Get a catalog from Newcomers Supply (800-383-7799).  They have lots of neat storage systems for immunos.

Claye

Claye Clyatt
Chief Histotechnologist
Department of Pathology 
Room #BF119
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Ga 30912
office   (706) 721-3630
pager  (706) 721-7243-1132
e-mail: cclyatt@mail.mcg.edu


>>> Rena Fail  05/21/03 06:56PM >>>
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