Proper receipt and handling of histology specimens
If you have worked in the histology field for some time, as I have, you may have noticed that the specimens you receive in your laboratory are getting smaller. This …
Histology Overview
In today’s medical world, almost everyone talks about the most recent “scan” that they had at the hospital. These scanning devices make detailed pictures of internal body structures that cannot …
Tips for Eliminating Floaters
What can be done to eliminate floaters (tissue bits that are NOT from the patient’s tissue in the block) at our embedding station? First, realize that floaters can originate at …
The “Ins & Outs” of Sharps Disposal Containers
Proper handling of sharps can prevent injury and reduce the risk of infection. All of us use sharps containers on a daily basis. As long as we have a container …
Microwave Devices – Why can’t I use a microwave oven that I can buy from an appliance store? Part 2
This blog is Part 2 on microwave devices. Please check the website for Part 1 of the blog where regulations and safety issues related to microwave devices are explained. When …
Microwave Devices – Why can’t I use a microwave oven that I can buy from an appliance store? Part 1
I still get asked this question, particularly by people whose lab is becoming CAP accredited for the first time and they are suddenly confronted with a non-compliance citation by the …
Rankin Biomedical Corporation selected as one of the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” by MCSB
Rankin Biomedical Corporation Honored as one of the 2014 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” (Holly, MI) –Rankin Biomedical Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2014 “Michigan 50 Companies …
Digital Pathology Market is Expected to Reach $5.7 Billion, Globally, by 2020 – Allied Market Research
According to a new report by Allied Market Research titled “Digital Pathology Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Growth Trends, Share, Opportunities and Forecast 2012-2020,” the global digital pathology market …
What Should The Blade Angle Be On My Microtome?
What should the blade angle be on my microtome? When I set the blade angle at one place on the marks of the blade holder, it works for company X’s …
The 15 Jobs That Are Most Damaging To Your Health
Some jobs intrinsically have more health risks than others. A nurse working in a hospital is far more likely to catch an infectious disease than a lawyer working in an …
