Al,

Hello. Saw your inquiry.  I believe this is a technical question but anyone
out there in HistoNet please correct me if I am wrong.  I cut with high
profile blades in a Reichert-Jung 1500 Cryostat because thats the blade
that fits properly in the built in knife holder in the machine. Low profile
would not work because they are not tall enough.  In the past when I cut
paraffin  processed tissue in a hospital setting we all used low profile-I
believe because that what fit the knife holders the best.  Any one out
there know any thing different please advise.  Happy cutting  : ) !

Sue Becker, HTL
Albany, NY

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> From: HistoNet Server <histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
> To: HistoNet Server <histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
> Subject: Daily Digest
> Date: Sunday, October 10, 1999 1:12 AM
> 
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> 
> Date: 9 Oct 1999 13:30:23 -0500
> From: PHOBOS11@aol.com
> Subject: Hi/low profile blades
> 
> Hi Everyone:
> 
> I'm interested in finding out what factors are used to determine which
type 
> of disposable blades (hi/low profile) are selected for use in a
laboratory.  
> I have talked to many histologists and the reasons are still unclear. The

> selection seems to be more personal preference rather than technical.  I
hope 
> responses to the following questions will help me figure out which one to

> choose.
> 
> 
> 
> Do you use high or low profile blades?
> 
> If you use both, what is the ratio of high to low?
> 
> On a 1 to 5 scale (5 being very likely), would you be willing to
> switch to a high or low profile blade if a better product was available?
> 
> Which one do you consider to be the best on the market today?
> 
> Why?
> 
> Would a medium profile blade be a good compromise if one was available
(1-5 
> scale)? 
> 
> Why?
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Al
> 
> 
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