RE: [Histonet] Prostate Biopsy code--One more point
We were just having a debate about these charges, if I have 20 prostate bx's can I only charge G0416 one time or 20 times? Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lester Raff MD Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 11:15 AM To: Anita Buchiane; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Prostate Biopsy code--One more point Also, as of 2015, the G0416 code is used for ANY NUMBER of prostate biopsies for Medicare, not just 10-20. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lester Raff MD Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 10:11 AM To: Anita Buchiane; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Prostate Biopsy code For commercial, each individually submitted prostate biopsy is coded as 88305. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Anita Buchiane Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 10:08 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Prostate Biopsy code I know the CMS (Medicare) code for 10-20 prostate biopsy specimens is G0416 but what is the Cpt (non-Medicare) code? ___ The information contained in, or attached to, this e-mail, may contain confidential information and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may be subject to legal privilege. If you have received this e-mail in error you should notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail, delete the message from your system and notify your system manager. Please do not copy it for any purpose, or disclose its contents to any other person. The views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused, directly or indirectly, by any virus transmitted in this email. ___ ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: And other crazy stuff. RE: [Histonet] cutting honey bees
I have done a stink bug, spider and a few other creepy crawlers for my kids to look at under the scope, they have no idea what they are looking at but still love it. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Ann Jones Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 3:20 PM To: Morken, Timothy; Patsy Ruegg; Roberta Horner; Douglas Gregg; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: Re: And other crazy stuff. RE: [Histonet] cutting honey bees We did a goldfish once, interesting microscopically and difficult for peeling (lots of keratin?) Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 1/6/15, 12:23 PM, "Morken, Timothy" wrote: >You crazy research people...OK, so what is the craziest thing you ever >had to cut, or were asked to cut? > >For me, not too bad, but embedding for EM and sectioning a single oocyte >that was nearly microscopic. I'll just say it took a LOT of thick >sections too face down to it without actually cutting through it. > > >Open the floodgates > >Tim Morken > >-Original Message- >From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu >[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Patsy >Ruegg >Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 11:13 AM >To: Roberta Horner; Douglas Gregg; Histonet@Lists. Edu >Subject: RE: [Histonet] cutting honey bees > >for the whole bee I probably would process and embed it in glycol >methacrylate (gma) it is much harder and would give better sections, we >have done zebra fish and several other harder tissues including calcified >bone in GMA. > >Cheers, >Patsy > >Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC >Ruegg IHC Consulting >40864 E Arkansas Ave >Bennett, CO 80102 >H 303-644-4538 >C 720-281-5406 >prueg...@hotmail.com > > > >> From: r...@psu.edu >> To: classic...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu >> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2015 23:15:33 + >> Subject: RE: [Histonet] cutting honey bees >> CC: >> >> I sectioned and stained honey bee and yellow jacket stingers years ago. >> They wanted to show the difference between the stingers. I wasn't sure >>what to do so I processed and handled like everything else. I was able >>to get some good sections. I put 6 stingers in each block and cut >>several sections figuring there should be at least one good stinger in >>each block and it worked. >> Roberta Horner >> Penn State University >> Animal Diagnostic Lab >> >> From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu >> [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Douglas Gregg >> [classic...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2015 6:08 PM >> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu >> Subject: [Histonet] cutting honey bees >> >> Has anyone had experience embedding and cutting honey bees. I am sure >> there are some issues with the harder exoskeleton. Would that have to >> be dissected away first. I am considering helping a student with a >> science fair project on bees. >> >> Douglas Gregg >> Veterianary pathologist >> >> ___ >> 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 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
RE: [Histonet] Cell Block Preparation
We recently switched most of our cell blocks from agar to Histogel, works great. We use small disposable embedding mold, put the specimen in the bottom and add the histogel about half way up the mold, let it harden, pop it out and put it in the cass. Also cuts much better than agar. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 7:18 AM To: 'Tom McNemar'; 'Ann Specian'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cell Block Preparation I wonder if this method could be used with the product Histogel. Has anyone tried it? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 5:46 AM To: 'Ann Specian'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cell Block Preparation This is how we do it now. In the old days, we used agar and to my mind, it is still the best way when you have scant material. - Spin in a conical tube and pour off - Melt an agar slant (we get TSA slant from micro) - Pour the agar into the conical tube and spin for 5 minutes - The agar will re-solidify and whatever sediment there is will be concentrated in the very tip of the cone - The agar will slide out of the centrifuge tube - Slice off the very tip and wrap in lens paper - Place the wrapped tip in a cassette and process as usual - Embed the specimen tip down and you are good to go... I still use this method today when I feel it necessary. Works great. Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ann Specian Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 12:45 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Cell Block Preparation I am getting complaints in regard to "insufficient" cell blocks. We currently spin, pour off the supernatant, retrieve the sediment and process in lens paper. Does anyone have a more current technique which renders better cellularity? Also, do you know which renders a better cell block: a fresh specimen, a specimen fixed in Cytolyt or a specimen fixed in 10% NBF? Thanks, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] RE: p16 control tissue
