[Histonet] fume hood

[WILLIAM DESALVO]

There are two units we use in our labs and I suggest looking into the Mopec BF600 Downdraft Workcell. This works great for H&E/FS stain lines and other areas w/ open containers of chemicals. I also suggest considering the Labconco Protector XVS Ventilation Station for counter top hood with easy access, the unit is connected to outside air extraction. There are many other options and you should do a search on the internet for more options.

William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP)

Production Manager, Sonora Quest laboratories

Chair, NSH QCC




 
> Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:51:04 -0400
> From: brandihiggins <@t> gmail.com
> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] fume hood
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Our hospital is doing some renovation and we need to look into new fume
> hoods for our new location. Currently we have one fume hood over our
> grossing area, and one fume hood in our coverslipping area (two different
> rooms). The hospital wants to put our grossing room and histo/cyto rooms
> together. I am still going to need two separate hoods. Does anyone have
> any experience/knowledge/input about fume hoods? I'm trying to look into
> the ductless ones, although I imagine changing the filters will end up being
> more expensive over time (I have no idea what would be involved in running a
> duct/vent). Also I have seen a benchtop downdraft type that sucks the air
> down, and does not have a top. It is advertised as being good for xylene.
> Does anyone use this in their coverslipping area? Any input would be
> greatly appreciated. I'm pretty clueless on the whole issue. I want to
> make sure that what I get will be safe for me and my coworker as we will be
> spending most of our day in this room. Any input is appreciated! Thank
> You!
> 
> Brandi Higgins, BS, HT(ASCP)
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