Re: [Histonet] Biopsy formalin fixation times

2023-06-14 Thread Anthony Lapiana via Histonet
Overnight fixation is best if possible. 12-24 hours provides an optimal environment for IHC staining, for rush cases 6 hours is recommended. It all depends on the thickness of the tissue, large excisions and breast cases require a longer fixation time.

[Histonet] Histonet responses

2023-06-13 Thread Anthony Lapiana via Histonet
Good afternoon, I am new to the histonet and I am trying to figure out how to reply to people's messages they post. Also, do I get a notification when people reply to my responses or posts via email? Thanks, Anthony ___ Histonet mailing list

Re: [Histonet] DreamPath Block and Slide Storage Systems

2023-07-07 Thread Anthony Lapiana via Histonet
Hi Donna, I currently use dreampath storage system ARCOS for both slide and block storage, we have an extremely high volume, and it handles the system almost flawlessly. The support team is based in France I believe but someone is always available for remote service. The only negative part I

Re: [Histonet] VWR(R) Q path(R) Safesolv, Solvent Substitute

2023-06-15 Thread Anthony Lapiana via Histonet
Hey Monica, I have not used that exact substitute before, but I do currently use Sub-X from Leica. It is amazing for running down slides, but I wouldn’t recommend it for tissue processing as xylene is the best for that. Attached below Is the xylene substitute and mounting medium I use for