[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 93, Issue 9
Technical Support
technicalsupport <@t> newcomersupply.com
Mon Aug 8 10:35:29 CDT 2011
Hi Mala,
Newcomer Supply has a Paraffin Wax Trimmer with a container to catch the paraffin.
JoAnn M Szczepaniuk, HT (ASCP)
Technical Support
Newcomer Supply
2505 Parview Road
Middleton, Wi. 53562
800-383-7799
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Today's Topics:
1. 20 slide holder for Microprobe system (Rob Geske)
2. problems posting (Heckford, Karen - SMMC-SF)
3. Per diem Position in the San Francisco Bay Area
(Heckford, Karen - SMMC-SF)
4. RE: histology equipment service (Carol Fields)
5. knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
(srishan <@t> mail.holyname.org)
6. RE: knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
(Breeden, Sara)
7. Re: knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks (Rene J Buesa)
8. RE: knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
(Horn, Hazel V)
9. re-cycled xylene in tissue processor (Gaiser, Marcia)
10. Re: re-cycled xylene in tissue processor (Rene J Buesa)
11. knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks (Paula Pierce)
12. RE: knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
(Rathborne, Toni)
13. RE: knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
(Sheila Fonner)
14. RE: knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
(Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID))
15. RE: re-cycled xylene in tissue processor (Laurie Colbert)
16. RE: knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
(Jeanne Estabel)
17. Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks (gayle callis)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 10:38:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rob Geske <rgeske_2000 <@t> yahoo.com>
Subject: [Histonet] 20 slide holder for Microprobe system
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All,
?
i'm looking for a supplier of the 20 slide holder/handle for the microprobe staining system previously sold by fisher.?fisher has discontinue this as too has cole palmer.? the entire system is available on e-bay and also through some used equipment re-sellers, but i just?need the handle.? any help would be appreciated.
?
thanks in advance,
rob
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 05:10:57 -0700
From: "Heckford, Karen - SMMC-SF" <Karen.Heckford <@t> CHW.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] problems posting
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I am having problems posting to Histonet. Not sure what is going on.
Hopefully this goes through if not please add me to your list. I have
been on the the Histonet for 7 years now.
Karen Heckford HT ASCP CE
Lead Histology Technician
St. Mary's Medical Center
450 Stanyan St.
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 05:19:24 -0700
From: "Heckford, Karen - SMMC-SF" <Karen.Heckford <@t> CHW.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] Per diem Position in the San Francisco Bay Area
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We are looking for a Certified Histology Technician for per diem work.
You will also do some Pathology Assisting (nothing to extensive on the
PA). Need someone that can cover vacation, sick days, etc. Perfect for
someone that is retired and is looking for some extra money. Need to
be able to work on your own independently and know how to troubleshoot
both Histology and IHC's. You will need to be able to be available to
work up to 1-2 weeks at a time or get called in at the last minute in
case someone is sick. So a flexible schedule is ideal.
If interested please call and leave me a message.
Karen Heckford HT ASCP CE
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 08:48:20 -0400
From: "Carol Fields" <Carol.Fields <@t> Northside.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] histology equipment service
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Southeast Pathology Services, Inc. we have used for years and do an
excellent job. They also have refurbed equipment.
Call Michael Dietrich at 843-588-2559
Carole Fields, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA 30342
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Subject: [Histonet] histology equipment service
For the person/persons looking for someone to do equipment
maintenance/service I can highly recommend this company, Pathology
Service, Inc. Sean Draime and Joel DeVisser are very knowledgeable on
all types of histology equipment and their charges are reasonable. They
are in Georgia, of course, GO DAWGS, but travel all over the country
doing repair, PM, and also have used equipment now. Their number is
1-866-398-9478, or contact them by going to
www.pathologyserv.com<http://www.pathologyserv.com>. Also see email
below for more information on equipment purchases.
To: Shirley A. Powell
Subject: Joel from PSI
Hi, this is my email here for any info you come across reference people
who may need to sell any lab equipment or labs. We also do offer very
competitive service and preventative maintenance packages and cover most
of the USA. Sean has 3 different plans that can be customized to fit
any clients needs or budgets. We also sell used, refurbished equipment
and our pieces go through frame off restorations and come out working
and looking like new again. We offer 90 day warranties on everything we
sell and 1 year extensions all through PSI. Thank you so much for the
information on the news letter and for taking the time to speak with me
earlier on the phone.
