I had the same problem with StatLab markers. I would have issues when I let tissue set in formalin bottles all night. I would skip the formalin steps on the processor and go straight to 70% alcohol. This would almost completely erase the writing on the cassettes.
The product manager informed me The Statmark Pens are made with an aqueous ink and if exposed to fingers prints or other solutions prior to being set by submerged in 100% Alcohol they will be erased or badly smudged. I keep a container of 100% alcohol on my grossing bench and dip the cassettes first before adding tissue from the containers. by time I add the tissue and close the cassette lid the alcohol has evaporated and locks the ink into the plastic cassette. If they are still slightly wet or you have alcohol on your hands they will still smudge so be careful handling cassettes. I have not had issues since going to this process. Brent Adams – HT, BS, LPN, www.acadianagastro.com Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates, LLC 439 Heymann Blvd Lafayette, LA 70503 tel: (337) 269-1126 fax: (337) 269-1476 ________________________________________ From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu <histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Sent: Friday, August 7, 2015 12:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 141, Issue 7 Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-ow...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Histonet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Clia requirements on specimens collected from satelite offices. (White, Marcia) 2. Manual Cassette Labelling (Joanne Clark) 3. Re: Manual Cassette Labelling (Ingles Claire) 4. Re: Manual Cassette Labelling (Kienitz, Kari) 5. Embedding Centers (Mitchell, Natacha A) 6. Re: Manual Cassette Labelling (Boyd, Debbie M) 7. FW: Hyde-Away (Bustamante, Lin) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 17:01:25 +0000 From: "White, Marcia" <mwh...@mhs.net> To: "'Nicole Tatum'" <nic...@dlcjax.com>, "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Clia requirements on specimens collected from satelite offices. Message-ID: <8b4b5bf3fcb6d24cbeaa63aca5fdad3b51493...@mhsexmb04.mhs.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Where it was processed and diagnosis rendered Marcia M White Pathology Manager Memorial Regional Hospital 954-265-5371-office 954-967-7627-fax mwh...@mhs.net -----Original Message----- From: Nicole Tatum [mailto:nic...@dlcjax.com] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 12:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Clia requirements on specimens collected from satelite offices. Histos, I have a question. We are a Derm POL and we recently opened a satellite office. I have been putting the satellite address on the pathology requisitions but do the path reports need to have that address or the address of the main lab where they were processed. Bacisly does CLIA want the address where the specimen was from, or the address where it was processed. Thank You, Nicole Tatum CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO OTHERS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. This e-mail, including any attachments, may contain confidential or privileged material that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, or taking any action in reliance on its contents is prohibited. If you have any reason to believe this e-mail was not intended for you, please delete the e-mail and any attachments, and notify the sender immediately. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 20:27:48 +0000 From: Joanne Clark <jcl...@pcnm.com> To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: [Histonet] Manual Cassette Labelling Message-ID: <0494a7d4e8cc254ea2fb81464982e378d9abd...@s10maild001n3.sh10.lan> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi Histoland, We have a satellite lab that manually prepares their cassettes. We have had significant problems with the markers coming off after tissue processing. We have tried StatLab markers, Leica Markers and the red AquaRellable pencils and continue to have issues. Other than purchasing a cassette labeling system (their volumes are pretty low and there is limited bench space in the lab for a cassette labeler) does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on what might be causing this phenomenon or a really good permanent lab marker that has been successful for you? Joanne Clark, BAAS, HT(ASCP)CM Director of Histology P. (575) 622-5600 C. (575) 317-6403 F. (575) 622-3720 TF. (800) 753-7284 pcnm.com Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 20:50:05 +0000 From: Ingles Claire <cing...@uwhealth.org> To: Joanne Clark <jcl...@pcnm.com>, "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Manual Cassette Labelling Message-ID: <cbbd2d0a1b3b5945af0138a0ba79a79ba36...@uwhc-mbx07.uwhis.hosp.wisc.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" We use Secureline Marker II/superfrost Histoprep pens from Fisher. Their item # is 14-905-30 for black, 14-905-35 for red. We have never had a problem with them smearing or fading on the cassettes no matter what we subject them to. Claire ________________________________________ From: Joanne Clark via Histonet [histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 3:27 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Manual Cassette Labelling Hi Histoland, We have a satellite lab that manually prepares their cassettes. We have had significant problems with the markers coming off after tissue processing. We have tried StatLab markers, Leica Markers and the red AquaRellable pencils and continue to have issues. Other than purchasing a cassette labeling system (their volumes are pretty low and there is limited bench space in the lab for a cassette labeler) does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on what might be causing this phenomenon or a really good permanent lab marker that has been successful for you? Joanne Clark, BAAS, HT(ASCP)CM Director of Histology P. (575) 622-5600 C. (575) 317-6403 F. (575) 622-3720 TF. (800) 753-7284 pcnm.com Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 13:50:58 -0700 From: "Kienitz, Kari" <kkien...@orclinic.com> To: Joanne Clark <jcl...@pcnm.com>, "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Manual Cassette Labelling Message-ID: <41400ffe517878449d89114dd2526090196602d...