[Histonet] changing tissue processors

[Michael Ann Jones]

Nirmala,
We use the number of blocks to guide on how often to change the processors.
We experimented with how many blocks we could get away with and then
backed the number up by 50 blocks to be sure.
VIP5/6 for us is currently 700 blocks. Beyond that, tissues are not
thoroughly processed.
We used to do the change weekly, but we felt this was more accurate,
wouldn¹t waste reagents but ensure processed specimens.
Good luck

Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP)
Histology Manager
Metropath
7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250
Lakewood, CO 80226
303.634.2511
Mjones at metropath.com

Providing collaborative diagnostic services,
saving lives today and tomorrow.






On 1/11/16, 12:28 PM, "Nirmala Srishan via Histonet"
<histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

>Hi Histonetter,
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>Does any one have guidelines, which indicates how often to change the
>tissue processors - Cassette Volume run, Make of processors etc
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>Thank you
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>Nirmala Srishan
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