Re: Automated coverslipping
I use a dissecting needle to separate the section(s) that I want on the slide. I dislike putting slides on the stainer with wrap-around tissue. If I do have any tissue on the back of the slide I can quickly get it off with the needle. Getting a clean slide does not take excessive time, I can still maintain good production levels.
Dave Reynolds, HT(ASCP)
U of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
On Mon, 25 Feb 2002 MEller@stpetes.org wrote:
> We are contemplating getting an automatic coverslipper due to
> repetittitititive momotion injury of a coworker. I am wondering how most
> of you deal with cleaning the excess tissue from the slides. Our histotech
> lifts the ribbons off the water bath with alot of excess tissue wrapped
> around the edges and back of slides. The excess tissue is then cleaned off
> by the lab assistant as she is coverslipping. For those of you with
> automated coverslippers, are you spending alot more time at the water bath
> getting a single section or a clean series of sections? We deal with a
> variety of human tissue, and it can be difficult to seperate the sections
> on the water bath without tearing the preferred section - especially on
> those blocks with wall to wall tissue. Any input is greatly appreciated -
> thank you!
>
> Mary Eller, CT, HT
> St. Peter's Hospital - Helena, MT
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