[Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Boyd, Debbie M]

We use a urine specimen container under the right lower corner of the para trimmer and toss it each day. 

Debbie M. Boyd HT (ASCP) | Chief Histologist  | Southside Regional Medical Center | 200 Medical Park Blvd.  |  Petersburg, Va.  23805 | PH 804-765-5025 | FAX 804-765-6058

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Gayle Callis [gayle.callis <@t> bresnan.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 1:03 PM
To: 'Tony Auge'; histotech <@t> imagesbyhopper.com
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

A fabulous idea!   I suspect one could use a cheap travel iron although  one needs to devise a way to collect melted paraffin.   Even our fancy para trimmer didn't have catch pan for paraffin drippings.    I suggest using a new or receycled aluminum baking pans available in supermarkets, discount stores or a recycled frozen food pan without separations.  These pans come in various sizes and depths.   The joy is toss pans when full of paraffin.

Gayle Callis
HTL/HT/MT(ASCP)

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tony Auge
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

If you want a cheaper alternative you can use a ski wax iron. They cost about $40. I mounted one upside down in a bucket and it works just as well as the $500 para trimmers.



-Tony Auge HTL (ASCP) QIHC
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