[Histonet] microwaves in labs

[Victoria Baker]

Joe your toes should be real toastie!

"The Heat Is On" was written by Glen Frey (of the Eagles) for the
movie Beverly Hills Cop I.  It's the song I used to play when working
on a deadline in the lab or on a paper (cranked real high when alone)
as I just loved the lyrics and the sax!


Vikki Baker

On 8/22/07, Joe Nocito <jnocito <@t> satx.rr.com> wrote:
> my toes are getting warm.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cazares, Ruth" <RCazares <@t> schosp.org>
> To: "histonet" <histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:52 PM
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] microwaves in labs
>
>
> Yup.  And so was "Some Like It Hot" by Van Halen. I think that song was
> about you Joe, feel the heat.
>
>
> Ruth Cazares, Histology Supervisor
> Department of Pathology
> Swedish Covenant Hospital
> Chicago, IL 60625
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe
> Nocito
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:25 AM
> To: Patti Loykasek; histonet
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] microwaves in labs
>
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>
> >> 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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> >> Blue Springs, MO 64015
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> >> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> >> [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
> >>
> >> Thanks for your feedback Joe.  It is much appreciated.
> >>
> >>
> >> Jeanine Bartlett
> >> Infectious Disease Pathology Branch
> >> (404) 639-3590
> >> jeanine.bartlett <@t> cdc.hhs.gov
> >>
> >>
> >> -----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
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >> 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
> >> 18/SB-114
> >> Atlanta, GA  30333
> >> (404) 639-3590
> >> jeanine.bartlett <@t> cdc.hhs.gov
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