We use a nice CIN3 on a cervical cone. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 1:59 PM To: 'Laurie Colbert'; Histonet Post(histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) Subject: [Histonet] RE: p16 control tissue We are using Biocare's ab with squamous cell ca as the control of choice. I believe you can also use cervical dysplasia or tonsil. Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Laurie Colbert Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 1:50 PM To: Histonet Post (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) Subject: [Histonet] p16 control tissue We are going to be running the p16 antibody from Biocare (RUO) on skin specimens. What type of tissue should I run for a positive control? The data sheet says normal testis.. Laurie Colbert ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
I agree a lot of baby sitting with the leica, our other lab has the new Sakura which uses glass instead of tape, they love it. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Beatrice Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:18 AM To: Bitting, Angela K.; joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I'd like to use something a little stronger to describe how much I dislike this coverslipper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:04 AM To: joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) We hate Leica's CV5030 coverslipper too.!!! "Babysit" is a good word to describe the user experience. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I agree. The Leica stainer and Sakura are both good instruments, however I really HATE that Leica glass cover slipper and I had the same assessment as to need to "baby sit". I sometimes preferred just hand cover slipping because it was less trouble, and even faster sometimes ( believe that or not). I had none of these issues with the Prisma covcr slipper, and no trouble with the user interface etc. I had the same issue with the door latch on the Prisma, but other than a quick replacement of that, it worked perfectly. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC > From: cont...@histocare.com > Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:49:22 -0500 > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] H&E Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) > > Both stainers are powerhouses. The Leica has a plain menu screen with a simple interface while the Sakura has a LCD screen with detailed information about what stage the staining process a rack is along with multiple menus. The difference between the performance changes drastically when the respective coverslipper attachments become involved. > > The Leica is seriously no match for the Sakura in this respect. The Leica's coverslipper is its Achilles heel and requires a LOT more attention and alerts frequently, very frequently. It takes a separate rack for staining the slides at the beginning of the process and eventually transfers them to a different rack one the cover slip is complete. This one uses glass and frequently drops glass, creates bubbles, drops and breaks slides. You will have to frequently purge the system and clean the cover medium needle dropper. Once done, it only holds. Two racks of 30 slides and will alert until you remove it. You can't leave this one alone for more than 5 minutes without an alert. Seriously. > > The Sakura's coverslipper uses cover tape which won't need to be replaced not even remotely as soon as the glass in the Leica. Finished slides remain in a carousel at the top and can hold about 10 racks of 20 before it alerts. For high volume, the Sakura pair wins hands down. You won't lose productivity time by needing to check on this machine pair. > > HistoCare.com > > > > > > > Hi, > > We are currently looking to switch out our linear MKII stainer for > either a Leica XL autostainer or the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma. Any recommendations? > Are quantity of H&Es is increasing and we need adequate equipment to > meet our workload. The incorporated oven seems excellent on both > stainers. Any pros/cons would be greatly appreciated! Also, if you are > currently using the stainer, does it meet your workload and what is your volume? > > Thanks! > > Sophia > ___ > Histo
RE: [Histonet] Ultra
We have the same issue from time to time on our Ultra, our vortex mixers seem to clog after about 3-4 months of use. The engineer comes in, unclogs them and everything is good for another 3-4 months. They have never really been able to figure it out why they clog but, but thankfully the service is still covered, just a large nuisance. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bruce Gapinski Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 1:50 PM To: 'cthorn...@dahlchase.com'; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Ultra I too have had problems with my Ultra. I am so glad I place a control at the top of every slide. Sometimes no Hematoxylin, sometimes no positive staining. I've documented half a dozen cases. One thing we noticed is that the antibody vials get plugged up from the protein in the antibody. We inspect every vial before we place it on the instrument. The other thing we look for is antibody in the spout of the vial. It will recede. Called Ventana, and they said " There are plenty of extra drops in the vial, so prime the vial. Bad advise, here's why. The instrument has no idea how many drops are disposed of during priming. So we ended up with another bunch of primaries with no drops left. Now we prime without expelling any reagent and how that works better. With this problem I feel Ventana owes us URA (Ultimate Reagent Access) then we can prime as we go. Bruce Gapinsk HT (ASCP) Chief Histologist Marin Medical Laboratories PathGroup SF Important Notice: This e-mail is intended for the use of the person to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please destroy this message and contact the Security Officer at PathGroup, Inc immediately at 615-562-9255. Thank you ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] looking p16 - where is mtm labs?
