[Histonet] metal molds vs. disposable molds

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I have had issues with the plastic molds leaving an indention or not leaving
a flat cutting surface. This is not good when you are cutting prostate
biopsies. The ends of the tissue get cut away before you get to the center
of the block. After seeing a tech do this I immediately trashed the plastic.
Even though I would prefer plastic because it is easier for my lab I can not
risk losing patient tissue.

On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Merced Leiker <leiker <@t> buffalo.edu> wrote:

> ...which might be the better thing to do then...since it'll all be floating
> on the surface anyway and we don't want to risk clogging drain pipes with
> the wax once it cools...
>
>
> --On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:59 PM -0400 "Weems, Joyce" <
> JWeems <@t> sjha.org> wrote:
>
>  And if you let the water cool, the paraffin will harden and you discard
>> it without pouring down the drain...
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Merced
>> Leiker
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:22 PM
>> To: Sharon Campbell; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>> Subject: Re: [Histonet] metal molds vs. disposable molds
>>
>> I like my metal molds. They are neat, you get even heat transfer, and
>> are easy to clean when they need it. I clean them by tossing them in
>> some boiling water with an excess of cleaning powder (Alconox or
>> Sparkleen) or any detergent you have on hand (make sure it doesn't get
>> too bubbly and froth over though). Then I rinse them under hot top
>> water, spread on paper towels to dry, spray with mold release, and stack
>> in the oven.
>>
>> Merced
>>
>> --On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:55 AM -0400 Sharon Campbell
>> <SharonC <@t> celligent.net> wrote:
>>
>>  Hello everyone,
>>>
>>> We have a debate going on about purchasing metal molds vs. disposable
>>> plastic molds. Which is better? Is the cost better in the long run to
>>> buy metal? Also, how does everyone clean their metal molds?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sharon Campbell, HTL(ASCP)CM, BSBM
>>>
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