[Histonet] ink on film coverslips
Hi everyone, I am trying to completely remove the dotting ink from our slides. I have tried alcohol and it takes off the blue dotting ink but the green ink leaves a yellow faded dot on the cover slip. The cover slips that we use are the film coverslip so I think the ink gets absorbed somehow. Do you have any ideas that may take the ink off of the cover slips? I would like to avoid taking the coverslip off the slide if possible. Thank you, Amy Farnan Northeast Health Disclaimer: The information in this message is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, do not disclose, copy, or distribute this message, and please immediately contact the sender. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] JAHCO vs. CAP
We switched from CAP to TJC about 3 years ago. Proficiency is the same. Order from CAP per usual. TJC recognizes CAP as an accrediting agency and peer. I have not seen a down side. I have on the other hand seen an up side to the TJC Lab inspection. You are no longer being inspected by your peers, who sometimes lose perspective of the regulations and try to make you a mirror image of there institute. Or you may get inspectors who have just gone through a bad inspection and take it out on you. I have seen this done before. When we were CAP and inspected hospitals, our group always tried to make it a learning experience for both parties. I just had my 2nd TJC inspection in March. The inspector was wonderful, very knowledgeable and more than welling to share. Best inspection I've ever had. Debbie M. Boyd, HT(ASCP) l Chief Histologist l Southside Regional Medical Center I 200 Medical Park Boulevard l Petersburg, Va. 23805 l T: 804-765-5050 l F: 804-765-5582 l dkb...@chs.net Martin, Gary gmar...@marshallmedical.org Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 06/09/2010 03:44 PM To histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu cc Subject [Histonet] JAHCO vs. CAP We are having a discussion about switching our inspection process form CAP to JAHCO. One of our questions is, can we still participate in the proficiency testing through CAP If anyone has done this can you explain the process and the upside and the down side. Thanks Gary M. ___ 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. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards
Hi Laurie, I purchased them because I am thinking about taking the HTL in the next year or so. The are pretty nice, they are divided up into categories (fixation, processing, etc) and each category has a different color edge on the card. They have questions on the front with the answers and explanations on the back. They were pretty expensive (75-80, I think), but would probably help out a lot when studying for an exam (a non-histologist could ask the questions and help you study)! I will probably enlist my 9 year old, who gets a kick out of this kind of thing. Kim Kim Merriam, MA, HT(ASCP)QIHC Cambridge, MA From: lau...@conxis.com lau...@conxis.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 11:20:46 AM Subject: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there has used the Histodeck flash cards to study for the HTL exam? Just curious. Thanks, Laurie *** ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Ocular fiative
Davidson’s Fixative
740 mL 37% Formaldehyde
1110 mL= Absolute Alcohol
40 mL Glacial Acetic Acid
1110 mL Tap Water
I have used this recipe for some time and it works re= ally well.
Maybe this would satisfy your pathologist? YOu can p= ut the specimen
fresh into this and fix overnight, then process routinely.= nbsp; The
sections turn out great!!
Sarah Goeb= el, B.A., HT (ASCP)
Histotechnicia= n
XBiotech USA Inc.
8201 East Riverside Dr. Bldg 4 Suite 100= /i
Austin, Texas 78744
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(512)386-5107
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Subject: [Histonet] Ocular fiative
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Date: Wed, June 09, 2010 9:53 pm
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HI all,
We are using Alcoholic formalin fixative for ocular (Eye) specimens,
Reference Tech Sample (ASCP) HT-2(1995), since last 15 year without
facing= br any problem.
Now one of our pathologists (New joiner) wants to fix Ocular in
10%NBF.
I would lick to know how are doing others, and is there any comparison
between 10%NBF verses Alcoholic fixative for Ocular (Eye).
