[Histonet] heavy duty microtome
Does anyone have either a used Leica Polycut E or SM 2500 for sale. For the present we are using a very old (50 years) Reichert-Jung heavy duty microtome and looking for a replacement. If you can help us please contact: Jette Barlach Research unit for Rheumatology an Bone biology Dept. of Rheumatology University hospital of Aarhus Nørrebrogade 44 8000 Aarhus C Denmark j...@ana.au.dkmailto:j...@ana.au.dk +45 89 42 29 92 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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RE: [Histonet] RE: Embedding process improvementandcompetencyassessment
If people cheated. Then people cheated. There will always be that element. To discard that requirement (the practical) because of the cheat factor was a silly (remember, this is my rantnot yours) excuse that I have heard from some people who were part of the decision. What was lost was the incredable effort that was needed to do that practical and the experience of being able to produce registry quality slides. That is not cheating themselves, but robbing every pathologist and patient that followed until that person started to produce quality work. I could not agree more with what Bill O'Donnell wrote!! Thank you Bill. I have students in the clinical portion of there histo training and though I am not former military my students sure do think I am!! I strive for perfection from the time they section in their first piece of tissue till their last stained slide. Nancy Heath, HT(ASCP) -Original Message- From: O'Donnell, Bill [mailto:billodonn...@catholichealth.net] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:48 PM To: Podawiltz, Thomas; Heath, Nancy L.; Jennifer MacDonald Cc: Histonet Listserv (E-mail); histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; D'Attilio, Shelley Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Embedding process improvementandcompetencyassessment Tom, (and all those following this thread) And we got that ;) perfection. (Warning, long rant ahead... Rene's might have been longer, but he spread it out over a number of posts) (Hi Rene, I enjoyed your rant.) My biggest barrier in assimilating into the civilian workforce was that perfection wasn't required or even at times expected. I still can't get my head around that. Because of what was expected of me by my unit, 30 years later, my embedding is tight w nice, neat rows, cutting is neat and aligned and staining is crisp. (However, I will not win any speed contest) My point in this is not to blow my horn. Most of you out there turn out the same or better quality. My point is this, when supervisors and peers stop striving for perfection then there will always be a need for skills assessments and re-training. There will be little or no perfection. Over the last thirty years of training and supervising, I have always tried to instill the idea that we are dealing with a person's tissue. Wrapped up in that is a lot of anxiety and stress that the patient is having. The first thing a new trainee or tech had to do when they came to me (in the civilian world)was spend a week shadowing phlebotomy so that they got the chance to see some of the faces behind the samples. But in the last ten years or so, there has been too much emphasis on speed as a standard of performance, and in general, there has been a growing attitude that perfection isn't possible. (many factors to blame, I suppose) I once worked for a very demanding pathologist and because of his expectations, the whole crew put out near perfection. Pathologists that are OK with what they get, so long as they can make a diagnosis, are a huge part of that problem. But as supervisors, we only get what we expect of people and strive for and example ourselves. (The rest of the rant is anecdotal and not very interesting, but since I took the time to write it, here it is...) This was also the period (Navy)when I had to do that monster practical for the HT. Back then, it was not 7 or 8 slides, but many more with a large number of special stains as well. I knew if it passed the guys in our lab, it should be no problem passing the practical. The guy who took the test at the same time I did, picked his tissues on Wednesday, embedded them on Thursday cut cut and stained them on Saturday and mailed them on Monday. He had no concern at all that his work wouldn't be good enough. He passed the practical with a very respectable percentile. I think that helps to bolster the idea that an expectation that is demanded and fostered is one that can be confidently met. If people cheated. Then people cheated. There will always be that element. To discard that requirement (the practical) because of the cheat factor was a silly (remember, this is my rantnot yours) excuse that I have heard from some people who were part of the decision. What was lost was the incredable effort that was needed to do that practical and the experience of being able to produce registry quality slides. That is not cheating themselves, but robbing every pathologist and patient that followed until that person started to produce quality work. (Rany over, thanks to those who hung out til the end I hope it was worth it) I hope every one has a great weekend, as I am off on Friday and will be having a great weekend myself. Shalom - Bill -Original Message- From: Podawiltz, Thomas [mailto:tpodawi...@lrgh.org] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:21 PM To: O'Donnell, Bill; Heath, Nancy L.; Jennifer MacDonald Cc: Histonet Listserv (E-mail); histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; D'Attilio, Shelley Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE:
RE: [Histonet] heavy duty microtome
