Julie, I've worked in both the clinical and research environments, and the turnaround time depends on which you're talking about. 200-400 blocks a day with about 50% multiple levels and unstained slides, 30-70 immunos, and one or two dozen special stains is a normal day at the hospital lab I'm currently working at. That's a less than 24 hour turn around time for four busy histotechs. On the other hand, for most research labs I've worked at, the turnaround time would be.... whenever. Sounds to me like your PI's are wanting their stuff out faster. Maybe you are understaffed. Don't expect much sympathy from clinical lab folks. Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP)
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