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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