[Histonet] Re: Gunk in stainer drain line

[Pamela Marcum]

If it is a slime mold forming would a PM using hot water and soap with anti
bacterial agent help or just using a true anti-bacterial (not Bleach) once a
week?    Just a thought.

Thanks,

Pam Marcum 


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> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Poteete,
> Jacquie A.
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 8:35 AM
> To: 'CrochiereSteve <@t> aol.com'; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Gunk in stainer drain line
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> The "blue goo" in the stainers in our laboratory was found to be a variety
> of slime mold. I can't remember its' scientific name, but we had to use
> bleach to get rid of it, and the bleach did not prevent it from recurring.
> Pouring bleach down the drain became part of our cleaning-maintenance
> procedure.  Good luck!
>
> Jacquie Poteete MT(ASCP)QIHC
> Lead Technologist, IHC Laboratory
> Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK
> japoteete <@t> saintfrancis.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: CrochiereSteve <@t> aol.com [mailto:CrochiereSteve <@t> aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:17 PM
> 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
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