We just put the lids back in the processor with the trays and run the clean
cycle..No extra work involved.
From: "Johnston, Kathy" 
To: "'Melissa Jensen'" 
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 8:23 AM
Subject: RE: processing/embedding cassette


> They are marginally more expensive, but the amount of staff time involved
in
> cleaning the metal lids negates the extra cost.  We use the ones with lids
> and we get them for 85 to 101 $ per case depending on which type we order
(
> Surgipath ).
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Kathy Johnston
> Tech II - Special Stains
> Anatomic Pathology - Foothills Medical Center
> Calgary Laboratory Services
> Ph - 403-670-4760
> Fax - 403-270-4093
> kathy.johnston@cls.ab.ca
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Melissa Jensen [mailto:melzy@indytel.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 3:46 PM
> To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu; Isabelle Côté
> Subject: Re: processing/embedding cassette
>
>
> Cost would be my guess..Are the cassettes with lids more expensive than
> those without?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Isabelle Côté" 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 2:19 PM
> Subject: processing/embedding cassette
>
>
> > Is there any specific advantage about using cassette having separate
> > stainless steel cover versus cassette with plastic cover.
> >
> > Isabelle Cote (again...)
> > Nunavik Research Centre
> >
> >
>
>