I have used the Leica RM2255 and RM 2155s for paraffin and non-decalcified bone in MMA and they are work horses. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Montina Van Meter Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 7:20 AM To: Jette Barlach Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] heavy duty microtome Contact Leica to see if they have any demo models for sale. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2011, at 2:10 AM, Jette Barlach j...@ana.au.dk wrote: Does anyone have either a used Leica Polycut E or SM 2500 for sale. For the present we are using a very old (50 years) Reichert-Jung heavy duty microtome and looking for a replacement. If you can help us please contact: Jette Barlach Research unit for Rheumatology an Bone biology Dept. of Rheumatology University hospital of Aarhus Nørrebrogade 44 8000 Aarhus C Denmark j...@ana.au.dkmailto:j...@ana.au.dk +45 89 42 29 92 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, 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, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] AMPHYL
We can't find Lysol IC here either so any supplier would help and to keep costs down a store would be better than a scientific supplier it possible. Please id anyone knows let us all know as it is not easy to find. Pam Marcum - Original Message - From: Rae Staskiewicz raest...@grics.net To: Sebree Linda A lseb...@uwhealth.org, Barbara Crill barbara.cr...@lpnt.net, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:53:36 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL Linda, Where do you get your Lysol IC? Rae Staskiewicz -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sebree Linda A Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:07 PM To: barbara.cr...@lpnt.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL We use Lysol I. C.; haven't be able to get Amphyl for years. 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 barbara.cr...@lpnt.net Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:56 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] AMPHYL My materials management department told me that AMPHYL has been discontinued. Ventana recommends that we clean/decontaminate the Benchmark and the Ultras with AMPHYL. Has anyone else ran across this? Has AMPHYL really been discontinued? Is there a substitute we can use. Thanks everyone! ANTOINETTE CRILL ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY EXT 5451 ___ 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] AMPHYL
After Amphyl was discontinued, we switched to Steris Lph Se. Here are the comparisons of the two: Both are germicidal, fungicidal, and virucidal; both contain active ingredients 0-phenylophenol (amphyl at 2.80%and Steris at 7.7%) instead of the other active ingredient in amphyl (0-benzyl-p-chlorophenol at 7.2%) Steris contains p-tertiary-amphylphenol at 7.6%. Amphyl is diluted 40cc/1gal for a 1:100 ratio and Steris is diluted 30cc/1gal for 1:100 ratio. The order number for the Steris LpH Se is 6466-08. Hope this helps. Please note that my email address as of Jan 3, 2011 is bouch...@wvuhealthcare.com . Please make the appropriate changes in your address book. Rena Bouchal, M.S. Anatomic Pathology Manager West Virginia University Hospitals 304-293-7765 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Pam Marcum Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 9:39 AM To: Rae Staskiewicz Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Barbara Crill; Sebree Linda A Subject: Re: [Histonet] AMPHYL We can't find Lysol IC here either so any supplier would help and to keep costs down a store would be better than a scientific supplier it possible. Please id anyone knows let us all know as it is not easy to find. Pam Marcum - Original Message - From: Rae Staskiewicz raest...@grics.net To: Sebree Linda A lseb...@uwhealth.org, Barbara Crill barbara.cr...@lpnt.net, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:53:36 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL Linda, Where do you get your Lysol IC? Rae Staskiewicz -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sebree Linda A Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:07 PM To: barbara.cr...@lpnt.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL We use Lysol I. C.; haven't be able to get Amphyl for years. 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 barbara.cr...@lpnt.net Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:56 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] AMPHYL My materials management department told me that AMPHYL has been discontinued. Ventana recommends that we clean/decontaminate the Benchmark and the Ultras with AMPHYL. Has anyone else ran across this? Has AMPHYL really been discontinued? Is there a substitute we can use. Thanks everyone! ANTOINETTE CRILL ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY EXT 5451 ___ 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 - Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, 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, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Embedding Center Questions
Hi All: My 23 year old Shandon Embedding Center may be ready to give up the ghost. It has had two repairs of the coolant system for the freezing plate over the last year. Now a thermo-resistor has burnt out, so that the wax reservoir with no long melt the wax. Does anyone know of a company or companies that lease/rent histology equipment? Are there companies who sell used equipment? Also, what do people recommend as far as a new embedding center, in case we can afford it? I am in the Boston area. In the meantime, maybe I can jury-rig something, since it is only the wax reservoir that is down. The cassette holding tank, hot plate, and freezing plate are OK for the moment. Maybe I can melt a few jars of wax, and use a transfer pipet to fill the molds? Any ideas? Thanks, Tim Tim Wheelock Assistant Director, Neuropathology Instructor In Neuroanatomy Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center 203 Mailman Research Center McLean Hospital Belmont MA 02478 Phone: 617-855-3592 Fax: 617-855-3199 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Embedding competency and med techs running a Histo lab
