[Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming

Thu Mar 19 09:08:40 CDT 2009

I agree that this is quicker than manually---you can do 4?or 5 blocks at a time.

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From: Karin Groeger <KGroeger <@t> USLABS.net>
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming

They work great for us and saves the hand.  We use the Shandon Para
Trimmer.  Our techs love them.

Karin Groeger

Histology Supervisor

US LABS, Irvine,CA

949-450-0145 ext. 649

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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming

Actually the warm up time is about 3 minutes and after that I can do
blocks
much faster and cleaner than scraping.  I can't imagine it being slower
to
be honest.  We love it as it save a lot of time. 

Pamela A Marcum
University of Pennsylvania 
School of Veterinary Medicine
Comparative Orthopedic Laboratory (CORL)
382 W Street Rd
Kennett Square PA 19438
610-925-6278

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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming

I've been told that they are slower than scraping by hand. What's the
consensus?

Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP)
Technical Specialist, Histology
Geisinger Medical Center 
100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00
Danville, PA 17822
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>>> Jennifer MacDonald <JMacDonald <@t> mtsac.edu> 3/19/2009 12:26 AM >>>
We have two in our student lab.  It is safer, quicker, and there are a
lot 
less paraffin shavings to clean up.
Jennifer MacDonald

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[Histonet] Paraffin Block triming

Hi,
    Does anyb
ody use a paraffin block dewaxer ?  If so does it save any 
time, how well does it work?

Thanks,

Scott Hendricksen  HT (ASCP)
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