Re: [Histonet] Kappa and Lambda ISH

Yes, the CAP now has a PT survey for HPV, EBV, and Kappa/Lambda in situ hybridization (ISH). Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology & The Martin M. Berman, MD Immunopathology & Morphologic Proteomics Laboratory Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director,

Re: [Histonet] Performing PAS with Diastase by Hand

We get our Diastase powder from American Mastertech. Claire Dermatopathology lab University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics From: Vickroy, James via Histonet [histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 3:48 PM To:

[Histonet] Performing PAS with Diastase by Hand

We are starting to perform a PAS with diastase for fungus to be used by our dermatopathologist. At first we weren't sure he was going to need a method that used diastase but he now prefers it. Problem is our PAS counter kit did not come with diastase. Please don't tell me to use saliva

Re: [Histonet] Handling Breast Lumpectomy Specimens with radioactive seed localization

James, Luckly our breast surgeons are good at notifying our Pathologists' Assistants when a case with radioactive seeds is sent to our laboratory. Everything under the sun is labeled with radiation stickers, and additional stickers are provided with the tissue requisition. We also have a

Re: [Histonet] Faxitron

We use a Faxitron in our grossing room for breast and prostate specimens. We have also used it for calcium chases of a tissue block. Do you have any specific questions? Lacy Normington, HTL(ASCP)CM Manager, Surgical Pathology Lab Services UW Health - UW Hospital 600 Highland Avenue Madison,

Re: [Histonet] Handling Breast Lumpectomy Specimens with radioactive seed localization

Jim Vickroy, Histology Manager at Springfield [Illinois] Clinic asks: "Our organization is looking into the workflow necessary to handle breast lumpectomies with radioactive seed localization (RSL)". Thanks for the heads-up - as usual, pathologists and histologists don't get told. Nursing

Re: [Histonet] mats

Hi Mala: We use the following: PIP Technical Contamination Control Mat Vendor: Fisher Catalogue #: 19-122-822 They work very well; just peel off the top layer, and you have a fresh one ready for the next round of sectioining. Tim Tim Wheelock Harvard Brain Bank McLean Hospital Belmont, MA

Re: [Histonet] Knife Sharpening Service

Try DDK (Delaware Diamond Knives), it has been some time since I used them but they were always a good choice Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2016, at 5:43 PM, Jessica Riggleman via Histonet > wrote: > > Can anyone recommend a good Knife Sharpening service

[Histonet] mats

What is everyone using as floor mats in histogy. The mats we have are very thick and with Holes, we are finding it difficult to move the chairs on them to get close to the microtome for cutting. We were told that carpet of any kind cannot be use. If we remove the mats, the floors are very

[Histonet] Knife Sharpening Service

Can anyone recommend a good Knife Sharpening service around the east coast? We are located in the PA area. We have tried CL Sturkey and Dorn & Hart Microedge. It doesn't necessarily need to be East Coast.. We are just looking for ~1 Week turn around time. Thank you, Jessica