Hi all, Thanks so much for the advice I received following my request for help on our embedding competency improvement project. I enjoyed the lively discussion that followed about non-histotechs managing a Histology lab and I appreciated all the kind comments and words of encouragement both on and off the listserv board. Regards, Shelley D'Attilio MT(ASCP) Manager, Chemistry, Cytology and Histology Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Stormont-Vail HealthCare Topeka, Kansas NEED A DOCTOR? Stormont-Vail's Health Connections can help you find a doctor accepting new patients. Call (785) 354-5225. ** The information transmitted in this e-mail and in any replies and forwards are for the sole use of the above individual(s) or entities and may contain proprietary, privileged and/or highly confidential information. Any unauthorized dissemination, review, distribution or copying of these communications is strictly prohibited. If this e-mail has been transmitted to you in error, please notify and return the original message to the sender immediately at the above listed address. Thank you for your cooperation. ** ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL
We've been getting our Lysol IC from Cardinal Health but in the past we've had to go through Amazon.com Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory DB1-223 VAH 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 From: Pam Marcum [mailto:mucra...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 8:39 AM To: Rae Staskiewicz Cc: Sebree Linda A; Barbara Crill; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] AMPHYL We can't find Lysol IC here either so any supplier would help and to keep costs down a store would be better than a scientific supplier it possible. Please id anyone knows let us all know as it is not easy to find. Pam Marcum From: Rae Staskiewicz raest...@grics.net To: Sebree Linda A lseb...@uwhealth.org, Barbara Crill barbara.cr...@lpnt.net, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:53:36 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL Linda, Where do you get your Lysol IC? Rae Staskiewicz -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sebree Linda A Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:07 PM To: barbara.cr...@lpnt.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL We use Lysol I. C.; haven't be able to get Amphyl for years. 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 barbara.cr...@lpnt.net Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:56 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] AMPHYL My materials management department told me that AMPHYL has been discontinued. Ventana recommends that we clean/decontaminate the Benchmark and the Ultras with AMPHYL. Has anyone else ran across this? Has AMPHYL really been discontinued? Is there a substitute we can use. Thanks everyone! ANTOINETTE CRILL ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY EXT 5451 ___ 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] Embedding Center Questions
A couple of places that come to mind are Belair (800-783-9424), Medical Equipment Source (www.medequipsource.com), and Mayflower (800-287-9801). I know that they sell used equipment, you could inquire about a rental. Good luck. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim Wheelock Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 9:54 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Embedding Center Questions Hi All: My 23 year old Shandon Embedding Center may be ready to give up the ghost. It has had two repairs of the coolant system for the freezing plate over the last year. Now a thermo-resistor has burnt out, so that the wax reservoir with no long melt the wax. Does anyone know of a company or companies that lease/rent histology equipment? Are there companies who sell used equipment? Also, what do people recommend as far as a new embedding center, in case we can afford it? I am in the Boston area. In the meantime, maybe I can jury-rig something, since it is only the wax reservoir that is down. The cassette holding tank, hot plate, and freezing plate are OK for the moment. Maybe I can melt a few jars of wax, and use a transfer pipet to fill the molds? Any ideas? Thanks, Tim Tim Wheelock Assistant Director, Neuropathology Instructor In Neuroanatomy Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center 203 Mailman Research Center McLean Hospital Belmont MA 02478 Phone: 617-855-3592 Fax: 617-855-3199 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Jill's MSDS question: a tech's perspective
Hi Jill-- Congrats on the job! The MSDS in paper vs. eCopy copy will come down to the opinion of your inspector. Like Wil says, he's passed before...and I've passed before but only because we had both eCopies and hard copies. Most of the larger for-profit and major health system administrations require both by SOP regardless, for liability reasons usually but please read on! Better yet, think of the practical uses and real-world applications of this rather than the 'do it because I have to' ones: If you or one of yours gets splashed with something--how do you want the next response to go? If you only have eCopies and the power is down, or you are having computer issues, or the PC is slow, or the printer on the network isn't responding, then what? If it's your eyes or your skin that's about to be irreversably burnt, wouldn't you want that information available in a TOTALLY reliable manner and a copy available to grab, follow AND send to the emergency room with you--RIGHT NOW? Then add to it the liability for your company should this be the case...and we all know when you most need your PC to work is when it doesn't. If I'm having trouble making a decision often exaggerating the potential circumstances makes the answer far easier to come to. If I am working in a lab I want hard copies alphabetized by both the mfc. chemical name and the common name we use for it in the lab with an index with the binders (Print the covers black on yellow paper and insert these in clear view binders) on the benches in the space where we work. Not on a computer or off in the transcription area. It may not be required by your inspector or by your facility, but is that really why we have these in our labs in the first place--because we're required to do so? My four cents Cheryl Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc - Staffing the AP Lab one GREAT tech at a time. 281.852.9457 ad...@fullstaff.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] heavy duty microtome
