[Histonet] Ultra LCS VS regular LCS
Is anyone using the LCS for the BenchmarkXT in place of the Ultra LCS in the Ultra instrument? We heard that this could be done with the same results but I am not sure what the difference is between the two LCS's and if you can substitute. Any thought? ANTOINETTE CRILL TEAM LEADER ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY DANVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER E-mail: barbara.cr...@lpnt.netmailto:barbara.cr...@lpnt.net ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Job opening in Houston, TX.
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 14600 - T JOB TITLE: Histology Technician II DEPARTMENT:Institute of Forensic Sciences HOURS: 40 Hours Per Week SALARY:Commensurate With Experience Based On 26 Pay Periods EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate’s degree and completion of histology school with histo-technician certification (ASCP) American Society of Clinical Pathologist at the time of employment or within one year of employment. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in a histology laboratory in which responsibilities included production of stained slides and preservation of tissue samples in both paraffin and formalin. JOB SKILLS: The successful applicant must have expertise in the use of microtomes, manual staining procedures, manual slide coverslipping, automated slide stainers, automated slide coverslipper, tissue processors and tissue embedding. Must be capable of understanding and adhering to strict protocols for the handling, trimming and archival of tissue samples and blocks; knowledge of histology laboratory safety rules and procedures is essential. Good interpersonal skills are a must. JOB DESCRIPTION: Prepares stained slides of autopsy tissues in a careful controlled environment. Prepares paraffin blocks of tissue for long-term storage and labels the samples in accordance with histology laboratory protocols; assists with archival of paraffin-embedded and non-paraffin-embedded formalin fixed tissues. Provides all tissue slides to the assigned Assistant Medical Examiner, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner or Chief Medical Examiner on a timely basis; assists with entry o data into a computerized database to track laboratory efficiency as required. Other job assignments as assigned by the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. Position requires a high level of confidentiality, responsibility and dependability. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; able to lift up to 40lbs; stooping and bending may be required. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY. CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled APPLY AT:1310 PRAIRIE - SUITE 170 UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS. If you have any question feel free to e-mail back. Thanks, Eric Pace, BS, HT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Lab humidity range
The only instruments that could be affected by HIGH humidity are those with electronic relays that could get humid and fail. This is something that is taken care off by the A/C systems in any laboratory so I do not think that any usual instrument will be affected by humidity. Another thing will be anhydrous chemicals which will require heat dehydration if humidified. As to the range you have 2 choices: ask your maintenance departments the range they set to their A/C - dehumidifying systems, or ask your local meteorological station to give you the historic humidity ranges for your area. René J. --- On Thu, 7/14/11, Breeden, Sara sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu wrote: From: Breeden, Sara sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu Subject: [Histonet] Lab humidity range To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Cc: Hanosh, Timothy J. than...@msn.com, Jillson, Gregory gjill...@nmda.nmsu.edu Date: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 2:23 PM We're prepping for a Big Inspection (I could tell you who but then I'd have to enter the Witness Protection Program). The Inspecting Organization will want me to cite a range for HUMIDITY in the lab. Because this not only hinges on our weather (we're in Monsoon Season right now and the lab humidity is 47% as I write but is normally between 17-20%), but also MUST be based on any of the histology equipment that may be affected by humidity in any way. Realizing that we all work in different environments and usually have little or no control over the HVAC system, what did you decide upon as your HUMIDITY RANGE for the SOP under which you operate? If there are no specific equipment requirements, I will be able to give a range of 0-100% without the necessity for a Corrective Action Report. If I am too specific and give too narrow a range, I may end up filling out a Corrective Action Report for days when I'm out of range. Please give me as much detail as you are able, without being required to join me in hiding. Your input will be rewarded (don't ask). 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
[Histonet] RE: P16
The only company currently allowed to sell it (have it, etc.) MTM Labs 1-866-686-5227 CAT#: 9581 Dana Settembre University Hospital - UMDNJ Newark, NJ -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nancy Schmitt Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:27 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] P16 What are folks using for P16? Thanks for your help- Nancy NOTICE: This email may contain legally privileged information. The information is for the use of only the intended recipient(s) even if addressed incorrectly. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender that you have received it in error and then delete it along with any attachments. 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] And now, IHC playing cards!
