[Histonet] [EXTERNAL] Re: [EXT] Reagent alcohols and tissue processors

[Rinker,Jeff]

First, I would like to say the Paloris is the best processor out there. This answers the second question too, I think. The standard that I have always used is 70% but with machines coming out now that are so good at monitoring the concertation's of the alcohols it is interesting to watch.
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From: Colleen Forster via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:55 AM
To: Paula Sicurello <patpxs at gmail.com>
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Histonet] [EXT] Reagent alcohols and tissue processors

Paula,

I start my processor at 80%. I am in research and often the samples have
been fixed and are put into 70-80% ethanol for holding or transport.
Starting with 80% steps right in line with the samples. I rarely see a
schedule that starts at 50%. However, I do have a couple labs that ask me
for that. I am fortunate to have a second processor I can use for special
programs and not hold up my main runs.

Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC
University of Minnesota
BLS Histology and IHC Laboratory

On Thu, Mar 28, 2024 at 9:15 AM Paula Sicurello via Histonet <
histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi Kara,
> I do like the VIPs.   Besides getting rid of the NBF, the alcohols are
> getting rid of the water as well.
> I learned EM first, so my processing thoughts are probably biased by that.
> Paula
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>   On Thu, Mar 28, 2024 at 6:14 AM, Kara, Phillip<Phillip.Kara at unthsc.edu>
> wrote:   So for your first one I love the Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP. Easy to
> use, easy maintenance, and very customizable for programed runs.Every lab I
> have been in has always started at 70. It saves the techs extra time mixing
> up dilutions because you can always find RTU 70%. It also helps I have
> never had any issues with the tissues starting at 70. I get the idea of
> starting lower but you are also then going to need to increase your
> processing time which can delay turnaround times.Plus correct me if I am
> wrong but isn't the whole point of the alcohols after NBF to get the NBF
> out of the tissue and ready for xylene and wax?
>
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> From: Paula Sicurello via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 8:04 AM
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> Subject: [EXT] [Histonet] Reagent alcohols and tissue processors Good
> Morning,
> My question two part:
> Best tissue processor ever and why?
> What is percentage is your first alcohol step?
> I see that lots of places start at 70%  but I favor a lower %.  One
> because it's gentler on the tissue, and two because 10% NBF precipitates
> out if you start at 70%.
> Thanks for your insight,
> Paula
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