Re: [Histonet] CAP Microwave ?s
Kelly,
this is what we did. We purchased a tabletop fume hood from Mopec and a
microwave leak detector from Lab Safety Supply (I think it was under $80).
I looked at our range of times we used and set up a chart that had 15, 30
and 60 seconds with 3 rows each.
I placed a beaker with distilled water and a calibrated thermometer and
recorded the temps for three times. I used new water each time.
At the time the microwave was on, I ran the meter all around the
microwave and recorded the results.
I didn't make it elaborate because I like the KISS method. It answers
all the questions and it's recorded.
I'd be willing to give you a copy of my procedures and charts. Just
email me at work:
jnocito@pathreflab.com
Hopes this helps.
Joe Nocito BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC
Histology Manager
Pathology Reference Lab
San Antonio, TX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelly Larson"
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Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:42 AM
Subject: [Histonet] CAP Microwave ?s
>
> I was wondering what most histology labs are doing about the new CAP
> microwave questions, especially the ventilation(ANP.29430) and
> temperature reproducibility(ANP.28290) ones??!! We are using a normal
> household microwave from Walmart. I looked into getting one made for
> lab use and it costs $1800 (I don't think so!!). I am now thinking
> about getting a fume hood, like the one we use for coverslipping
> slides, and put the microwave we have in that. Any suggestions??
>
> Kelly
>
> Pathology Services of West MI
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