Hello all, The playing cards are still available! We have a cancer quiz on our Cell Marque Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/cellmarque) wall that people can take and if they send us their score and a ship to address, we send them a free deck of cards. If you can’t get on our Facebook page due to firewall restrictions, here’s a direct link to the quiz: http://www.sporcle.com/games/jkgordo/cancersubtypes. E-mail your quiz score and shipping address to market...@cellmarque.com and you will get your free deck of cards. Thank you for your participation! Best Regards, Adrianna Eaton Technical Consultant 6600 Sierra College Blvd. Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 746-8900 x8923 (916) 746-8989 (fax) www.cellmarque.com From Passion to Product to Patient.® Learn with Cell Marque on: -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 7:05 AM To: mtitf...@aol.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] And now, IHC playing cards! Hello again! I went to their site and can't find anything...hopefully I didn't miss it!! Emily A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted. You should live several lives while reading it. -William Styron On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 3:18 PM, mtitf...@aol.com wrote: Those of you that like freebies (like Dako mousepads, Thermo pens and Sigma coffee mugs) will be amused to learn that Cell Marque are giving away packs of playing cards. Each card shows a section stained with a different antobody (one of theirs of course, together with the catalogue number). No, I don't have shares in Cell Marque, but I am continually amused by the different methods companies in all walks of life use to advertise their products. Some are, well, just original! Michael Titford Pathology USA Mobile AL 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
[Histonet] Lab Humidity Range
Per industrial hygiene: our recycler should be operating at RH 10-15% Any suggestions for our lab would be helpful: we are averaging 58% to 78%. In addition to the HVAC system (new air handler) we run 2 dehumidifiers and a portable air conditioner in our lab to maintain the current humidity levels. We use Formula 83 xylene sub and with quite a lot difficulty from April to September. At our highest you could watch the 100% ETOH change in front of our eyes, thus going thru a lot of reagent. We use H2Blu in the F83 to help absorb any moisture carry over in the stain line and change/rotate F83/100%ETOH frequently, sometimes several times a day. Lisa White, HT(ASCP) Supervisory HT James H. Quillen VAMC PO Box 4000 Corner of Veterans Way and Lamont PLMS 113 Mountain Home, TN 37684 423-979-3567 423-979-3401 fax ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Meditech Downtime
Happy Friday Histonetters, For those of you on Meditech Pathology Module or any other pathology computer system what procedure do you follow for down time? Do you have a time frame that you go by for the amount of time that the computer system will be down for before you start doing everything manually? Hope everyone has a great weekend. Thanks in advance for your help, Amy . NOTE: The information contained in this message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Lab Humidity Range
Hello- we have major air bubbles with our Leica cover slipper this past week. It been hot and humid in Iowa do other folks have problems ? Do you change your medium for summer ? Marcia Marcia Funk Histology Laboratory Mercy Medical Center North Iowa Mason City, IA, 50401 641-428-7907 White, Lisa M. lisa.whi...@va.gov 7/15/2011 12:25 PM Per industrial hygiene: our recycler should be operating at RH 10-15% Any suggestions for our lab would be helpful: we are averaging 58% to 78%. In addition to the HVAC system (new air handler) we run 2 dehumidifiers and a portable air conditioner in our lab to maintain the current humidity levels. We use Formula 83 xylene sub and with quite a lot difficulty from April to September. At our highest you could watch the 100% ETOH change in front of our eyes, thus going thru a lot of reagent. We use H2Blu in the F83 to help absorb any moisture carry over in the stain line and change/rotate F83/100%ETOH frequently, sometimes several times a day. Lisa White, HT(ASCP) Supervisory HT James H. Quillen VAMC PO Box 4000 Corner of Veterans Way and Lamont PLMS 113 Mountain Home, TN 37684 423-979-3567 423-979-3401 fax ___ 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: Meditech Downtime
Amy, Happy Friday to you!!! We normally stamp our requisitions with a number and when accessioning we tell Meditech what the number is rather than Meditech assigning a number to the case. So, when there is a down time, we continue stamping the requisitions, labeling the specimens, making the cassettes and grossing in. After Meditech comes back up, we accession all the specimens at once. Hope this helps. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amy Self Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 2:00 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Meditech Downtime Happy Friday Histonetters, For those of you on Meditech Pathology Module or any other pathology computer system what procedure do you follow for down time? Do you have a time frame that you go by for the amount of time that the computer system will be down for before you start doing everything manually? Hope everyone has a great weekend. Thanks in advance for your help, Amy . NOTE: The information contained in this message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. 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] autoclave water
Do these jars go through your lab dishwashing dept? Could it be soap residue or some other residue from the dishwashing? Have you tried to rinse the jars well prior to putting the water for autoclaving? The dishwashing dept should be able to test for any residue. amysue __ The contents of this message may contain private, protected and/or privileged information. If you received this message in error, you should destroy the e-mail message and any attachments or copies, and you are prohibited from retaining, distributing, disclosing or using any information contained within. Please contact the sender and advise of the erroneous delivery by return e-mail or telephone. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
