[Histonet] Research charges
Would anyone like to share their charges for research. I am interested in these charges. Routine processing Hand processing HE Unstained slides Routine Special Stains (PAS,GMS etc.) I would also like to know policies on charging for repeat work. If a researcher is interested in an area(bone) that is difficult and needs to be recut over and over again because of lifting and folding in the area of interest. After using many different techniques I have resolved the problem but some researchers demand more and more for free. Also I have a couple of researchers that stand with me while I am cutting through the block to keep the lesional slides only in their blocks. It takes around 45 minutes per block. Is their any compensation for the time I spend with the researcher. I put through some new policies and prices but my pathologist says I need documentation of those charges. Thanks Mary ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!!
Be careful about buying a humidifier. I brought a brand new one in (small table top type) that I had purchased but because it didn't have a grounded plug it wasn't allowed; never did find one with a grounded plug. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory DB1-223 VAH 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 2:46 PM To: undisclosed-recipients Cc: HISTONET Subject: Re: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!! I'm going to Target! We always have something going on here - static, heat and yes in certain months of the year we have humidity. Thanks for the humidifier idea. I'll spend the rest of the afternoon trying to decide if I want a frog or Hello Kitty. Cheers, Andi On Jan 5, 2011, at 1:26 PM, Emily Sours wrote: Target! They have frogs too! I enjoy the elephant design the best. Well, next to Hello Kitty, but that's not for everyone. *http://tinyurl.com/2frkw3r* Emily Writer Richard Suflet recommended drinking large doses of strong vinegar with fleas to cure the illnesses that resulted from swallowing the horse-leeches that were common in drinking water. -Every Home a Distillery, Sarah Meacham On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Rathborne, Toni trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com wrote: Where does one get a penguin? ___ 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] RE: Research charges
Hi Mary, I am a new core starting up and that would be helpful for me also. If you get any info could you past it my way also. Thanks!!! Kind Regards! John J Shelley Senior Research Associate, Histology Core Facility Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona 6400 Sanger Road Orlando, FL 32827 Tel: (407) 745-2000 Ext.2517 Fax: (407) 745-2001 email: jshel...@sanfordburnham.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mary Lloyd Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 6:35 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Research charges Would anyone like to share their charges for research. I am interested in these charges. Routine processing Hand processing HE Unstained slides Routine Special Stains (PAS,GMS etc.) I would also like to know policies on charging for repeat work. If a researcher is interested in an area(bone) that is difficult and needs to be recut over and over again because of lifting and folding in the area of interest. After using many different techniques I have resolved the problem but some researchers demand more and more for free. Also I have a couple of researchers that stand with me while I am cutting through the block to keep the lesional slides only in their blocks. It takes around 45 minutes per block. Is their any compensation for the time I spend with the researcher. I put through some new policies and prices but my pathologist says I need documentation of those charges. Thanks Mary ___ 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] Controls needed
Does anyone out there in Histoland have a control block for MDM2 for liposarcoma that they would be willing to share? We don't get very many liposarcomas so control blocks are a problem. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Slide Labeling System that Survives Citrate Boiling
That sounds like the one TBS made or makes. Tom T -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of louise renton Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 10:39 PM To: Cameron Nowell; Histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Slide Labeling System that Survives Citrate Boiling long ago there was a cute system that worked with superfrost type slides - you know the ones that have the sort of coloured ends - etched through the paint to make a permanent marking Common HB pencil also survives on ordinary frosted slidesand surgipath pen marking esp if used on superfrost slides On 1/6/11, Cameron Nowell cameron.now...@ludwig.edu.au wrote: Hi List, I am looking for a slide labelling system to print labels for our research histology samples that will survive pretty much anything we throw at it. There seems to be lots of choices out there for chemical resistant labels but i can't seem to find much on ones that are resistant to antigen retrieval like citrate boiling. I have searched google and the histonet archives and the best i can find is a reference to General Data having some that may do the job. Does anyone out there have any more info or are you using someting that works well? Thanks Cam Cameron J. Nowell Microscopy Manager Centre for Advanced Microscopy Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research PO Box 2008 Royal Melbourne Hospital Victoria, 3050 AUSTRALIA Office: +61 3 9341 3155 Mobile: +61422882700 Fax: +61 3 9341 3104 Facility Website http://www.ludwig.edu.au/confocal/ This communication is intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged or subject to copyright; the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd does not waive any rights if you have received this communication in error. The views expressed in this communication are those of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Louise Renton Bone Research Unit University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg South Africa +27 11 717 2298 (tel fax) 073 5574456 (emergencies only) There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls. George Carlin No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, many electrons were terribly inconvenienced. ___ 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] Re: Pax-2