Joel DeVisser
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 06:28:33 -0700
From: srishan <@t> mail.holyname.org
Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
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Hi All,
I wonder if someone could help me with this!
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the
paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size
knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
Histology Supervisor
Holy Name Medical Center.
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 07:46:50 -0600
From: "Breeden, Sara" <sbreeden <@t> nmda.nmsu.edu>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the
blocks
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AHA! I have an Answer! EMS (Electron Microscopy Sciences) sells a
"One-Piece Scalpel Blade with Handle" Cat. #72048-01 that is perfect for
cleaning blocks of excess paraffin! I've had one for over 30 years and
it will retire with me! It is initially sharp (but not as sharp as a
normal blade would be) but if you cut open a few cardboard boxes with it
(which it also does beautifully), it "dulls down" to the perfect edge
for cleaning blocks. It fits the hand well and doesn't shave the
plastic off the cassette. Someone left an old paring knife here but
it's too big and cumbersome.
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 06:58:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rene J Buesa <rjbuesa <@t> yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the
blocks
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I always used my Wenger Swiss Army pocket knife.
Ren? J.
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Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
To: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu, histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 9:28 AM
Hi All,
I wonder if someone could help me with this!
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the
paraffin from the embedded blocks.? I could not find the 6 inches size
knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
Histology Supervisor
Holy Name Medical Center.
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 09:32:08 -0500
From: "Horn, Hazel V" <HornHV <@t> archildrens.org>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the
blocks
To: "'srishan <@t> mail.holyname.org'" <srishan <@t> mail.holyname.org>,
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We use a couple of butter knives we brought from home.
Hazel Horn
Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Supervisor of Autopsy/Histology/Transcription
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way Slot 820
Little Rock, AR 72202
phone 501.364.4240
fax 501.364.3155
visit us on the web at: www.archildrens.org
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Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
Hi All,
I wonder if someone could help me with this!
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the
paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size
knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
Histology Supervisor
Holy Name Medical Center.
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Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades
Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care,
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 09:33:43 -0500
From: "Gaiser, Marcia" <Marcia_Gaiser <@t> ssmhc.com>
Subject: [Histonet] re-cycled xylene in tissue processor
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Hi, Has anyone had experience using re-cycled xylene in the Tissue-Tek VIP5 tissue processor for the clean cycle?
Will use of re-cycled xylene, over time, damage the processor?
Thank you,
Marcia Gaiser
Pathology Supervisor
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 07:45:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rene J Buesa <rjbuesa <@t> yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Histonet] re-cycled xylene in tissue processor
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If you xylene recycler works according to standard and maintained properly, the recycled xylene you obtain is of equal quality to the xylene you buy from your usual supplier.
It can be used in any and all steps of your processing and staining protocols, and there is no way it could "damage" your or any other tissue processing using xylene.
All the "difficulties" with recycled xylene are caused by improper recycling.
Ren? J.
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Subject: [Histonet] re-cycled xylene in tissue processor
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Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 10:33 AM
Hi, Has anyone had experience using re-cycled xylene in the Tissue-Tek VIP5 tissue processor for the clean cycle?
Will use of re-cycled xylene, over time, damage the processor?
Thank you,
Marcia Gaiser
Pathology Supervisor
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 07:46:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: Paula Pierce <contact <@t> excaliburpathology.com>
Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
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I just use the handle end of my forceps.
?
Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT
President
Excalibur Pathology, Inc.
631 N Broadway
Moore, OK 73160
405-759-3953 Lab
405-759-7513 Fax
www.excaliburpathology.com
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
We use a couple of butter knives we brought from home.
Hazel Horn
Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Supervisor of Autopsy/Histology/Transcription
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way? ? Slot 820
Little Rock, AR? 72202
phone? 501.364.4240
fax? ? ? ? 501.364.3155
visit us on the web at:? ? www.archildrens.org
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Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
Hi All,
I wonder if someone could help me with this!
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the
paraffin from the embedded blocks.? I could not find the 6 inches size
knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
Histology Supervisor
Holy Name Medical Center.
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Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ
Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D.
