I run it across my hot plate on the embedder or use a single edge razor
blade. Good job for a high school student!

Cynthia Favara

-----Original Message-----
From: ian clarke [mailto:clarke.ian@virgin.net]
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 3:05 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: Re trimming round edge of cassette


Hi all,
Iam looking to see what techniques people use to remove the excess wax from
around the cassette after embedding and before trimming.We use at present a
blunted scalpel  but we have been told there may be a risk from needle stick
type injury.
Thanks to all in advance
Ian Clarke
Histopathology/Cytopathology
CAH