Ditto that at WSU Pullman , Wa. USDA Histo Lab.


>From: "Sebree Linda A." 
>To: Stacy McLaughlin , 
>histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
>Subject: RE: Nexes waste disposal
>Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 14:16:17 -0500
>
>Stacy,
>
>Our University of Wisconsin Safety Dept. determined that the amount of DAB 
>was adequately diluted and was not a hazard to be disposing of down the 
>drain.  They did however have an issue with the coverslip oil so we collect 
>that and they pick it up and use it for the incineration of other "things".
>
>Linda A. Sebree, HT(ASCP)
>University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
>IHC/ISH Laboratory
>A4/204-2472
>600 Highland Ave.
>Madison, WI 53792
>(608)265-6596
>FAX: (608)262-7174
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Stacy McLaughlin [mailto:Stacy_McLaughlin@cooley-dickinson.org]
>Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 1:58 PM
>To: 'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'
>Subject: Nexes waste disposal
>
>
>Hello out there!
>I am looking for a current disposal protocol for the waste from the Ventana
>Nexes -IHC.  This waste contains DAB, APK wash, liquid coverslip, and
>various antibody wastes.
>We are currently adding 12 mls of 30% hydrogen peroxide, letting it sit for
>24 hours, then down the drain.  I think this way is outdated and I would
>like a current (and safe) method.
>Any input would be greatly appreciated!
>
>
>Stacy McLaughlin HT (ASCP)
>Lead Tech, Histology
>Cooley Dickinson Hospital
>Northampton,MA
>
>
>

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