Pax-2 (rabbit poly) is available from Cell Marque but in our experience it also has some cytoplasmic background staining. Mike Dessoye --- Message: 21 Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:06:56 -0800 From: Mark Tarango marktara...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] Pax-2 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: aanlktimha5h26-8o6fx4wuk5oplobrog4nexmpsnt...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi Histonet, My lab needs to switch vendors on this antibody. Where is everyone buying Pax-2? I found on their website that Invitrogen sells an IVD rabbit poly Pax-2 antibody. Has anyone tried this or others? What about Epitomics RUO rabbit mono? Do all the antibodies give that cytoplasmic background staining that I've seen? I'd appreciate any info at all. Thanks Mark Tarango _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. This footer also confirms that this email message has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifies and with authority, states them to be the views of Wyoming Valley Health Care System. Scanning of this message and addition of this footer is performed by Websense Email Security software in conjunction with virus detection software. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Lab Chairs
We have office and lab chairs from Haworth. They're very expensive, with ours around $800, but they have a lifetime warranty. We just had two sent for repair or replacement that were 10+ years old and there was no problem. Mike Dessoye -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 11:17:26 -0600 From: Jay Lundgren jaylundg...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Lab chairs To: Liz Chlipala l...@premierlab.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, Sharon.Davis-Devine sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com Message-ID: aanlktin1dkhto+o0guy-cexiq2l8k43jnc9puo98k...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Good luck finding good task chairs that don't cost a fortune. The good ones are all very expensive now days. I think that buying cheap ones is a false savings, however, as they will fall apart in short order. I have personally seen a busy histo lab destroy new (cheap) chairs in a year. Sincerely, Jay A. Lundgren M.S., HTL (ASCP) ___ 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 -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 09:26:46 -0800 (PST) From: Sheila Haas micropathl...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Lab chairs To: Jay Lundgren jaylundg...@gmail.com, Liz Chlipala l...@premierlab.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, Sharon.Davis-Devine sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com Message-ID: 967402.42392...@web57806.mail.re3.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I have to agree with Jay. A couple of years ago, we purchased new, expensive lab chairs (from an office supply store that customized) and they look great even now. I think it's worth the money from an ergonomic standpoint and also because they hold up much better. Just my 2 cents! Sheila Haas Laboratory Supervisor MicroPath Laboratories, Inc. From: Jay Lundgren jaylundg...@gmail.com To: Liz Chlipala l...@premierlab.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Sharon.Davis-Devine sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com Sent: Wed, January 5, 2011 12:17:26 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] Lab chairs Good luck finding good task chairs that don't cost a fortune. The good ones are all very expensive now days. I think that buying cheap ones is a false savings, however, as they will fall apart in short order. I have personally seen a busy histo lab destroy new (cheap) chairs in a year. Sincerely, Jay A. Lundgren M.S., HTL (ASCP) ___ 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 -- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:49:54 -0500 From: Weems, Joyce jwe...@sjha.org Subject: RE: [Histonet] inventory To: Kelly Boyd kdboydhi...@yahoo.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 92ad9b20a6c38c4587a9febe3a30e1640814f91...@chexcms10.one.ads.che.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 We do it annually. We use a combination of reports from our Materials Management Dept. and from our order spread sheet. (I keep a spread sheet of all items ordered). It's not totally accurate because of the chemicals and stains that have been here forever, but it's close enough for Mat Mgt. Best, Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kelly Boyd Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 12:08 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] inventory Yesterday I inquired If and how labs did inventory for specials and immunos. I meant to ask IF and HOW labs do end of year inventory for specials and immunos. Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic
Re: [Histonet] Re: Pax-2
Thanks for the response. I heard Cell Marque's rabbit died and they aren't shipping any more ab until they get a new supplier. If anyone is using an antibody from someone other than Cell Marque, I'd be interested. Thanks Mark On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Dessoye, Michael J mjdess...@wvhcs.orgwrote: Pax-2 (rabbit poly) is available from Cell Marque but in our experience it also has some cytoplasmic background staining. Mike Dessoye --- Message: 21 Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:06:56 -0800 From: Mark Tarango marktara...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] Pax-2 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: aanlktimha5h26-8o6fx4wuk5oplobrog4nexmpsnt...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi Histonet, My lab needs to switch vendors on this antibody. Where is everyone buying Pax-2? I found on their website that Invitrogen sells an IVD rabbit poly Pax-2 antibody. Has anyone tried this or others? What about Epitomics RUO rabbit mono? Do all the antibodies give that cytoplasmic background staining that I've seen? I'd appreciate any info at all. Thanks Mark Tarango _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. This footer also confirms that this email message has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifies and with authority, states them to be the views of Wyoming Valley Health Care System. Scanning of this message and addition of this footer is performed by Websense Email Security software in conjunction with virus detection software. ___ 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] Billing question
