[Histonet] RE: peach stone (pit) sectioning?
Thanks everybody for the ideas and the expression of sympathy! Our conclusion is that it's not possible to soften up a hard fruit pit for paraffin sectioning in a standard Histology lab. We never tried celloidin embedding, so that's still a possiblility. The best approach might be a bone or mineral grinder that can produce microscopic sections of hard material. Thanks again, Hanna Preiszner ETSU/QCOM From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Preiszner, Johanna [preis...@mail.etsu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 4:20 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] peach stone (pit) sectioning? Hi Netters, does anybody know how I could soften up a hard fruit pit for sectioning? Thanks, Hanna Preiszner ETSU/QCOM ___ 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
[Histonet] Lead Histotech Position in Philadelphia, PA
Hi Histonetters, We are currently looking for a full time Lead Histotech. Please apply at the St. Christopher's hospital website or send resume to me at address at bottom of this page. Performs routine and specialized Histology procedures. Including but not limited to Special Stains, Immunohistochemistry, Cytology, and Immunoflourescence. Acts under direction of the Supervisor or Director to organize and direct the daily activity of the Histology (Pathology) Laboratory, including work station coverage, quality assurance, quality control, organization of records, instrumentation operation and technical problem solving activities. Works in coordination with the supervisor to assure delivery of accurate and timely laboratory services that meet the needs of our customers in a cost effective manner. In the absence of the Section Supervisor the Lead Technologist will assume responsibility for assigned management tasks, the daily operation of the section, technical supervision and scheduling of section employees. Training Education: An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), HTL(ASCP) or HT (ASCP) Certification is required. Meets CLIA - 88 qualifications and requirements for high complexity testing. Experience: Five years of clinical laboratory experience as a Histotechnologist in the technical specialty is required. Supervisory Responsibility: In the absence of the supervisor functions as the technologist in charge. Assists in development and competency assessment of staff Lydia E. Borges Histology Supervisor Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine St. Christopher's Hospital for Children 160 E. Erie Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19134 Tel. (215) 427-4872 Fax. (215) 427-4284 lydia.bor...@tenethealth.commailto:lydia.bor...@tenethealth.com Compliance Disclaimer: The information in this communication is confidential and is directed only to the intended recipient. Please do not forward this communication without my permission. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately and delete/destroy this communication. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Position listing
A full-time histology/clericalposition is available. If currently certified as ahistotechnician or histotechnologist, the following educational requirementsare appropriately met. The applicantmust have a willingness to learn to do gross exams of specimens andhistology. Onsite training will beprovided. Sixty semester hours orequivalent from an accredited institution that, as a minimum, includes either24 hours of MLT courses or 24 hoursof science courses (6 in chemistry, 6 in biology, and 12 in chemistry, biology,or MLT in any combination) is needed. Copies of relevant transcripts must be provided so that advance approvalby our CLIA inspectors can be obtained for purposes of meeting CLIA educationrequirements to perform high complexity testing (gross tissue examination). Please contact: Jan Rice, Office Manager Pathology Services, P.A. 5650 SW 29th Street Topeka, KS 66614 (785) 272-4783 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Frozen Sections
I worked in a hospital Histology Department years ago and the histotechs did everything except orient the specimen and read the slide. The group I work for now perform all of their own frozens. I still cut ORO controls on the cryostat but that's about it. I do have some concerns that the younger histo staff members have ZERO experience with frozens. It's a problem if a pathologist does ask for some assistance when there is an issue (especially with troubleshooting a cryostat). Jeff Robinson, Senior Histotechnologist, Sierra Pathology Lab, Clovis, CA. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Hannen, Valerie Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 7:03 AM To: 'wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com'; lsmal...@juno.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Frozen Sections As long as there is a Histotech on duty we cut, stain and coverslip all the frozens, after hours the Pathologists do their own. Valerie Hannen,MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU (FL) Section Chief, Histology Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville,Florida 32796 T: (321)268-6333 ext. 7506 F: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com www.parrishmed.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 9:21 AM To: lsmal...@juno.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Frozen Sections We have 4 Pathologist and all four cut their own FS's. Two will stain and coverslip them themselves and two request assistance with staining and coverslipping. We label and set-up the cassette and slides. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of lsmal...@juno.com Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 10:37 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Frozen Sections Hi, I need to ask Histoland a questionHow many HT departments provide assistance to the pathologist in the performance of frozen sections (cutting and staining of slides) to be evaluated by the pathologist? Thank you very much in advance! Lorraine Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=NZINTISP0512T4GOUT2 ___ 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 = This email is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately delete this message. Thank you = ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This email and attachments may contain PHI that is privileged and confidential and is not intended for any unauthorized person. If you, the reader, are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Do not read the email but instead reply to the sender and destroy the message and any attachments. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Ventana protocols for ISH control probes
We are optimizing/validating a new Ventana Benchmark Ultra but I need protocols for the positive RNA probe (U6 DNA Probe) and the Negative control probe. Any help would be much appreciated. Beth Ann O'Neil, MT(ASCP)SC, HTL, QIHC one...@wvuhealthcare.commailto:one...@wvuhealthcare.com Histology Supervisor, Technical Specialist Lab: 304 - 293 - 6014 Office: 304 - 293 - 7629 - Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Receipt of specimens
