ   ~Don't let your life end before it begins~   OU Rocks --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Weems

Re: [Histonet] Tissue disposal

it, they incenerate it so that nothing can be identified. I'm not sure what they do with the ashes after that. ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ   ~Don't let your life end before it begins~   OU Rocks --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Weems

RE: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology

fear that at some point, hospitals will not hire any non-registered techs (of any kind).   Just my 2 cents worth ~Kim Tournear ~HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ   ~Don't let your life end before it begins~   OU Rocks --- On Mon, 2/16/09

RE: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology

OJT just like me  (at Ventana).   Honestly, a degree doesn't always mean that a person will make a good tech. After all, it's only a piece of paper...it's whether or not a tech can take that degree and apply it... Again, my 2 cents worth   ~Kim Tournear~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology

Re: [Histonet] processor

I use the Pathos from Leica (microwave technology) at my part time job processing dermatology specimens (appx 10,000 cases a year) and it works great. Contact Leica for some brochures on their equipment. Hope this helps...   ~Kim  Tournear ~ Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson

RE: [Histonet] IHC antibody Expiration question for CAP

If it's something we're only going to use less thata dozen times a year, we sent them to an outside source like US labs, Oncotech, etc.  I can't justify the cost or the tech time to work it up on something rarely used. ~Kim ~   ~Don't let your life end before it begins~   OU Rocks --- On

Re: [Histonet] Any experience with the Mohs cryo embedder

I've done both of those methods. I used the cyro embedder at a mohs lab here for 2 yrs. It's the next best thing to sliced bread and is great for getting those epi's down. I will get the vendor info and cat # and post it on the net today. The last one I bought cost appx $1600.00 but was well

Re: [Histonet] GO SOONERS!

I'm from Oklahoma, but live in Tucson, so I guess that make me an AZ Wildcat now...but a true sooner at heart...AND the two coaches just happen to be brothers, s that makes my son in law my rivalLOL...ya'll have a GR8T weekend. ~Kim ~   ~Don't let your life end before it begins~