P16 is now only sold through Ventana, believe they bought MTM or the rights to P16. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Settembre, Dana Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:06 PM To: Vickroy, Jim; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] looking p16 - where is mtm labs? Looking to get current pricing and availability from mtm labs on p16 and no one answers their phone - 800# nor their direct# Seems Roche has taken them over. Need to reach them. Any help would be appreciated Dana Settembre Immunohistochemistry University Hospital - UMDNJ Newark, NJ USA 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
RE: [Histonet] automatic stainer/coverslipper combos
Sakura has come out with a new coverslipper which seems to work well, we are trying it at one of our labs. In our lab we are currently using the leica and all I can say is it has good days and really bad days, needs lots of TLC. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Katelin Lester Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 1:59 PM To: mequita praet Cc: histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] automatic stainer/coverslipper combos We have the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma with attached tape coverslipper and I love it. I had so many problems with the Leica (which can be attached to it's coverslipper but mine wasn't) I would never go back. Feel free to email me offline with any specific questions. Katelin -- Katelin Lester, HTL Gastroenterology Specialists of Oregon, P.C. Pathology Laboratory (971) 224-2408 On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 10:29 AM, mequita praet wrote: > Hi All, > I am interested in your opinions of the automatic stainer/coverslipper > combos. Do some companies still make them as one unit or just compatible? > Would you please give me an idea of which ones seem to work the best and > most reliably? > Thank you, > Mequita Praet > ___ > 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
RE: [Histonet] Keeping Histo room floor clean?
We us a scraper I bought at Home Depot called the floor buster. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of CHRISTIE GOWAN Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:21 AM To: sgoe...@mirnarx.com; histot...@imagesbyhopper.com; rosenfeld...@hotmail.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Keeping Histo room floor clean? We use a razor blade scraper but we turn it around and use the dull side. > Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:59:21 -0500 > From: sgoe...@mirnarx.com > To: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com; rosenfeld...@hotmail.com > Subject: RE: [Histonet] Keeping Histo room floor clean? > CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > You can buy this type of thing too if you aren't the McGiver type. For > instance...from American Mastertech item # CPW04200E > > Sarah Goebel-Dysart, BA, HT(ASCP) > Histotechnologist > Mirna Therapeutics > 2150 Woodward Street > Suite 100 > Austin, Texas 78744 > (512)901-0900 ext. 6912 > > > -Original Message- > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of > histot...@imagesbyhopper.com > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:50 PM > To: JR R > Cc: > Subject: Re: [Histonet] Keeping Histo room floor clean? > > We don't keep it off the floor, but do use a wide-bladed putty knife > attached to a mop handle to scrape the residual wax off the floor. It > woks quite nicely and doesn't remove the actual floor wax like a razor > blade scrapper would. > > Michelle > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 14, 2011, at 6:44 PM, JR R wrote: > > > > > We keep getting a lot of paraffin on the floor of one histo > room--especially around the microtome and the embedding station. > > > > Short of laying down a tarp, what do folks do keep wax off of the > floor? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jerry Ricks > > Research Scientist > > University of Washington > > Department of Pathology > > > ___ > > 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 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
RE: [Histonet] cryostat repair
Emily You can try Ray Brodersen at Brodersen Instrument Co, they are in Mars and do most of our repairs. Ray does an excellent job at a good price. It sounds like the bearings in your fan or maybe the compressor. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:47 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] cryostat repair Our cryostat (CM3050S) is making a terrible noise when the fan stops running, yet I don't want to call Leica (the manufacturer) because they charge more money than anyone could ever afford. How would I go about finding someone who could repair a cryostat in Pittsburgh? I don't think it's the refrigeration that's broken, it sounds like something mechanical. Any suggestions? Has anyone ever tried to open the back of one to see if it's fixable? I'm no mechanic, but I think I can spot a worn belt or loose screw. I'm just not sure I want to open it up myself. Emily It has become almost a cliche to remark that nobody boasts of ignorance of literature, but it is socially acceptable to boast ignorance of science and proudly claim incompetence in mathematics. -Richard Dawkins ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363
How about pulling blocks and cutting blank slides for an attorney who does not represent our hospital? We don't have to do this very much but it does come up. Thanks Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, 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, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 11:23 AM To: Mike Pence; Histonet; Thomas Podawiltz Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363 I think so. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology & Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 Office (860) 545-2204 Fax >>> "Mike Pence" 2/10/2011 9:19 AM >>> Is this a code that can be used even if you have your molecular done somewhere else? Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Podawiltz, Thomas Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 2:43 PM To: Richard Cartun; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363 It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of retrieved archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis). page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP) Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer LRGHealthcare 603-524-3211 ext: 3220 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun [rcar...@harthosp.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 1:12 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363 Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides prior to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review prior to ordering molecular testing? Thanks. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology & Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 Office (860) 545-2204 Fax ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet THIS MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL. This e-mail message and any attachments are proprietary and confidential information intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not print,distribute, or copy this message or any attachments. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message and any attachments from your computer. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of LRGHealthcare. ___ 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
