Re: [Histonet] brain sections cut on Cryo Jane apparatus are falling off slides during ethanol series for a cresyl stain

I was having similar issues with frozen rat and human cartilage with the cryojane.  After a lot of trial and error; I have found that the 4X slides and air-drying overnight has worked extremely well for us.  The tissues never fall off any more!   Good luck, Kim Kim Merriam, MA, HT(ASCP)QIHC

[Histonet] Gayle Callis

I'm trying to contact Gayle... is she still on the histonet? -- *Patti Bourassa Senior Scientist Karos Pharmaceuticals (203) 535-0540, ext 207* ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Tissue Processor

Hello! We are looking to purchase a used tissue processor for a small biotech. We will be working with calcified bone so we will only use the machine for dehydration and will infiltrate with methacrylate by hand. I'm interested in suggestions. It's been a while since I've done histology and

[Histonet] PAX 2 antibody

Hello all, I am still hunting for a source for the PAX 2 antibody.Is this antibody currently available? I have heard in the past that there was a manufacturing issue. Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC Manager, Molecular Diagnostics Lab Dept. of Pathology Wake Forest University Baptist Medical

[Histonet] Histology Supervisor Job Opening in Naples, FL

Allied Search Partners is conducting a search for a qualified Histology Supervisor. This candidate must be Florida Licensed as a Supervisor and have a Bachelor¹s Degree or higher to qualify for this position. Please let me know if you, or anyone that you know would be a great fit for this job.

[Histonet] Morgue Covers

I was wondering what policies/ procedures others are using for cleaning/ disinfecting Morgue Covers. How frequently do you clean and what kind of covers are you using? Thanks, Dana -- The contents of this e-mail

[Histonet] Anyone tried the Primera Signature Slide Printer?

Hello Histonetters, I was wondering if anyone out there has tried the Primera Signature Slide Printer. It boasts color printing and is geared towards smaller labs (like mine I suppose). I'm fairly sure it's a new printer on the market and would be happy if anyone out there in histoland could

[Histonet] Histotech needed in Texas

I have a full-time and permanent position for histotech in my department; this position opens due to retiring histotech.Interested applicants can contact me at the number below for more details or e-mail your resume. Tunde Ajibade BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Medical Center

[Histonet] Seeking a Histology Supervisor in Connecticut

Slone= Partners seeks a Histology Supervisor for our hospital based laboratory= client in Connecticut. The successful candidate will have= experience with workflow redesign and be great at managing change. There= are currently 38 people in the department,

[Histonet] gelatine, silane, super frost plus slides ???

Hi all, I am putting information together for students and thought you might be able to help me. Gelatine, silane, super frost plus slides. What are the differences and characteristics and which slide to use for what? Thank you, Daniela Bodemer