I know of two possible options for exactly what you seek. Please contact me directly so that we may point you in the right direction and discuss with you the details. Best Regards, Jack PS I have heard a rumor that these units will no longer be for sale by Leica and no replacements will be available in the future. Additionally, I very seriously doubt that they have a demo unit for sale as they typically manufacture these units upon approved purchase order. Jack L Ratliff Senior Histologist, BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. Chair, Hard Tissue Committee - National Society for Histotechnology From: j...@ana.au.dk To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:08:29 +0200 Subject: [Histonet] heavy duty microtome Does anyone have either a used Leica Polycut E or SM 2500 for sale. For the present we are using a very old (50 years) Reichert-Jung heavy duty microtome and looking for a replacement. If you can help us please contact: Jette Barlach Research unit for Rheumatology an Bone biology Dept. of Rheumatology University hospital of Aarhus Nørrebrogade 44 8000 Aarhus C Denmark j...@ana.au.dkmailto:j...@ana.au.dk +45 89 42 29 92 ___ 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] AMPHYL
http://www.labsafety.com/lysol-ic-quaternary-cleaner-disinfectant_24530427/ Loralee McMahon, HTL (ASCP) Immunohistochemistry Supervisor Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Surgical Pathology (585) 275-7210 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Pam Marcum [mucra...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 9:39 AM To: Rae Staskiewicz Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Barbara Crill; Sebree Linda A Subject: Re: [Histonet] AMPHYL We can't find Lysol IC here either so any supplier would help and to keep costs down a store would be better than a scientific supplier it possible. Please id anyone knows let us all know as it is not easy to find. Pam Marcum - Original Message - From: Rae Staskiewicz raest...@grics.net To: Sebree Linda A lseb...@uwhealth.org, Barbara Crill barbara.cr...@lpnt.net, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:53:36 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL Linda, Where do you get your Lysol IC? Rae Staskiewicz -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sebree Linda A Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:07 PM To: barbara.cr...@lpnt.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL We use Lysol I. C.; haven't be able to get Amphyl for years. 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 barbara.cr...@lpnt.net Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:56 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] AMPHYL My materials management department told me that AMPHYL has been discontinued. Ventana recommends that we clean/decontaminate the Benchmark and the Ultras with AMPHYL. Has anyone else ran across this? Has AMPHYL really been discontinued? Is there a substitute we can use. Thanks everyone! ANTOINETTE CRILL ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY EXT 5451 ___ 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] AUTO: Gina Rodriguez is out of the office. (returning 09/06/2011)
I am out of the office until 09/06/2011. I will respond to your message when I return. Note: This is an automated response to your message Histonet Digest, Vol 93, Issue 35 sent on 8/26/2011 8:45:07 AM. This is the only notification you will receive while this person is away. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL
Google Lysol IC and you will get plenty of suppliers. sp -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Pam Marcum Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 9:39 AM To: Rae Staskiewicz Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Barbara Crill; Sebree Linda A Subject: Re: [Histonet] AMPHYL We can't find Lysol IC here either so any supplier would help and to keep costs down a store would be better than a scientific supplier it possible. Please id anyone knows let us all know as it is not easy to find. Pam Marcum - Original Message - From: Rae Staskiewicz raest...@grics.net To: Sebree Linda A lseb...@uwhealth.org, Barbara Crill barbara.cr...@lpnt.net, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:53:36 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL Linda, Where do you get your Lysol IC? Rae Staskiewicz -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sebree Linda A Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:07 PM To: barbara.cr...@lpnt.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] AMPHYL We use Lysol I. C.; haven't be able to get Amphyl for years. 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 barbara.cr...@lpnt.net Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:56 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] AMPHYL My materials management department told me that AMPHYL has been discontinued. Ventana recommends that we clean/decontaminate the Benchmark and the Ultras with AMPHYL. Has anyone else ran across this? Has AMPHYL really been discontinued? Is there a substitute we can use. Thanks everyone! ANTOINETTE CRILL ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY EXT 5451 ___ 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] OT: Hurricane Irene
Hi Histonetters! Are you in the projected path of Irene? I'm a long time florida resident who has weathered hurricanesfalse alarms in both central Floridathe panhandle. It's not the hurricane it's the aftermath... No power which means no gasoline no atms no A.C. no lights, no water. At least fill your car with gas have cash on handfill your bathtub with water That way you are prepared and have not spent alot of money on stuff you wouldn't use on the OFF chance that it doesn't affect you. Be Safe!! Thank You! Pam Barker President RELIA Specialists in Allied Healthcare Recruiting 5703 Red Bug Lake Road #330 Winter Springs, FL 32708-4969 Phone: (407)657-2027 Cell: (407)353-5070 FAX: (407)678-2788 E-mail: rel...@earthlink.net www.facebook.comPamBarkerRELIA www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions www.myspace.com/pamatrelia www.twitter.com/pamatrelia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Jill's MSDS question: a tech's perspective
