RE: Storage inquiry..

From:Rena Fail

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Steve,
     The expiration date lot# are already on the label, We write the rec'd and opened date on the vial with a cryo pen. The cap tops are printed with the Ab name. A blue dot on the vial for those inventoried, green for those lots titrated and approved for use. The color coding helps those individuals  who rotate through IHC. Abs in use are placed in individual slots, that are in stacking trays that slide forward for easy access to the slots.    It is a stacking storage system for refrigerators or freezers purchased from Fisher years ago. Probably between 12 and 18 inches wide. The Abs are grouped by letter.Writing the name in abbreviated form on the top of the cap helps us quickly locate the Ab needed.  We have around 100, its easier to replace the Abs if grouped by first letter.
Rena Fail
MUSC
Charleston, SC
-----Original Message-----
From: steven.p.postl@abbott.com [mailto:steven.p.postl@abbott.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 9:53 AM
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: Storage inquiry..


Hey Gang,

I am interested in hearing the different ways you store antibodies in the refrigerator.

Proper labelling of antibodies (i.e. tags for GLP, including received date, lot#, expiration date,  date opened, etc. ) requires the tag to be attached to the antibody.  Our labels are stuck to a wired card, then wired onto the vials.  As we all know, the antibody vials are small.  

I am looking for a storage system that will allow my antibodies to be separated, in individual slots, big enough to hold the product and label.  Currently I use those 3 drawer plastic systems you find at your local K-Mart's, Walmart's, etc.  These systems work nicely, but not organized in categories for quick retrieval.

I have heard from a source they use "tackle box" type where slots can be utilized.  I like this idea.  Any others?  

Thank you!

Steve

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