@tocmail1.tocad.orclinic.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Epic Scientific Super Moist Markers by Creative Waste Solutions 503-657-5711 They will not let you down :) Kari Kienitz HT, (ASCP) Histology Laboratory Gastroenterology-EAST The Oregon Clinic 1111 NE 99th Ave Portland, OR 97220 503.935.8311 kkien...@orclinic.com CONFIDENTIALITY WARNING: This e-mail and any attachments are for the exclusive and confidential use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, distribute or take action in reliance upon this missive. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message and its attachments from your computer system. Thank you ________________________________________ From: Joanne Clark via Histonet [histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 1:27 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Manual Cassette Labelling Hi Histoland, We have a satellite lab that manually prepares their cassettes. We have had significant problems with the markers coming off after tissue processing. We have tried StatLab markers, Leica Markers and the red AquaRellable pencils and continue to have issues. Other than purchasing a cassette labeling system (their volumes are pretty low and there is limited bench space in the lab for a cassette labeler) does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on what might be causing this phenomenon or a really good permanent lab marker that has been successful for you? Joanne Clark, BAAS, HT(ASCP)CM Director of Histology P. (575) 622-5600 C. (575) 317-6403 F. (575) 622-3720 TF. (800) 753-7284 pcnm.com Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 21:03:06 +0000 From: "Mitchell, Natacha A" <natacha.mitch...@harrishealth.org> To: "'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: [Histonet] Embedding Centers Message-ID: <6441a38ad60c3543b5861e7e678d0abfb2d...@hhmsg02.hchd.local> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" My fellow histonetters, Thank you all so much for the prompt response. All the posts/emails were very helpful and I must say this site is a priceless source of knowledge, wisdom and resource!!! Natacha Mitchell CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail and any attachments from your computer system. To the extent the information in this e-mail and any attachments contain protected health information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), PL 104-191; 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164; or Chapter 181, Texas Health and Safety Code, it is confidential and/or privileged. This e-mail may also be confidential and/or privileged under Texas law. The e-mail is for the use of only the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or any authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this e-mail and its attachments is strictly prohibited. ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 11:35:19 +0000 From: "Boyd, Debbie M" <dkb...@chs.net> To: Ingles Claire <cing...@uwhealth.org>, Joanne Clark <jcl...@pcnm.com>, "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Manual Cassette Labelling Message-ID: <7eafe982e328304da6ce2b677bb76246a9f3f...@tn001wexmbx014.us.chs.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" We use KP Marker Plus from Mercedes Medical, www.mercedesmedical.com or 1-800-331-2716. Alcohol and Americlear resistant. We do not use Xylene. Debbie M. Boyd HT (ASCP) | Chief Histologist | Southside Regional Medical Center | 200 Medical Park Blvd. | Petersburg, Va. 23805 | PH 804-765-5025 | FAX 804-765-6058 ________________________________________ From: Ingles Claire via Histonet [histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 4:50 PM To: Joanne Clark; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Histonet] Manual Cassette Labelling We use Secureline Marker II/superfrost Histoprep pens from Fisher. Their item # is 14-905-30 for black, 14-905-35 for red. We have never had a problem with them smearing or fading on the cassettes no matter what we subject them to. Claire ________________________________________ From: Joanne Clark via Histonet [histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 3:27 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Manual Cassette Labelling Hi Histoland, We have a satellite lab that manually prepares their cassettes. We have had significant problems with the markers coming off after tissue processing. We have tried StatLab markers, Leica Markers and the red AquaRellable pencils and continue to have issues. Other than purchasing a cassette labeling system (their volumes are pretty low and there is limited bench space in the lab for a cassette labeler) does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on what might be causing this phenomenon or a really good permanent lab marker that has been successful for you? Joanne Clark, BAAS, HT(ASCP)CM Director of Histology P. (575) 622-5600 C. (575) 317-6403 F. (575) 622-3720 TF. (800) 753-7284 pcnm.com Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 14:49:38 +0000 From: "Bustamante, Lin" <lbustama...@cvm.tamu.edu> To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Subject: [Histonet] FW: Hyde-Away Message-ID: <94b6dc15aaf2f046bf847d4c1ca9aac901560c1...@cvmmb02.cvm.tamu.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Can someone help her please? Thank you very much. Lin Lin S. Bustamante, B.S., H.T.(ASCP) VIBS Histology Laboratory Supervisor College Of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77843-4458 Phone: (979) 845-3177 Fax: (979) 458-3499 From: Coral Gonzalez [mailto:rayengonza...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 9:28 AM To: Bustamante, Lin Subject: Hyde-Away Hello, Please when you can, ask on Histonet about the ppm legal limit for draining formalin neutralized with Hyde Away. Thank you, Rayen Gonzalez B.S., HT (ASCP) ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ------------------------------ End of Histonet Digest, Vol 141, Issue 7 **************************************** PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This document and the information contained herein are confidential and protected from disclosure pursuant to Federal Law. 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