Hi Cheryl, Thanks! I do have hard copies here, my main question was about the binder color. I ended up ordering a MSDS binder from LSS yesterday. I just wanted all manuals to match, lol. I haven't had hard copy in years, everywhere I have been has only had online and saved to desktop. We did pass all inspections with online only. It's great to hear from you! Jill Cox, HT ASCP From: Cheryl tkngfl...@yahoo.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 7:17 AM Subject: [Histonet] Jill's MSDS question: a tech's perspective Hi Jill-- Congrats on the job! The MSDS in paper vs. eCopy copy will come down to the opinion of your inspector. Like Wil says, he's passed before...and I've passed before but only because we had both eCopies and hard copies. Most of the larger for-profit and major health system administrations require both by SOP regardless, for liability reasons usually but please read on! Better yet, think of the practical uses and real-world applications of this rather than the 'do it because I have to' ones: If you or one of yours gets splashed with something--how do you want the next response to go? If you only have eCopies and the power is down, or you are having computer issues, or the PC is slow, or the printer on the network isn't responding, then what? If it's your eyes or your skin that's about to be irreversably burnt, wouldn't you want that information available in a TOTALLY reliable manner and a copy available to grab, follow AND send to the emergency room with you--RIGHT NOW? Then add to it the liability for your company should this be the case...and we all know when you most need your PC to work is when it doesn't. If I'm having trouble making a decision often exaggerating the potential circumstances makes the answer far easier to come to. If I am working in a lab I want hard copies alphabetized by both the mfc. chemical name and the common name we use for it in the lab with an index with the binders (Print the covers black on yellow paper and insert these in clear view binders) on the benches in the space where we work. Not on a computer or off in the transcription area. It may not be required by your inspector or by your facility, but is that really why we have these in our labs in the first place--because we're required to do so? My four cents Cheryl Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc - Staffing the AP Lab one GREAT tech at a time. 281.852.9457 ad...@fullstaff.org ___ 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] Jill's MSDS question: a tech's perspective
I would respond to this by saying, if I were working with something that dangerous, I would know ahead of time what to do with it. I'm not going to spend any amount of time looking up an MSDS if something is on me RIGHT NOW, digital or not. Which is why I think it makes sense to have digital copies, because you're going to know how to handle hazardous stuff and digital copies save space and time. Emily A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted. You should live several lives while reading it. -William Styron On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Cheryl tkngfl...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Jill-- Congrats on the job! The MSDS in paper vs. eCopy copy will come down to the opinion of your inspector. Like Wil says, he's passed before...and I've passed before but only because we had both eCopies and hard copies. Most of the larger for-profit and major health system administrations require both by SOP regardless, for liability reasons usually but please read on! Better yet, think of the practical uses and real-world applications of this rather than the 'do it because I have to' ones: If you or one of yours gets splashed with something--how do you want the next response to go? If you only have eCopies and the power is down, or you are having computer issues, or the PC is slow, or the printer on the network isn't responding, then what? If it's your eyes or your skin that's about to be irreversably burnt, wouldn't you want that information available in a TOTALLY reliable manner and a copy available to grab, follow AND send to the emergency room with you--RIGHT NOW? Then add to it the liability for your company should this be the case...and we all know when you most need your PC to work is when it doesn't. If I'm having trouble making a decision often exaggerating the potential circumstances makes the answer far easier to come to. If I am working in a lab I want hard copies alphabetized by both the mfc. chemical name and the common name we use for it in the lab with an index with the binders (Print the covers black on yellow paper and insert these in clear view binders) on the benches in the space where we work. Not on a computer or off in the transcription area. It may not be required by your inspector or by your facility, but is that really why we have these in our labs in the first place--because we're required to do so? My four cents Cheryl Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc - Staffing the AP Lab one GREAT tech at a time. 281.852.9457 ad...@fullstaff.org ___ 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: Embedding process etc.
Bill O'Donnell observes: I once worked for a very demanding pathologist and because of his expectations, the whole crew put out near perfection. Pathologists that are OK with what they get, so long as they can make a diagnosis, are a huge part of that problem. I very much agree, though I've often been guilty as charged. Edwards Deming - whom of course American MBA's learn to ridicule - was very much concerned with constant feedback, and constant attention to fixing little problems before they turn into big problems. The histotechnologist who never looks at a slide and the pathologist who is afraid to complain about unsatisfactory work are two sides of the same problem. This month's Journal of Histotechnology has an article about quality assurance of GI biopsies that everyone concerned with this issue should read. I'll try to get review of it onto Histonet. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Diane Tokugawa/CA/KAIPERM is out of the office.
