Michelle,
that would depend on the quality of your coverslipper.  You want to submit
the best slides you can.  Personally, I would coverslip by hand.  Good luck
and I'll see if I can find any stomache or spinal cord.

Joe Nocito, B.S., HT(ASCP)QIHC
Histology Supervisor
Christus Santa Rosa Hospitals
San Antonio, Texas


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Skelton, Michelle [SMTP:mskelton@anthc.org]
> Sent:	Tuesday, December 07, 1999 5:21 PM
> To:	'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'
> Subject:	HT Practical
>
> When doing the practical for the HT exam, the rules say you can use
> automated equipment - Does this include the automated coverslipper?  I am
> assuming that it does.  Also, does anybody have any spare spinal cord or
> stomach laying around that they are not using?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Michelle Skelton
> Alaska Native Medical Center
> Anchorage, AK