[Histonet] microwaves in labs

Wed Aug 22 11:24:56 CDT 2007

Patti,
you're right. Just like we have to have copies of other CLSI regs, OSHA 
regs, ect.
I'd rather spend $900 for a table top fume hood for a $100 microwave then 
spend $35K.

I feel the heat  The heat is on (wasn't that a song)?

JTT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patti Loykasek" <ploykasek <@t> phenopath.com>
To: "histonet" <histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 10:55 AM
Subject: FW: [Histonet] microwaves in labs

>
> I think we should all have a copy of  Microwave Device Use in the 
> Histology
> Laboratory; Approved Guideline. CLSI document GP28-A [ISBN 1-56238-563-1].
> Also, in CAP question  ANP.29430 Are microwave devices properly vented? 
> The
> comment reads: This checklist question does not apply if only 
> non-hazardous
> reagents (and non-infectious specimens) are used in the device (e.g., 
> water,
> certain biological stains, paraffin sections). Hopefully this info will
> help,but probably it will only muddy the water.
> I better get back to my staining. Hopefully have not incited too much
> flaming.
>
> Patti Loykasek
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>>
>> Let the flaming begin!
>>
>> CAP Question ANP.27170 states "Are microwave devices used in accordance 
>> with
>> manufacturer's instructions?"
>>
>> If you are CAP inspected you will need to have a microwave for Laboratory
>> use.
>>
>> As far as safety is concerned, you still need to have them under a hood 
>> or
>> vented to the outside, calibrate temps and check for leakage. You just 
>> get
>> to pay more for the microwave.
>>
>> Marla Thomas, HT(ASCP)
>> HIPAA/Compliance/IT Manager
>> Litton Pathology Associates, PC
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>> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bartlett,
>> Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:54 AM
>> To: Joe Nocito; Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>> Subject: RE: [Histonet] microwaves in labs
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>> Thanks for your feedback Joe.  It is much appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Jeanine Bartlett
>> Infectious Disease Pathology Branch
>> (404) 639-3590
>> jeanine.bartlett <@t> cdc.hhs.gov
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Joe Nocito [mailto:jnocito <@t> satx.rr.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 10:49 AM
>> To: Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED);
>> Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>> Subject: Re: [Histonet] microwaves in labs
>>
>> Jeanine,
>> we use a home microwave that has a counter top fume hood over it. We
>> calibrate the temp twice a year. While checking the temps, we also check
>> for microwave leakage.
>> Now, here I go again. I have my flame retardant suit on because I can
>> already feel the flames coming.
>>   Some people are saying you have to use a laboratory grade microwave
>> and not a home use one. I agree with this statement 100%, if you are
>> processing tissue. If you are just using the microwave to perform
>> special stains or the occasional heat slides, I don't see the need to
>> spend all that money on a lab grade microwave.
>>   I've been using microwaves for specials for over 20 years and with
>> the exception of the rare over heating of Carbol Fuschin (big mess) I've
>> never had a microwave blow up. And you have to admit, the microwaves
>> today are a lot safer than the ones 20 years ago.
>>
>> JTT
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>> From: "Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)" <jqb7 <@t> CDC.GOV>
>> To: <Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 12:58 PM
>> Subject: [Histonet] microwaves in labs
>>
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>> Hi all:
>>
>> I'd like to know how many of you out there use non-laboratory grade
>> microwaves for specials stains.......specifically for heating
>> methenamine-silver for a GMS. For those that do, are there any safety
>> issues of which you are aware?
>>
>> Thanks for your help!
>>
>> Jeanine Bartlett, BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC
>> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
>> Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch
>> 1600 Clifton Road, MS/G-32
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>> Atlanta, GA  30333
>> (404) 639-3590
>> jeanine.bartlett <@t> cdc.hhs.gov
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