Tanya, you can probably put either date/time into the receive date/time prompt of your LIS. It just depends on how you want to use that information. For instance, perhaps you want to look at turn around times. From the lab's perspective, the 'clock' starts when the sample is received in the lab. On the other hand, from the physician's perspective, it starts at sample collection and from the organization's perspective the clock might start when the sample was put in the fridge. If it was 'me', I'd probably put the date/time the sample was received in the lab and I'd make sure the other information was either scanned into the case via paper or somehow noted somewhere else. The reason for my thinking is that those cases received off shift are going to skew your turnaround times if that's something you measure. Bottom line, it just depends on what you're using that information for. Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Abbott, Tanya Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 9:50 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Receipt of specimens I am curious as to how everyone handles the receipt of their surgical, and Cytology specimens in to the lab? Especially on the off shift hours? Other clinical lab specimens are received directly in the computer in Specimen Processing when they come in the door from remote locations or via the tube system, then delivered to departments. During the day, specimens get dropped off directly to Pathology by the various departments collecting (ie. OR, Radiology, etc). On our off shifts, specimens get received by Specimen Processing(date/time stamped and initialed) and put in the fridge for Histo/Cyto the next day. When Histo and Cyto put the specimens in the computer, for the receive date, they go by the date the specimens are received (or unpacked) in Histo/Cyto. I am thinking we should go by the date/time Specimen Processing received them in to the actually laboratory where the specimens are then controlled. Any input is appreciated! Thanks! Tanya Tanya G. Abbott Manager Technologist Histology/Cytology St Joseph Medical Center (phone) 610-378-2635 This email and attachments contain information that may be confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender at once and delete this message completely from your information system. Further use, disclosure, or copying of information contained in this email is not authorized, and any such action should not be construed as a waiver of privilege or other confidentiality protections. ___ 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
[Histonet] Contiued Ed HTL
Hello, Anyone have any suggestions CE courses? This is my first time working on these as I am a new HTL. Thanks in advance, Ryan Roy HTL (ASCP) Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center Manchester New Hampshire Disclosure: The content of this email does not represent the views or opinons of the VA ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Kawamoto Method
I am interested in using the Kawamoto tape method but we have not found a source for the supplies. Can anyone direct me to one? Thanks in advance Linda Prentice UCSF Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] MICROTOMES
I am interested in which automated microtome is the best for reducing ergonomic issues. All opinions are welcome :) Kari H. Breal, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager ABMC- 847-437-5500 x 5155 SAMC- 847-843-2000 x 6818 kari.br...@alexian.netmailto:kari.br...@alexian.net CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message and any accompanying data or files is confidential and may contain privileged information intended only for the named recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that the dissemination, distribution, and or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at the email address above, delete this email from your computer, and destroy any copies in any form immediately. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, work product, or other applicable privilege.___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: MICROTOMES
We have six Leica RM2255 and they are great workhorses. The automated controls are flexible as they can be on either side or on top of the microtome as needed or is most comfortable. I personally like using the foot pedal for facing the blocks and I do get old fashion and cut my sections manually. I can do it automatically just like to be hands on for the final steps. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breal, Kari Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 2:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] MICROTOMES I am interested in which automated microtome is the best for reducing ergonomic issues. All opinions are welcome :) Kari H. Breal, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager ABMC- 847-437-5500 x 5155 SAMC- 847-843-2000 x 6818 kari.br...@alexian.netmailto:kari.br...@alexian.net CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message and any accompanying data or files is confidential and may contain privileged information intended only for the named recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that the dissemination, distribution, and or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at the email address above, delete this email from your computer, and destroy any copies in any form immediately. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, work product, or other applicable privilege.___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Receipt of specimens
I actually use three different times for tracking since it means different things to different people. I track collection to sign out, received in the lab to sign out, and report ready to sign out. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Mihalik Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 2:25 PM To: 'Abbott, Tanya'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Receipt of specimens Tanya, you can probably put either date/time into the receive date/time prompt of your LIS. It just depends on how you want to use that information. For instance, perhaps you want to look at turn around times. From the lab's perspective, the 'clock' starts when the sample is received in the lab. On the other hand, from the physician's perspective, it starts at sample collection and from the organization's perspective the clock might start when the sample was put in the fridge. If it was 'me', I'd probably put the date/time the sample was received in the lab and I'd make sure the other information was either scanned into the case via paper or somehow noted somewhere else. The reason for my thinking is that those cases received off shift are going to skew your turnaround times if that's something you measure. Bottom line, it just depends on what you're using that information for. Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Abbott, Tanya Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 9:50 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Receipt of specimens I am curious as to how everyone handles the receipt of their surgical, and Cytology specimens in to the lab? Especially on the off shift hours? Other clinical lab specimens are received directly in the computer in Specimen Processing when they come in the door from remote locations or via the tube system, then delivered to departments. During the day, specimens get dropped off directly to Pathology by the various departments collecting (ie. OR, Radiology, etc). On our off shifts, specimens get received by Specimen Processing(date/time stamped and initialed) and put in the fridge for Histo/Cyto the next day. When Histo and Cyto put the specimens in the computer, for the receive date, they go by the date the specimens are received (or unpacked) in Histo/Cyto. I am thinking we should go by the date/time Specimen Processing received them in to the actually laboratory where the specimens are then controlled. Any input is appreciated! Thanks! Tanya Tanya G. Abbott Manager Technologist Histology/Cytology St Joseph Medical Center (phone) 610-378-2635 This email and attachments contain information that may be confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender at once and delete this message completely from your information system. Further use, disclosure, or copying of information contained in this email is not authorized, and any such action should not be construed as a waiver of privilege or other confidentiality protections. ___ 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CBG Recycler users
Would someone who is a CGB alcohol recycler user contact me? I can't get through to CBG. Thanks, Angie IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. Geisinger Health System utilizes an encryption process to safeguard Protected Health Information and other confidential data contained in external e-mail messages. If email is encrypted, the recipient will receive an e-mail instructing them to sign on to the Geisinger Health System Secure E-mail Message Center to retrieve the encrypted e-mail.___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