Thanks,
Muhammad Tahseen
Histology Supervisor
SKMCHRC Lahore
Pakistan
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RE: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards
Where did you purchase them? Lynn Burton Lab Assoc. I Animal Disease Lab Galesburg, Il 61401 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Kim Merriam Sent: Thu 6/10/2010 7:57 AM To: lau...@conxis.com Cc: Histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Hi Laurie, I purchased them because I am thinking about taking the HTL in the next year or so. The are pretty nice, they are divided up into categories (fixation, processing, etc) and each category has a different color edge on the card. They have questions on the front with the answers and explanations on the back. They were pretty expensive (75-80, I think), but would probably help out a lot when studying for an exam (a non-histologist could ask the questions and help you study)! I will probably enlist my 9 year old, who gets a kick out of this kind of thing. Kim Kim Merriam, MA, HT(ASCP)QIHC Cambridge, MA From: lau...@conxis.com lau...@conxis.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 11:20:46 AM Subject: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there has used the Histodeck flash cards to study for the HTL exam? Just curious. Thanks, Laurie *** ___ 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] Histodeck Flash Cards
http://www.ascp.org/ASCPStore/Store/Books/5930.aspx Authors: Freida L. Carson and Christa Hladik Designed for quick and easy self-study for the ASCP HTL certifying examination, HistoDeck flash cards include questions structured like those on the exam. The cards cover content based on the new third edition of Freida Carson's classic Histotechnology volume and include additional images not included in the book. If you use flash cards for exam prep, this is the study tool for you. Contents: Fixation - 38 questions, 13 images Immunohistochemistry - 30 questions, 6 images Instrumentation - 20 questions, 15 images Processing - 19 questions, 10 images Routine staining - 33 questions, 17 images Safety - 32 questions, 5 images Special staining - 74 questions, 39 images Miscellaneous - 34 questions, 6 images 400 cards * 111 images * 2009 ISBN: 9780891895930 * Order # 5930 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Burton, Lynn Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 12:27 PM To: Kim Merriam; lau...@conxis.com Cc: Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Where did you purchase them? Lynn Burton Lab Assoc. I Animal Disease Lab Galesburg, Il 61401 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Kim Merriam Sent: Thu 6/10/2010 7:57 AM To: lau...@conxis.com Cc: Histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Hi Laurie, I purchased them because I am thinking about taking the HTL in the next year or so. The are pretty nice, they are divided up into categories (fixation, processing, etc) and each category has a different color edge on the card. They have questions on the front with the answers and explanations on the back. They were pretty expensive (75-80, I think), but would probably help out a lot when studying for an exam (a non-histologist could ask the questions and help you study)! I will probably enlist my 9 year old, who gets a kick out of this kind of thing. Kim Kim Merriam, MA, HT(ASCP)QIHC Cambridge, MA From: lau...@conxis.com lau...@conxis.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 11:20:46 AM Subject: [Histonet] Histodeck Flash Cards Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there has used the Histodeck flash cards to study for the HTL exam? Just curious. Thanks, Laurie *** ___ 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] Thin Prep
Our lab is currently looking for another Thin Prep machine. Does anyone know where I can locate a used model? Cindy DuBois Integrated Pathology Stockton, CA ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Full Time HT in E. Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville TN has a full time histology technician position open Monday thru Friday. We have good benefits, with possible relocation assistance for the right candidate. If you are interested in working for a hospital that cares about its patients, we may be what you are looking for. We have a new (3yrs) histology laboratory, excellent ventilation, and ample workspace. We do approximately 12,000 cases/yr routine small and large surgical’s, biopsies with frozen, routine HE, special stains, and about 33 IHC antibodies (automated). The processing room is separate with 3 tissue processors, 2 run nightly, with one for same-day turn-around cases. General histology experience with certification preferred. Some Immunohistochemistry would be helpful. Weekdays 7-3:30pm with occasional variance in schedule as needed. Must demonstrate competency and successfully complete the on-the-job orientation through the histology section of the laboratory. Perform all duties of a Histology Technician and other duties as assigned. Applicants must meet the educational and training requirements necessary for certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology as a Histology Technician or have experience equal to certification. We are located just 20 minutes from the beautiful Smoky Mountain National Park and experience 4 wonderful seasons! All types of outdoor activities are possible. Maryville is host to the annual Foothills Fall Festival with top name entertainment and crafts, and just 30 minutes from Knoxville's cultural events and entertainment, as well as UT football, basketball, etc. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are close too! Anyone interested please visit our website at blountmemorial.org. to fill out an application and attach a resume. Thanks, Renee Grow, BA., HT (ASCP) rg...@bmnet.com Histology Supervisor Blount Memorial Hospital 907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy. Maryville, TN 37804-5016 (865) 977-4744 (865) 977-5766 Fax This communication may contain protected health information (PHI) that is legally protected from inappropriate disclosure by the Privacy Standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and relevant Tennessee Laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, you should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete this message from your computer. Direct questions to the Blount Memorial Hospital Privacy Officer at 865-977-4675.___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
