[Histonet] Pinning specimens

[Weems, Joyce]

let paraffin solidify in the bottom of a Rubbermaid type pan - you can pin to it in the pan, or chill and pop it out and use in a large container...j

Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
Saint Joseph's Hospital 
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-851-7376 - Phone
404-851-7831 - Fax


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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Hopkins,
Karen
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 10:34 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] Pinning specimens


When we receive large specimens such as colons, our pathologist opens
them to let them fix overnight.  We used to have large specimen
containers that had a piece of rubber glued to the bottom of the
container so we could pin the specimens to hold them open for better
fixation.  Little by little our supply of containers with rubber have
decreased and we are unable to find a replacement.  Does anyone know of
a vendor who sells these or can you share what you do to hold open
specimens?  Thanks in advance, Karen :-)
 
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