When you have performed a special stain or immuno that does not help the pathologist (tumor exhausted, etc) do you still charge for the technical component and the pathologist credits the professional fee? Just curious.. Happy New Year, Everyone! Thanks! j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Billing question
Hey Joyce, My understanding has always been that if the pathologist specifically mentions the stain in the report, then it's OK to charge all the fees. However, if the pathologist chooses to leave any mention of the stain/immuno in the report, then you can't bill for it. So if the pathologist mentions a specific stain was done, but that the findings were negative, you can still charge. In the case of an exhausted tumor, I think the ultimate discretion comes to whether or not the pathologist chooses to mention it in the report. That's just from my experience, but I would love to hear how others are handling instances such as these, too! Drew On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 12:22, Weems, Joyce jwe...@sjha.org wrote: When you have performed a special stain or immuno that does not help the pathologist (tumor exhausted, etc) do you still charge for the technical component and the pathologist credits the professional fee? Just curious.. Happy New Year, Everyone! Thanks! j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate 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
RE: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!!
There are devices used in cryo-ultramicrotomy that might help. I have no experience myself. Also, I found this interesting article via Google. http://www.diatome.ch/en/products/staticlineii.asp http://jhc.sagepub.com/content/37/7/1157.full.pdf From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours [talulahg...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 8:24 PM To: gerv...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!! You know, all of it sounds so easy...unless you're cryosectioning!! Does putting a humidifier outside help with static in a cryostat? Because the static is driving me nuts. Why aren't there teams of people working on this issue? It keeps coming up, yet there is no one good answer, Calling all engineers!! Emily Writer Richard Suflet recommended drinking large doses of strong vinegar with fleas to cure the illnesses that resulted from swallowing the horse-leeches that were common in drinking water. -Every Home a Distillery, Sarah Meacham On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 7:39 PM, gerv...@aol.com wrote: wipe the microtome and knife holder with a Bounce laundry softener sheet. It works for us. In a message dated 1/5/2011 3:38:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu writes: This has SO many possible responses but I'll not go there. Someone might videotape it and leak it to the press... ___ 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] Research charges - long reply
Mary Mary We are a private contract lab and do not charge for recuts or repeats that are related to quality issues. We run a lot of bone samples through our lab and if there is a fold in the lesion area we recut the block at no charge to the client. All of our slides are QC'd and we will repeat anything we think we need to prior to shipping the study back to the client. If the client is not happy with the work, (which happens rarely) we will repeat at no cost. We are a quality lab that stands by that so we need to follow all of these steps. I feel it helps us maintain our clients, our clients know that we have their best interest in mind and that we are honest with them. We work with them all of the time to develop grossing, processing, sectioning and staining protocols that are specific to their tissues. Some of our basic charges to process and stain one block with HE we charge $16.00 to $20.00, for hand processing we charge $25.00 per block and that includes an HE, for unstained slides on plus slides $4.50 specials range from $16.50 to $29.50 depending upon the type of special. A lot of the tissues we work with need to be sectioned to a specific area, for example on mouse knees we need to section to the center of the knee joint, or with mouse or rat eyes we need to section in the area of the optic nerve head. All of it is very detail orientated. You can sometimes tell if you are in the correct area by just looking at the tissue in the block, then we would section, stain and review, if we were not in the correct area we would section again, stain and review. This took us a lot of time and we never would charge for those additional sections that we took. What we do now is that we have nice student microscopes (leica we spent around $1200.00 for each of them) next to each microtome so as the techs cut into the block they pick up and can review the unstained sections, this has helped us out a lot. We have less recuts now. The samples that we need to fiddle with a bit on trimming are the ones that we charge $20.00 per block, like bone and eyes. For those individuals who want to stand by you while you section through their block and only collect the lesions I would either charge them an hourly rate or state that they have to pay for each unstained slide and stained slide - you should be doing this already. Researchers sometimes have limited budgets, but they should be paying for what you provide to them. You have a budget that you have to work with, and they need to be aware of that, your time and supplies cost money too. You can work deals out, like having them pay for supplies for their projects. You sometimes need to get creative. I hope this