We print out a procedure list that has the number of pieces on it and it next 
to the embedding center for reference while performing that task.  The only we 
write on the cassette is the accession number.
Thanks,
Cristi

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On Feb 8, 2013, at 4:45 AM, "SimmsColon, Janine" <janine.simmsco...@jmmc.com> 
wrote:

> Good morning all, 
> 
> 
> 
> I hope all here in the East are prepared for the storm, (considering I
> am in New England and it is February it is not all that surprising to me
> yet I am always amazed at the commotion that occurs with every impending
> snow, but I digress). I know many out there may have cassette labelers
> so this may not be an issue but for those who still label by hand I am
> curious as to how you label. At my previous lab besides the case number
> (S13-accession number), we also indicated how to embed the pieces (= for
> on edge), and the number of pieces in the cassette. I am just curious as
> to how common this practice is or if there is any other way you annotate
> the number of pieces expected in a cassette. Thank you in advance for
> any feedback you provide as I have received many helpful responses to my
> previous posts.
> 
> 
> 
> Janine Simms Colon, BHA, CPhT, HT(ASCP)
> 
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