I will be out of the office starting 08/25/2011 and will not return until 08/29/2011. Note: For Cytology issues, please call Molly at 8-421-5487, Eric at 8-421-5405, Barbara at 8-421-5033, or Wanda 8-421-5426 For Histology issues, please call Mario at 8-421-4961, general histology lab 8-421- 5408 or Wanda at 8-421-5426. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Embedding process improvement and competencyassessment
I recall being told that one reason for the practical discontinuation, was that there were not enough well qualified judges for the practical work available at the ASCP, mostly populated with MT trained people in these roles? ..not sure if that is true.I am not offering that this is valid for a reason, just that this was the information I was given when I questioned the wisdom of that decision. I do think that if you cheat, this will catch up with you,but unfortunately not immediately most of the time. Sadly I think it does serve to dilute the perception of, and respect for, those that had put forth the effort to acheive their best , and submit their best slides(closest to perfection) by their own efforts. I can see it might be hard to prove cheaters, given the geographic area and number of people involved, but anyone who signed off on someone's misrepresented work, well they have to live with themselves and whatever the potential results to patients, colleagues et al. Joelle Joelle Weaver MAOM, BA, (HTL) ASCP From: joseph-galbra...@uiowa.edu To: bdebrosse-se...@isisph.com; jmacdon...@mtsac.edu; nhe...@lifespan.org Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:07:26 + Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Embedding process improvement and competencyassessment CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; sdatt...@stormontvail.org How disgusting to hear about cheating. I recall that someone was supposed to sign off as a witness that the applicant had done the work themselves. I spent months acquiring tissue, processing, embedding, cutting and staining a set of blocks and slides and was rewarded with a high score for the effort. It was something I could be proud of. As I recall we had to submit 25 or so slides back then only some of which were graded and the grading was really strict (but did vary with the grader). Joe Galbraith HTL (and also MT by the way) University of Iowa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bea DeBrosse-Serra Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:14 PM To: 'Jennifer MacDonald'; Heath, Nancy L. Cc: Histonet Listserv (E-mail); histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; D'Attilio, Shelley Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Embedding process improvement and competencyassessment I heard of a lot of cheating as well. People paid others to do the blocks and staining. How good does it do? In the end, these people are cheating themselves. Very sad! Beatrice DeBrosse-Serra HT(ASCP)QIHC Isis Pharmaceuticals Antisense Drug Discovery 1896 Rutherford Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-603-2371 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jennifer MacDonald Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:58 AM To: Heath, Nancy L. Cc: Histonet Listserv (E-mail); histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; D'Attilio, Shelley Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Embedding process improvement and competencyassessment I fail to see the correlation of a non HT person supervising the Histology lab and the lack of a practical exam for HT/HTL staff. One of the issues that Shelley brought up was the staff lost or did not develop their embedding skills. Submission of a practical exam is not proof of highly developed embedding skills. For the HT exam there were 8 blocks that were submitted (9 slides). I know of cases where the blocks were not even embedded or cut by the applicant. Heath, Nancy L. nhe...@lifespan.org Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 08/25/2011 07:11 AM To D'Attilio, Shelley sdatt...@stormontvail.org, Podawiltz, Thomas tpodawi...@lrgh.org, Histonet Listserv (E-mail) histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu cc Subject RE: [Histonet] RE: Embedding process improvement and competencyassessment This is exactly why the powers that be should have NEVER gotten rid of the practical portion of the HT/HTL board certification! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of D'Attilio, Shelley Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 9:45 AM To: Podawiltz, Thomas; Histonet Listserv (E-mail) Subject: [Histonet] RE: Embedding process improvement and competencyassessment Hi Tom, Thank you for your kind words. I am off the bench almost completely. I can work in the gross room in a pinch and my counting skills are excellent, so I can always file slides and block if an emergency arises:) I occasionally cover a bench in Chemistry as well, but my staff is all pretty glad that I mostly stay in my office. Thanks so much for the embedding information. The main problem we are tackling at the moment is tissue orientation. I have written a pretty detailed embedding procedure that is being reviewed by the new
[Histonet] Fwd: Re: Monday deployed changes to worklist processing
All, Jeff's email below is a message that they have successfully re-directed the ICC recut (automatic HE request) to the IP worklist now. The unstained slides have also been re-directed there as the majority of these requests are for IHC and or FISH. This lets all have the same visual around the unstained slides that were ordered and cut. Both teams need to keep your eyes on this and get feedback to us promptly if you see any issues. Thanks much! Let me know of your questions. Maureen Original Message Subject:Re: Monday deployed changes to worklist processing Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:52:59 -0700 From: Jeff Cochran j...@pathology.washington.edu To: Maureen Griffo mgri...@u.washington.edu Yep. You coming here? Me go to your place? On 8/26/2011 10:41 AM, Maureen Griffo wrote: Hi Jeff, Do you have a moment to chat about this in ~15 minutes? Thanks, Maureen On 8/25/2011 9:19 AM, Jeff Cochran wrote: Maureen, Monday morning (while the Bond is being restarted), we'll deploy the alterations to the Bond interface that allow: 1) Non-staining orders to appear on a worklist monitored for the Bond. Orders ICC US and ICC Recut will appear on the IP Worksheet worklist with no messages directed to the Bond. Worklist modification to orders for tests on the Bond will have the same affect as current. For example, moving an order from IP Worksheet to another ICC worklist will send a cancel-order message to the Bond (common for managing research cases). Worklist modification to orders for tests not implemented on the Bond will behave correctly (e.g., moving an order for FISH to the IP Worksheet worklist will not cause a message to be sent to the Bond). 