RE: processor artifacts in tissue

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From:"MacDonald, Jennifer" <jmacdonald@sach.org>
To:histonet@pathology.swmed.edu, "'CJones6672@aol.com'" <CJones6672@aol.com>
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We had problems with formalin appearing in our paraffin baths on the TP1050.
There was a valve that had to be replaced.  I believe that St. Joseph's in
Burbank had a valve problem also.  If I remember correctly it first became
apparent in a staining problem.  Laurie??

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> From: 	CJones6672@aol.com[SMTP:CJones6672@aol.com]
> Sent: 	Sunday, August 20, 2000 8:01 PM
> To: 	histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject: 	processor artifacts in tissue
> 
> My Histology Lab is currently using a Leica tissue processor and have 
> encountered some severe processing problems.  The stained slides have
> nuclear 
> "ghosting" and   a washed out appearance. The problem appears to be
> reagent 
> carry over as it usually starts occurring about 2 to 3 runs after all of
> the 
> reagents are changed. We have had the machine serviced and checked
> numerous 
> time without solving the problem. 
> Has anyone else encountered this problem with their Leica? I would like to
> 
> hear from anyone with suggestions or comments.
> C Jones
> Emory Cartersville Medical Center
> 



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