helps Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, Colorado 80308 office (303) 682-3949 fax (303) 682-9060 www.premierlab.com Ship to Address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, Colorado 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mary Lloyd Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 4:35 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Research charges Would anyone like to share their charges for research. I am interested in these charges. Routine processing Hand processing HE Unstained slides Routine Special Stains (PAS,GMS etc.) I would also like to know policies on charging for repeat work. If a researcher is interested in an area(bone) that is difficult and needs to be recut over and over again because of lifting and folding in the area of interest. After using many different techniques I have resolved the problem but some researchers demand more and more for free. Also I have a couple of researchers that stand with me while I am cutting through the block to keep the lesional slides only in their blocks. It takes around 45 minutes per block. Is their any compensation for the time I spend with the researcher. I put through some new policies and prices but my pathologist says I need documentation of those charges. Thanks Mary ___ 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] Job opening for a Histology Manager at HealthTronics in Augusta, GA 30901
Hello, my name is Adam, I am a recruiter at Adecco Medical Science and I have an opening for a Histology Manager in Augusta, GA 30901. This position will fill quickly so if you are interested please reach out to me as soon as you can. I have listed the job description and required qualifications about the position below. If you are not interested please feel free to pass this email along to anyone who may like to apply for this position. I look forward to speaking with you Please send me 2 - 3 professional references and an updated resume Job Details: Position title: Histology Manager Start date: ASAP Duration: Direct Hire Location: Augusta, GA 30901 Hours: 1st shift Job Details Reports to the Director of Laboratory Operations and is responsible for coordinating and directing activities of assigned section and subordinates engaged in performing routine and non-routine histology procedures. In doing so, ensures quality and quantity standards relating to the delivery of laboratory services are achieved by assuring results. -Knowledge of Science and Mathematics normally acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree. -Active/current certification as a Histotechnologist (HT or HTL) by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists is required. -Five years experience as an HTIII to include 2 years of management experience or 3-5 years experience as an HTIII and completion of internal manager training program, or equivalent work experience in a pathology lab setting. SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: Reports to the Laboratory Manager and is responsible for coordinating and directing activities of assigned section and subordinates engaged in performing routine and non-routine histology procedures. In doing so, ensures quality and quantity standards relating to the delivery of laboratory services are achieved by assuring results. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager plans, coordinates, monitors and oversees work of assigned section and subordinate personnel engaged in performing histology procedures needed to obtain data for disease diagnosis and treatment. 2. Accomplishes, or effectively recommends the following: *Prepares schedules to assure adequate coverage. *Assigns work *Counsels employees on work or working relationships *Arranges and/or conducts job training, continuing education. *Approves time worked *Completes employee orientation for assigned section. *Interviews, hires, and evaluates the performance of and, when necessary, disciplines and discharges subordinate supervisory personnel. *Approves hiring and, when necessary, discharge recommendations of subordinate personnel and assists in resolving complex employee relations matters. 3. Ensures all technical procedures are performed correctly. Procedures with higher priority are completed first, equipment has proper maintenance performed and kept in good working order. 4. Reviews and evaluates new products, equipment. 5. Evaluates and implements new procedures as necessary. 6. Makes supply decisions with sufficient accuracy so no supplies run out or remains beyond the expiration date. 7. Responsible for daily quality control and quality assurance to include establishing training and maintaining Q.C. and Q.A protocol with subordinate staff. 8. Coordinates monthly QA and QC data. 9. Ensures that laboratory section meets all safety and other regulatory requirements. 10. Effectively manages technical aspects of hospital accounts 11. Gathers information and carries through to completion assigned projects while adhering to established time frames. 12. Prepares periodic reports as necessary. 13. Assures activities of assigned section are coordinated to insure quality patient care and economics of operation. 14. Participates in continuing education as required. 15. Consults with LIS Administrator to troubleshoot LIS problems and enhancements. 16. Participates in the development of assigned section and department wide policies and procedures. 17. Maintains all section records relating to operation such as quality control and productivity statistics, incident reports and the like. 18. Reviews and summarizes records and prepares reports for management review. 19. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with physicians and various other Healthtronics employees. 20. Provides advice and direction to subordinates for technical problems encountered. Explains and demonstrates appropriate techniques or methods as necessary. 21. Performs routine procedures in achieving workload demands. 22. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of expertise. 23. Performs other duties as assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and formal training: Knowledge of Science and Mathematics normally acquired through
[Histonet] Hello Histonetters and Happy New Year!
