[Histonet] Re: Gunk in stainer drain line

[Marshall Terry Dr, Consultant Histopathologist]

In a word, yes.
It's disgusting, and presumably severely compromises the efficacy of the wash, inadequate at the best of times.

Dr Terry L Marshall, B.A.(Law), M.B.,Ch.B.,F.R.C.Path
 Consultant Pathologist
 Rotherham General Hospital
 South Yorkshire
 England
        terry.marshall <@t> rothgen.nhs.uk

-----Original Message-----
From: CrochiereSteve <@t> aol.com [mailto:CrochiereSteve <@t> aol.com]
Sent: 17 February 2005 03:17
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Re: Gunk in stainer drain line


Does anyone have a problem with gunk clogging up the drain line on their 
autostainer. I have a Varistain Gemini, and the line has clogged up with blue goo 
twice in the past 4 years. What could be the cause and how would I prevent it, 
short of periodically taking the thing apart and reaming out the hose? 
Pouring bleach down the drain was suggested, but didn't keep the problem from 
recurring.
Any suggestions? 

Steven M. Crochiere, HT(ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
LifePath Partners @ Mercy Medical Center
Springfield, MA 01104
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