I too have had some problems with these pens unfortunately I haven't been 
able to find much else. One suggestion that we have found helpful, make sure 
the caps are on "tightly" and store them upright cap end down.

Adrienne Vair MLT/BMLSc
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Medicine Hat, AB

>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Renee Escalona [mailto:renee@tca.net]
>Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:39 AM
>To: HistoNet@pathology.swmed.edu
>Subject: slide labeling
>
>
>Fellow histonetters,
>
>We've been having problems with our slide labeling.  We currently use 
>pencil
>to label them.  However, after continuous handling of the slides, the lead
>eventually starts to fade which is no big surprise.  At one time we tried
>using those Histoprep pens made by Fisher but they often dried out before 
>we
>got a decent amount of use from them.  Did we just have a bad lot or has
>anyone else had problems with these pens?  Also, can anyone suggest a
>different type of pen that withstands the staining procedure?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Renee Escalona, BS, HTL(ASCP)
>Veterinary Laboratory Technologist
>TX Vet. Med. Diag. Lab
>College Station, TX
>
>
>

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