Hi, I have always used a small paint scraper and wrapped it in masking tape to make it comfortable to hold. I have seen some techs using a small blunted kitchen knife with the tip snapped off. Hope this helps.

Lil Muolo

Imuno. Lab

Cancer Institute of New Jersey

>>> ian clarke <clarke.ian@virgin.net> 8/4/03 2:05:13 PM >>>

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