2) Procedures configured both by worklist (in routing) and through declaration of a protocol name for the Bond. The protocol name is the Bond's public name for a test. The feature allows multiple LIS procedures mapped to a single Bond test, supporting the CAP-directed alterations in resulting for breast panel tests. As part of the rework to add these new features, significant work has been done to increase stability and scalability in the Bond interface, and to access more LIS data when auto-generating negative control and HE orders. Please let everyone know and please ask that they keep their eyes open for any problems on Monday. I'll be keeping the day open for any problems that may arise and the team should feel free to grab me or, preferably, open a high-priority tech request if they need to. Thanks, Jeff -- Jeff Cochran Senior Computer Specialist University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 598-1616 (206) 598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CMV IHC
Happy Friday Histonetters! Anyone performing CMV by IHC? If so what are you using for a protocol? We ordered CMV from Cell Marque but they give no suggestions for a protocol. We are using the Leica Bond for our IHCs. Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks! Sara McCabe, HT (ASCP) DuBois Regional Medical Center From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 1:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 93, Issue 36 Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-ow...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest... Today's Topics: 1. Embedding Center Questions (Tim Wheelock) 2. Embedding competency and med techs running a Histo lab (D'Attilio, Shelley) 3. RE: AMPHYL (Sebree Linda A) 4. RE: Embedding Center Questions (Rathborne, Toni) 5. Jill's MSDS question: a tech's perspective (Cheryl) 6. RE: heavy duty microtome (Jack Ratliff) 7. RE: AMPHYL (McMahon, Loralee A) 8. AUTO: Gina Rodriguez is out of the office. (returning 09/06/2011) (gina.rodrig...@leica-microsystems.com) 9. OT: Hurricane Irene (Pam Barker) 10. RE: AMPHYL (Shirley A. Powell) 11. Re: Jill's MSDS question: a tech's perspective (Jill Cox) 12. Re: Jill's MSDS question: a tech's perspective (Emily Sours) 13. Re: Embedding process etc. (Bob Richmond) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:54:27 -0400 From: Tim Wheelock twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu Subject: [Histonet] Embedding Center Questions To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 4e57a593.90...@mclean.harvard.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hi All: My 23 year old Shandon Embedding Center may be ready to give up the ghost. It has had two repairs of the coolant system for the freezing plate over the last year. Now a thermo-resistor has burnt out, so that the wax reservoir with no long melt the wax. Does anyone know of a company or companies that lease/rent histology equipment? Are there companies who sell used equipment? Also, what do people recommend as far as a new embedding center, in case we can afford it? I am in the Boston area. In the meantime, maybe I can jury-rig something, since it is only the wax reservoir that is down. The cassette holding tank, hot plate, and freezing plate are OK for the moment. Maybe I can melt a few jars of wax, and use a transfer pipet to fill the molds? Any ideas? Thanks, Tim Tim Wheelock Assistant Director, Neuropathology Instructor In Neuroanatomy Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center 203 Mailman Research Center McLean Hospital Belmont MA 02478 Phone: 617-855-3592 Fax: 617-855-3199 -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:57:35 -0500 From: D'Attilio, Shelley sdatt...@stormontvail.org Subject: [Histonet] Embedding competency and med techs running a Histo lab To: Histonet Listserv (E-mail) histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: b7244ac045486c4190de73f226f432d41bd69...@exchange-vs1.stormontvail.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi all, Thanks so much for the advice I received following my request for help on our embedding competency improvement project. I enjoyed the lively discussion that followed about non-histotechs managing a Histology lab and I appreciated all the kind comments and words of encouragement both on and off the listserv board. Regards, Shelley D'Attilio MT(ASCP) Manager, Chemistry, Cytology and Histology Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Stormont-Vail HealthCare Topeka, Kansas NEED A DOCTOR? Stormont-Vail's Health Connections can help you find a doctor accepting new patients. Call (785) 354-5225. ** The information transmitted in this e-mail and in any replies and forwards are for the sole use of the above individual(s) or entities and may contain proprietary, privileged and/or highly confidential information. Any unauthorized dissemination, review, distribution or copying of these communications is strictly prohibited. If this e-mail has been transmitted to you in error, please notify and return the original message to the sender immediately at the above listed address. Thank you for your
[Histonet] ER/PR validation
After my initial question a couple of days ago it is apparent that we should sure up our validation of ER/PR. We are currently using the FDA approved method from Ventana and would like to find someone to partner with to perform ER/PR stains on 20 of our positive cases and 20 of our negative cases. I believe that by doing this both of us could satisfy the requirements of this new CAP requirement. I have pulled my CAP survey cases (PMK's) and most likely have documentation of plenty of positive cases but the number of negative cases is lacking. If you are interested in partnering with us so that both of us could meet the requirements please let me know. I am also looking into help from a couple of companies that routinely do ER/PR testing. Thanks James Vickroy BS, HT(ASCP) Surgical and Autopsy Pathology Technical Supervisor Memorial Medical Center 217-788-4046 This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: MSDS