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Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades
Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care,
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Best in Value Award, Data Advantage, LLC
Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers
Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 14:50:25 +0000
From: "Rathborne, Toni" <trathborne <@t> somerset-healthcare.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the
blocks
To: "'Paula Pierce'" <contact <@t> excaliburpathology.com>, Histonet
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I usually use one of the embedding molds.
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Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
I just use the handle end of my forceps.
??
Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT
President
Excalibur Pathology, Inc.
631 N Broadway
Moore, OK 73160
405-759-3953 Lab
405-759-7513 Fax
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
We use a couple of butter knives we brought from home.
Hazel Horn
Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Supervisor of Autopsy/Histology/Transcription Arkansas Children's Hospital
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Hi All,
I wonder if someone could help me with this!
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks.?? I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
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Holy Name Medical Center.
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Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 10:47:54 -0400
From: "Sheila Fonner" <sfonner <@t> labpath.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the
blocks
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Since I haven't seen anyone talk about this yet, I feel obligated to tell
you all that there is a handy dandy little "melter" out there for getting
the excess paraffin off the blocks.
You just run the edges of the block over it and voila...trimmed.
When you have up to 600 blocks a day, this thing is wonderful. And it keeps
your hands from cramping up.
Oh the wonders!!
Sheila
KDL Pathology
Knoxville, TN
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
We use a couple of butter knives we brought from home.
Hazel Horn
Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Supervisor of Autopsy/Histology/Transcription
Arkansas Children's Hospital
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Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
Hi All,
I wonder if someone could help me with this!
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the
paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size
knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
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Holy Name Medical Center.
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 14:52:21 +0000
From: "Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID)" <jqb7 <@t> cdc.gov>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the
blocks
To: "Rathborne, Toni" <trathborne <@t> somerset-healthcare.com>, 'Paula
Pierce' <contact <@t> excaliburpathology.com>, Histonet
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I don't have much paraffin on the edges of the block but if I do I pop it off with the edge of my finger nail......
Jeanine Bartlett
Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
I usually use one of the embedding molds.
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Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
I just use the handle end of my forceps.
??
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
We use a couple of butter knives we brought from home.
Hazel Horn
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Supervisor of Autopsy/Histology/Transcription Arkansas Children's Hospital
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Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
Hi All,
I wonder if someone could help me with this!
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks.?? I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
Histology Supervisor
Holy Name Medical Center.
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Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 07:53:42 -0700
From: "Laurie Colbert" <laurie.colbert <@t> huntingtonhospital.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] re-cycled xylene in tissue processor
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We use recycled xylene for the cleaning cycle on our VIP 5's and have
had no problems.
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Hi, Has anyone had experience using re-cycled xylene in the Tissue-Tek
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Will use of re-cycled xylene, over time, damage the processor?
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Message: 16
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 15:55:00 +0100
From: "Jeanne Estabel" <je2 <@t> sanger.ac.uk>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the
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Hi,
Here we are using the "melter" or the knife depends on the technician
and the number of blocks.
Regards
Jeanne
Jeanne Estabel, PhD
Scientific Manager
Histology Operations Manager
Mouse Genetics Project
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To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
Since I haven't seen anyone talk about this yet, I feel obligated to
tell
you all that there is a handy dandy little "melter" out there for
getting
the excess paraffin off the blocks.
You just run the edges of the block over it and voila...trimmed.
When you have up to 600 blocks a day, this thing is wonderful. And it
keeps
your hands from cramping up.
Oh the wonders!!
Sheila
KDL Pathology
Knoxville, TN
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
We use a couple of butter knives we brought from home.
Hazel Horn
Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Supervisor of Autopsy/Histology/Transcription
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way Slot 820
Little Rock, AR 72202
phone 501.364.4240
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Hi All,
I wonder if someone could help me with this!
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the
paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size
knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
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Message: 17
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 08:56:25 -0600
From: "gayle callis" <gayle.callis <@t> bresnan.net>
Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
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You Wrote:
I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the
paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size
knife in any catalog.
Thanks in advance
Mala
Nirmala Srishan
Histology Supervisor
Holy Name Medical Center.
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Dear Mala,
In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a
disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin
from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal
surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential
for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess
paraffin.
There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was
recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down).
The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe
from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used.
The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have
to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't
supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer
of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A
small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of
(not a "Green" consideration).
Be safe rather than sorry.
Gayle M. Callis
HTL/HT/MT(ASCP)
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