Hello Histonetters and Happy New Year, Does anyone have a Validation Protocol template for immunohistochemical antibodies that would like to share? Thanks in advance, MG This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. = ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Billing question
We've been repeatedly told by Compliance that if a pathologist (or a clinician) orders a test, the test result must be included in the report and the test must be billed for; even if the result is non-contributory. Ronnie Houston Anatomic Pathology Manager Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus OH 43205 (614) 722 5450 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Drew Meyer Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 12:40 PM To: Weems, Joyce Cc: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Billing question Hey Joyce, My understanding has always been that if the pathologist specifically mentions the stain in the report, then it's OK to charge all the fees. However, if the pathologist chooses to leave any mention of the stain/immuno in the report, then you can't bill for it. So if the pathologist mentions a specific stain was done, but that the findings were negative, you can still charge. In the case of an exhausted tumor, I think the ultimate discretion comes to whether or not the pathologist chooses to mention it in the report. That's just from my experience, but I would love to hear how others are handling instances such as these, too! Drew On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 12:22, Weems, Joyce jwe...@sjha.org wrote: When you have performed a special stain or immuno that does not help the pathologist (tumor exhausted, etc) do you still charge for the technical component and the pathologist credits the professional fee? Just curious.. Happy New Year, Everyone! Thanks! j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate 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 - Confidentiality Notice: The following mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!!
I have used the product linked below (of course mine was purchased at a vinyl record store for neutralizing static on turn-tables. It cost a whopping $15.00 at the time. Maybe some folks can still get them there? http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/ProductDetail.do?D7=0N5=SEARCH_CONC AT_PNO%7CBRAND_KEYN4=Z108812%7CALDRICHN25=0QS=ONF=SPEC William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Lead Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Hawkins, Hal K. Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 11:43 AM To: Emily Sours; gerv...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!! There are devices used in cryo-ultramicrotomy that might help. I have no experience myself. Also, I found this interesting article via Google. http://www.diatome.ch/en/products/staticlineii.asp http://jhc.sagepub.com/content/37/7/1157.full.pdf From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours [talulahg...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 8:24 PM To: gerv...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!! You know, all of it sounds so easy...unless you're cryosectioning!! Does putting a humidifier outside help with static in a cryostat? Because the static is driving me nuts. Why aren't there teams of people working on this issue? It keeps coming up, yet there is no one good answer, Calling all engineers!! Emily Writer Richard Suflet recommended drinking large doses of strong vinegar with fleas to cure the illnesses that resulted from swallowing the horse-leeches that were common in drinking water. -Every Home a Distillery, Sarah Meacham On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 7:39 PM, gerv...@aol.com wrote: wipe the microtome and knife holder with a Bounce laundry softener sheet. It works for us. In a message dated 1/5/2011 3:38:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu writes: This has SO many possible responses but I'll not go there. Someone might videotape it and leak it to the press... ___ 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] Stupid, stupid static!!
Follow-up. The zero-stat gun seems to be around $150.00 most everywher. But it does work and will last for years. William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Lead Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Hawkins, Hal K. Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 11:43 AM To: Emily Sours; gerv...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!! There are devices used in cryo-ultramicrotomy that might help. I have no experience myself. Also, I found this interesting article via Google. http://www.diatome.ch/en/products/staticlineii.asp http://jhc.sagepub.com/content/37/7/1157.full.pdf From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours [talulahg...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 8:24 PM To: gerv...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!! You know, all of it sounds so easy...unless you're cryosectioning!! Does putting a humidifier outside help with static in a cryostat? Because the static is driving me nuts. Why aren't there teams of people working on this issue? It keeps coming up, yet there is no one good answer, Calling all engineers!! Emily Writer Richard Suflet recommended drinking large doses of strong vinegar with fleas to cure the illnesses that resulted from swallowing the horse-leeches that were common in drinking water. -Every Home a Distillery, Sarah Meacham On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 7:39 PM, gerv...@aol.com wrote: wipe the microtome and knife holder with a Bounce laundry softener sheet. It works for us. In a message dated 1/5/2011 3:38:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu writes: This has SO many possible responses but I'll not go there. Someone might videotape it and leak it to the press... ___ 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] Stupid, stupid static!!