The hard copy of the MSDS is for your own safety AND for the safety of any person responding to an emergency. If you work with the reagent, you should be familiar with the associated hazards. Someone from down the hall or emergency response personnel will not necessarily be familiar with the associated hazards. I don't know about you, but I sometimes have trouble locating files on my own computer - I would hate to depend on someone else trying to find a MSDS file on a computer prior to administering aid. The skill of access by alphabetical means is something everyone is familiar with - a hard copy of the MSDS is a necessity. My two cents, Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 9:29 AM To: Cheryl; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Jill's MSDS question: a tech's perspective I would respond to this by saying, if I were working with something that dangerous, I would know ahead of time what to do with it. I'm not going to spend any amount of time looking up an MSDS if something is on me RIGHT NOW, digital or not. Which is why I think it makes sense to have digital copies, because you're going to know how to handle hazardous stuff and digital copies save space and time. Emily A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted. You should live several lives while reading it. -William Styron On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Cheryl tkngfl...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Jill-- Congrats on the job! The MSDS in paper vs. eCopy copy will come down to the opinion of your inspector. Like Wil says, he's passed before...and I've passed before but only because we had both eCopies and hard copies. Most of the larger for-profit and major health system administrations require both by SOP regardless, for liability reasons usually but please read on! Better yet, think of the practical uses and real-world applications of this rather than the 'do it because I have to' ones: If you or one of yours gets splashed with something--how do you want the next response to go? If you only have eCopies and the power is down, or you are having computer issues, or the PC is slow, or the printer on the network isn't responding, then what? If it's your eyes or your skin that's about to be irreversably burnt, wouldn't you want that information available in a TOTALLY reliable manner and a copy available to grab, follow AND send to the emergency room with you--RIGHT NOW? Then add to it the liability for your company should this be the case...and we all know when you most need your PC to work is when it doesn't. If I'm having trouble making a decision often exaggerating the potential circumstances makes the answer far easier to come to. If I am working in a lab I want hard copies alphabetized by both the mfc. chemical name and the common name we use for it in the lab with an index with the binders (Print the covers black on yellow paper and insert these in clear view binders) on the benches in the space where we work. Not on a computer or off in the transcription area. It may not be required by your inspector or by your facility, but is that really why we have these in our labs in the first place--because we're required to do so? My four cents Cheryl Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc - Staffing the AP Lab one GREAT tech at a time. 281.852.9457 ad...@fullstaff.org ___ 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] (no subject)
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[Histonet] Cleanser for blades/instruments
Histonetters, Can anyone recommend a good cleanser for soaking scissors/blades/instruments? Thanks in advance - Brent Jeter Anatomic Pathology Supervisor The George Washington University Hospital 202-715-5076 (phone) 202-715-4691 (fax) brent.je...@gwu-hospital.comhttps://mail.uhsinc.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=2e2500d5f8774abea919776f9edf4c8dURL=mailto%3abrent.jeter%40gwu-hospital.com UHS Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, 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 of this information is prohibited. If this was sent to you in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Does anyone know of a good protocol for pERK staining in PFA fixed tissues?
Hello All, I was wondering if anyone has a good protocol for pERK staining in PFA fixed tissues. I have tried several protocols (including Antigen retrieval using trypsin and dnase) but have been unsuccessful so far. I am trying to identify pERK in 10uM sections that have been fixed in 4% PFA for 1 hour. If anyone has any insight, I would really appreciate it! Thanks in advance! Best, Mehlika ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Cleanser for blades/instruments
Liquinox and bleach soulution works for us. Michelle Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2011, at 6:24 PM, Jeter, Brent brent.je...@gwu-hospital.com wrote: Histonetters, Can anyone recommend a good cleanser for soaking scissors/blades/instruments? Thanks in advance - Brent Jeter Anatomic Pathology Supervisor The George Washington University Hospital 202-715-5076 (phone) 202-715-4691 (fax) brent.je...@gwu-hospital.comhttps://mail.uhsinc.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=2e2500d5f8774abea919776f9edf4c8dURL=mailto%3abrent.jeter%40gwu-hospital.com UHS Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, 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 of this information is prohibited. If this was sent to you in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.___ 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] Histonet] Re: Embedding process etc.
Hi, That was a good article. I really do hope I am not the only one that was just mortified at the high numbers of bad sections being produced. Once in a while on a bit of difficult tissue is one thing, but consistent poor quality is inexcusable. Come to think of it that was actually a rather depressing article. Amos On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM, histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.eduwrote: Message: 13 Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:36:15 -0400 From: Bob Richmond rsrichm...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] Re: Embedding process etc. To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: CAOKsRH6BBMkqLZEVCY=e4bkswxz6acrsy3otrx+f1ob-tkt...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Bill O'Donnell observes: I once worked for a very demanding pathologist and because of his expectations, the whole crew put out near perfection. Pathologists that are OK with what they get, so long as they can make a diagnosis, are a huge part of that problem. I very much agree, though I've often been guilty as charged. Edwards Deming - whom of course American MBA's learn to ridicule - was very much concerned with constant feedback, and constant attention to fixing little problems before they turn into big problems. The histotechnologist who never looks at a slide and the pathologist who is afraid to complain about unsatisfactory work are two sides of the same problem. This month's Journal of Histotechnology has an article about quality assurance of GI biopsies that everyone concerned with this issue should read. I'll try to get review of it onto Histonet. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
