[Histonet] thermo tissue processor
Hi, I was hoping to get some input on the Thermo Scientific STP420ES Tissue Processor (the one that looks like a washing machine). Is anyone using it? Pros/Cons? Mandy Bell HTL(ASCP) Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 2 Harris Court Suite B3/B4 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 647-4791 Confidentiality Notice: This is a transmission from Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. This message and any attached documents may be confidential and contain information protected by state and federal medical privacy statutes. They are intended only for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited. If you received this transmission in error, please accept our apologies and notify the sender. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] congenital syphilis
Hi, I was hoping someone would have a suggestion for a stain for congenital syphilis on a placenta. Our pathologist wants this done- I know a warthinstarry or steiner would work, but we do not do either of these stains. Would a diff-quik stain work? Thanks, Mandy Bell HTL(ASCP) Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 2 Harris Court Suite B3/B4 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 647-4791 Confidentiality Notice: This is a transmission from Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. This message and any attached documents may be confidential and contain information protected by state and federal medical privacy statutes. They are intended only for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited. If you received this transmission in error, please accept our apologies and notify the sender. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] NCCI policy changes on IHC billing
Histonetters, I had forwarded the thread to our pathologists regarding the changes to IHC billing policies. They could not find any documentation about any changes to billing for cocktailed antibodies and/or dual stains. We looked at the NCCI website and could not find any information referencing this. Does anyone know where I could find this information? Thanks, Mandy Bell HTL(ASCP) Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 2 Harris Court Suite B3/B4 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 647-4791 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Biocare TB antibody
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has used the Biocare TB antibody on the Ventana XT would be willing to share their protocol. We are having trouble getting this antibody to work for us without background staining. Thanks, Mandy Bell HTL(ASCP) Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 2 Harris Court Suite B3/B4 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 647-4791 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Biocare TB antibody on XT
Hi, I was wondering if anyone is running the Biocare predilute Tuberculosis antibody on the Ventana XT and would be willing to share their protocol. We are having some trouble with background staining. Thanks, Mandy M Bell , HTL (ASCP) Histology Department Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 831.625.4791 P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] blade donations
I just wanted to thank everyone for the overwhelming response we got for microtome blade donations. I think that we are all set now. Thank you so much for your help. Here is a link to a youtube clip of the hospital where our pathologist volunteers if anyone is interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb3TMtzZCXU Thanks again, Mandy M Bell , HTL (ASCP) Histology Department Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 831.625.4791 P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] microtome blade donations
Hi, One of our pathologists is going on a volunteer mission to a pathology lab in Malawi, Africa in a few weeks, and he is looking for donations of low profile microtome blades for the histology lab there. He said they will need around 200 blades or so, but any amount would help. He leaves on July 21st, so we are under a bit of a time crunch. Thanks! Mandy M Bell , HTL (ASCP) Histology Department Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 831.625.4791 P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] slide drying ovens
I'm looking for recommendations for a new slide drying oven. Something relatively small, with convection. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks ! Mandy M Bell , HTL (ASCP) Histology Department Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 831.625.4791 P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RUO antibodies
I know this has been brought up before, but the question of whether or not we can bill for RUO antibodies has come up in my lab. I was under the impression that you could use the RUO antibody with a disclaimer, but could not bill for it. Our pathologists say we can bill for RUO antibodies as long as we have the disclaimer. Does anyone know which is correct, and where I can find the documentation to back it up? Thanks. Mandy M Bell , HTL (ASCP) Histology Department Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 831.625.4791 P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] M. Tuberculosis antibody
Hi Histonetters, I was wondering if anyone knew of a Mycobacterium Tuberculosis antibody that wasn't an RUO, and could be used on the Ventana Benchmark XT. Thanks for your help! Mandy M Bell , HTL (ASCP) P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet