> Gayle;
>
> Several accounts both in the US and Europe have used our infiltration
> paraffin for infiltration and embedding.  They love it!  I believe the
> success or failure depends on handling and processing.
>
> P.S.  I've also been able to section very nicely with it.
>
> By the way - this in a round about manner, would also be an answer to
Scott
> Taft's marketing question.  His blocks should always section good because
> he'll make sure of that.  I believe you can test paraffin only in your
> system - not Ventana's (or anyone else's).  Each lab will handle and
process
> different - resulting in tissue blocks optimum for that lab.  Sectioning
> someone else's material only gives you an impression - not an answer.
>
> Ken Urban
> Surgipath Medical Industries
> 5205 Route 12
> Richmond IL  60071 USA
> 815/678-2000 x120
> 800/225-8867
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gayle Callis <uvsgc@msu.oscs.montana.edu>
> To: <histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 9:05 AM
> Subject: 2 system paraffins
>
>
> > The Surgipath infiltration paraffin has less plastic polymer, supposed
to
> help
> > with infiltration only.   You can infiltrate with their embedding
> paraffin, if you so
> > desire, but DON'T embed with the infiltration media, it does not cut
worth
> a
> > darn, too soft, horrible compression. Had a gal switch the paraffins one
> time,
> > put the infiltration medium in the embedding center.
> Curses#$@%$%*)(^%($($%!
> > Did a lot of block meltdown and reembedding,  (*^%^$#&%#!
> >
> > Had a discussion yesterday with a friend, they are going to Tissue Prep
2
> for
> > all tissues, due to fluctuations in room temps, on the high side and
find
> the
> > harder paraffin works better overall with animal tissues.  They get
better
> > consistency, hardeness for cutting.  Interesting concept, but also makes
> sense.
> >
> > Have cut embryos infiltrated/embedded in Paraplast Xtra (??) for the
first
> time
> > had not used it before that, but was impressed by how it sectioned.
> > Not terribly fussy about paraffins with exception for decalcified bone,
> > then it is Tissue Prep 2 except for DMSO stuff, Paraplast plus,
> > the fumes aka odor are horrible, what is it doing to us heaven only
> knows???
> > I always thought DMSO was used to treat horses with lame joints, bummer
> > when we have to breathe it!
> >
> > Just an old nag!
> > Gayle Callis
> >
> >
> >
> >
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