[Histonet] Leica CM 1850 UV cryostat

[Kathy M. Gorham]

Good Morning Histonetters,  We have a Leica CM 1850 UV cryostat and I
was wondering how often others are using the UV to decontaminate the
cryostat.  When we bought this I was told to use it only when we
suspected TB or the like.  BUT we are to treat ALL human tissue as if we
knew for certain that it was infectious right?  So with this in mind are
others using the UV light after every frozen section.  We are a small
lab doing maybe 10 FS a month. I need to write a procedure on how often
this should be done so wanted your option. We do disinfect the cryostat
with 70% Alc.  Have a great day,  Kathy Gorham, H.T.


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