I am also having issues with static, but only on my particle blocks. This happens in the summer as well. The static is actually in the block. The core biopsies cut wonderfully. Does anyone else run into this problem? I can see the effects of the static when I'm embedding, the particles float to the edges of the mold instead of in a clump. Thanks, Nacaela Johnson Histology Technician KCCC Pathology 12000 110th St., Ste. 400 Overland Park, KS 66210 Office: 913-234-0576 Fax: 913-433-7639 Email: nacaela.john...@usoncology.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of sgoe...@mirnarx.com Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 1:15 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!! So where the microtome is here that I have to use we have to wear those blue hospital booties and disposable lab coats (the white paper type ones). With me and several other people walking around in those booties the amount of static electricity is to say the least frusterating!! Does anyone know of anything I can do to get rid of the static? Thanks Sarah Goebel, BA, HT(ASCP) Histotechnologist Mirna Therapeutics 2150 Woodward Street Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 (512)901-0900 ext. 6912 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet /preThe contents of this electronic mail message and any attachments are confidential, possibly privileged and intended for the addressee(s) only.brOnly the addressee(s) may read, disseminate, retain or otherwise use this message. If received in error, please immediately inform the sender and then delete this message without disclosing its contents to anyone./pre ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Static issues
This is New Mexico where humidity is a rumor. The humidity in the lab here - as I write - is 18% and that's on a really wet day! If I have static issues with my ribbons, I just lean a little bit toward the block and breathe on it and the ribbons just float (in a good way) off the knife. I do that so often that when I use my sewing machine, I find myself breathing on the material. That's just sad! But try the Breathing Thing. Or not. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Static issues
I was going to say the same thing... Just hadn't taken time. So may of us are full of hot air.. J:) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 16:45 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Static issues This is New Mexico where humidity is a rumor. The humidity in the lab here - as I write - is 18% and that's on a really wet day! If I have static issues with my ribbons, I just lean a little bit toward the block and breathe on it and the ribbons just float (in a good way) off the knife. I do that so often that when I use my sewing machine, I find myself breathing on the material. That's just sad! But try the Breathing Thing. Or not. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Static issues
Breathing is my normal way to attack static, it's not a problem getting the ribbon...there is so much static that when I pull it off the tome, it literally sucks to my hand like a magnet...and then it's gone. Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I am hoping to only have to deal with this for a short while longer. I like the penguin idea just cause I think that will be the funniest!! Thanks again!! Sarah Goebel, 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 Breeden, Sara Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 3:45 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Static issues This is New Mexico where humidity is a rumor. The humidity in the lab here - as I write - is 18% and that's on a really wet day! If I have static issues with my ribbons, I just lean a little bit toward the block and breathe on it and the ribbons just float (in a good way) off the knife. I do that so often that when I use my sewing machine, I find myself breathing on the material. That's just sad! But try the Breathing Thing. Or not. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ 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] Static issues
Breathing is for the cryostat sections. Dryer sheets for the paraffin sections.. It also helps to run screaming through the lab... -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of sgoe...@mirnarx.com Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 17:01 To: sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Static issues Breathing is my normal way to attack static, it's not a problem getting the ribbon...there is so much static that when I pull it off the tome, it literally sucks to my hand like a magnet...and then it's gone. Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I am hoping to only have to deal with this for a short while longer. I like the penguin idea just cause I think that will be the funniest!! Thanks again!! Sarah Goebel, 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 Breeden, Sara Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 3:45 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Static issues This is New Mexico where humidity is a rumor. The humidity in the lab here - as I write - is 18% and that's on a really wet day! If I have static issues with my ribbons, I just lean a little bit toward the block and breathe on it and the ribbons just float (in a good way) off the knife. I do that so often that when I use my sewing machine, I find myself breathing on the material. That's just sad! But try the Breathing Thing. Or not. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ 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 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Charged slides
Hi, A question has come up regarding the different methods used to put a charge on the slide. We recently ordered some plus slides and the boxes they are packed in say silanized slides, but they say plus on the slide . We don't want to use these for our clients if they are not going to be getting the same results as the former plus slides that we were using. I was under the delusion that Plus slides somehow are magically charged without any coating process taking place. So does anyone know exactly how a plus slide gets its charge? Do they all get dipped in APES, or Polylysine? Thanks for your help. -- Helen ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
