[Histonet] micro wave processors

[joelle weaver]

>From my research I have found that the molecular water (polar) content and insulating fat content of the tissue types are added considerations. If you look at the physics and how microwaves penetrate and generate heat, this really helps in customizing schedules for different tissues and using its properties and effects to best advantage. The goods news is that the MW processors have more developed software that allows a wide manipulation ( in my experience) for processing protocols. Still, as you mentioned troubleshooting is as always required. Being newer technology, there are some implementation hurdles, but I have seen it work sucessfully for at least a large volume of various tissue types, signifigantly decreasing turn around times and leveling out workflow that allows staffing to be adjusted in favorable ways. Some labs I have worked at always seem to have certain tissues though that they have not been able to optimize a suitable protocol for processing with microwave assistance so far. Still in the refinement and development stages in many cases.Joelle

Joelle Weaver MAOM, BA, (HTL) ASCP
 
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 > Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:30:13 -0800
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> You will always have a recommended protocol. It is up to us as HT/HTL  to determine what exactly will work. That is where TROUBLE SHOOTING falls in.
> As I posted earlier, I use a certain type of microwave processor and because the recommended temps did not work on the type of tissue I was processing. I had to trouble shoot for what would work.
> Again, my paraffin temps do not exceed 67C.
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> I am in a mirotomy class, and we had a discussion about mircorwave processing.  We need an accurate temperature.  Freida states it should be at 84 degrees however we think she is incorrect.  please respond asap. thank you leticia alvarez                          _______________________________________________
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