Hello Fellow Histonetters, We are currently in the process of revising our protocols to reduce the amount of unstained slides cut. Currently, we cut unstains for prostate bx's, (2 H/E, 1 UNS), liver bx's (2 H/E's, 6 UNS), bone marrows (2 H/E's, 6 UNS) and cytology blocks (2 H/E, 8 UNS). I do realize this may be moderate in comparison to other labs where 30 slides are cut for a kidney block. YIKES!! However, in an effort to decrease the amount of unstained slides that are cut and discarded (we do not file unstained slides due to storage constraints) and archive more tissue in paraffin blocks, I am deferring to you all for input. I was curious as to other lab's protocols for these specimen. What are protocols for types of cytology blocks (FNA vs cell block; FNA of thyroid vs FNA of pancreas)? I do understand if specimen is almost nonexistent , it is best to pick up as much as you can because upon recutting you may lose what is left and that upon recutting you run the risk, sometimes, of lesion or positive cells being cut away. It's definitely not an exact science.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful Friday eve!! Natacha Mitchell, BS, HTL (ASCP) Histology Lab Supervisor Harris Health System Ben Taub General Hospital 1504 Taub Loop Houston, Tx, 77030 Office 713-873-0750 Lab 713-873-3258 Fax 713-873-3214 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. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet