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Hi all, 

I'm looking for a space and cost-effective option(s) for slide warmers to place on our FNA ROSE carts.   As our cart-top space is limited, we need something that is very small (ideally 3 - 4in LxW ).  Additionally, we'd like to be able to see and control the temperature.  I've searched for slide warmers, hot plates, and even block warmers, but have found very limited options.  None of the limited options meet both our preferred size and temperature control criteria.  Does anyone have suggestions on where to search for a teeny slide warmer or do you have experience with an instrument that might work for us?  What do you all use to dry your FNA ROSE slides? 

Thanks for your help,

Hi April, saw your post about ROSE cart slide warmers/dryers. We have 3 carts supplied with them, although they may be a bit larger than you requested. Prior to the hot plates, we used a small hair drier, which worked perfectly, but stopped using it during the COVID era due to a concern about spreading the virus. I will get back to you with the brand names of the hot plates we use and possibly the mini hair dryer if I can find it, when I return to work on Tuesday.

Hi all, 

I'm looking for a space and cost-effective option(s) for slide warmers to place on our FNA ROSE carts.   As our cart-top space is limited, we need something that is very small (ideally 3 - 4in LxW ).  Additionally, we'd like to be able to see and control the temperature.  I've searched for slide warmers, hot plates, and even block warmers, but have found very limited options.  None of the limited options meet both our preferred size and temperature control criteria.  Does anyone have suggestions on where to search for a teeny slide warmer or do you have experience with an instrument that might work for us?  What do you all use to dry your FNA ROSE slides? 

Thanks for your help,

Hi all, 

I'm looking for a space and cost-effective option(s) for slide warmers to place on our FNA ROSE carts.   As our cart-top space is limited, we need something that is very small (ideally 3 - 4in LxW ).  Additionally, we'd like to be able to see and control the temperature.  I've searched for slide warmers, hot plates, and even block warmers, but have found very limited options.  None of the limited options meet both our preferred size and temperature control criteria.  Does anyone have suggestions on where to search for a teeny slide warmer or do you have experience with an instrument that might work for us?  What do you all use to dry your FNA ROSE slides? 

Thanks for your help,

A 5 dollar candle warmer from Wal-Mart works quite well.  I've been using those for decades.  

Hi all, 

I'm looking for a space and cost-effective option(s) for slide warmers to place on our FNA ROSE carts.   As our cart-top space is limited, we need something that is very small (ideally 3 - 4in LxW ).  Additionally, we'd like to be able to see and control the temperature.  I've searched for slide warmers, hot plates, and even block warmers, but have found very limited options.  None of the limited options meet both our preferred size and temperature control criteria.  Does anyone have suggestions on where to search for a teeny slide warmer or do you have experience with an instrument that might work for us?  What do you all use to dry your FNA ROSE slides? 

Thanks for your help,