[Histonet] Re: Embedding

[Goins, Tresa]

Wow! Now I really feel lucky.  My "cheap" para trimmer came with a wax catcher with disposable liners that is magnetically attached to the trimmer.
http://www.tedpella.com/histo_html/histo1.htm.aspx#_28154   

Cant't beat $40 and a practical mind-set though.


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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Robinson
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 11:38 AM
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

We use empty pipette tip boxes.  They are the perfect size and fit right under the edge and we just toss them when them get full.

Jeff Robinson, HT, HTL, Senior Histotechnologist, Sierra Pathology Lab, Clovis, CA.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Boyd, Debbie M
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Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Morken, Timothy'; 'Goins, Tresa'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Embedding

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
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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
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:58 AM
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Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Morken, Timothy; Goins, Tresa
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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