Re: [Histonet] Thank you

2012-04-12 Thread Louise Renton
there's always good old pencil (HB) as a backup

On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM, Patsy Ruegg pru...@ihctech.net wrote:

 The best markers I have ever used are called KP Markers, they were off the
 market for a while, but they are back and we get them from Mercedes
 Medical,
 just got a new batch and they are wonderful just like the old KP markers,
 we
 won't have anything else in the lab.

 Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC
 IHCtech
 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215
 Aurora, CO 80045
 720-859-4060
 fax 720-859-4110
 www.ihctech.net
 www.ihcrg.org


 -Original Message-
 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
 [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim
 Wheelock
 Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 2:43 PM
 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
 Subject: [Histonet] Thank you

 Hi Everyone:

 I want to thank everyone who gave me advice concerning my cassette
 labeling problem.
 I am trying out three different types of markers pens: StatLab, Leica,
 and NewComer Supply Histo-tec brands.
 We will also make sure to let the ink dry before putting the cassettes
 into formalin.
 If we still have a problem, we will experiment with a different cassette.
 Thanks again.

 Tim Wheelock
 Harvard Brain Bank
 McLean Hospital
 Belmont, MA
 617-855-3592

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[Histonet] Powdered egg white for endogenous biotin blocking

2012-04-12 Thread Jonathan Cremer
Does anyone know if the powdered egg white from Sigma (E0500) still contains 
active streptavidin? I would like to use it to block endogenous biotin instead 
of going through the hassle of obtaining fresh eggs, but I've read that avidin 
is inactivated by heat (pasteurization, in this case).

Also, if anyone already uses powdered egg white for this purpose, what 
concentration? Will 5% do?

Many thanks,
Regards,

Jonathan

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RE: [Histonet] Thank you

2012-04-12 Thread Rathborne, Toni
Not necessarily true. We used pencils for years and are now trying different 
markers because the pencil is smudging.

-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Louise Renton
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 3:11 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Thank you

there's always good old pencil (HB) as a backup

On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM, Patsy Ruegg pru...@ihctech.net wrote:

 The best markers I have ever used are called KP Markers, they were off 
 the market for a while, but they are back and we get them from 
 Mercedes Medical, just got a new batch and they are wonderful just 
 like the old KP markers, we won't have anything else in the lab.

 Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC
 IHCtech
 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215
 Aurora, CO 80045
 720-859-4060
 fax 720-859-4110
 www.ihctech.net
 www.ihcrg.org


 -Original Message-
 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
 [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim 
 Wheelock
 Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 2:43 PM
 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
 Subject: [Histonet] Thank you

 Hi Everyone:

 I want to thank everyone who gave me advice concerning my cassette 
 labeling problem.
 I am trying out three different types of markers pens: StatLab, Leica, 
 and NewComer Supply Histo-tec brands.
 We will also make sure to let the ink dry before putting the cassettes 
 into formalin.
 If we still have a problem, we will experiment with a different cassette.
 Thanks again.

 Tim Wheelock
 Harvard Brain Bank
 McLean Hospital
 Belmont, MA
 617-855-3592

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RE: [Histonet] Thank you

2012-04-12 Thread Boyd, Debbie M
We have had the same problems as everyone else,  i.e. pencil or markers on 
cassettes.  What I am seeing is that the cassettes have changed.  They are not 
textured on the writing edge as before.  The edge is smooth and the pencil 
smudges.  Some markers wash off.  The problem here is alcohol, not xylene 
(substitutes) or formalin.  Also KP Markers did have a bad batch that washed 
off as well.  But as someone else commented, that too has been fixed.  We use 
the KP Markers and have had no problems.  There also was a batch of Fisher 
cassettes that where so smooth the ink/pencil faded to almost non-existent.  We 
test every new marker before it is put into use in alcohol.  If it bleeds we 
rub it to see if the numbers are still legible.  




-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:05 AM
To: 'Louise Renton'; Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Thank you

Not necessarily true. We used pencils for years and are now trying different 
markers because the pencil is smudging.

-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Louise Renton
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 3:11 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Thank you

there's always good old pencil (HB) as a backup

On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM, Patsy Ruegg pru...@ihctech.net wrote:

 The best markers I have ever used are called KP Markers, they were off 
 the market for a while, but they are back and we get them from 
 Mercedes Medical, just got a new batch and they are wonderful just 
 like the old KP markers, we won't have anything else in the lab.

 Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC
 IHCtech
 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215
 Aurora, CO 80045
 720-859-4060
 fax 720-859-4110
 www.ihctech.net
 www.ihcrg.org


 -Original Message-
 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
 [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim 
 Wheelock
 Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 2:43 PM
 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
 Subject: [Histonet] Thank you

 Hi Everyone:

 I want to thank everyone who gave me advice concerning my cassette 
 labeling problem.
 I am trying out three different types of markers pens: StatLab, Leica, 
 and NewComer Supply Histo-tec brands.
 We will also make sure to let the ink dry before putting the cassettes 
 into formalin.
 If we still have a problem, we will experiment with a different cassette.
 Thanks again.

 Tim Wheelock
 Harvard Brain Bank
 McLean Hospital
 Belmont, MA
 617-855-3592

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073 5574456 (emergencies only)
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[Histonet] New Reagent Lot Verification

2012-04-12 Thread Rathborne, Toni
ANP.22760 refers to new lot verification for antibodies and detection. The 
Evidence of Compliance says that there should be Records of verification of 
new reagent lots. What is everyone's interpretation of records? Are you 
saving slides in addition to paper documentation?


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RE: [Histonet] Thank you

2012-04-12 Thread Goins, Tresa
We used Fisher Scientific cassettes for years without a problem.  Then we had a 
big problem; smudged ink and failure to close.  The writing surface was slick, 
not textured, there was not enough plastic injected into the mold to form the 
tabs on the locking lid and a plastic bleed between the locking tab and the 
cassette body prevented full closure of the cassette.

I sent some samples to Fisher because they were interested in seeing the 
problem.  I didn't hear boo back.  I switched suppliers.  I'm happy again.



-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Boyd, Debbie M
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:44 AM
To: Rathborne, Toni; 'Louise Renton'; Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Thank you

We have had the same problems as everyone else,  i.e. pencil or markers on 
cassettes.  What I am seeing is that the cassettes have changed.  They are not 
textured on the writing edge as before.  The edge is smooth and the pencil 
smudges.  Some markers wash off.  The problem here is alcohol, not xylene 
(substitutes) or formalin.  Also KP Markers did have a bad batch that washed 
off as well.  But as someone else commented, that too has been fixed.  We use 
the KP Markers and have had no problems.  There also was a batch of Fisher 
cassettes that where so smooth the ink/pencil faded to almost non-existent.  We 
test every new marker before it is put into use in alcohol.  If it bleeds we 
rub it to see if the numbers are still legible.  




-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:05 AM
To: 'Louise Renton'; Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Thank you

Not necessarily true. We used pencils for years and are now trying different 
markers because the pencil is smudging.

-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Louise Renton
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 3:11 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Thank you

there's always good old pencil (HB) as a backup

On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM, Patsy Ruegg pru...@ihctech.net wrote:

 The best markers I have ever used are called KP Markers, they were off 
 the market for a while, but they are back and we get them from 
 Mercedes Medical, just got a new batch and they are wonderful just 
 like the old KP markers, we won't have anything else in the lab.

 Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC
 IHCtech
 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215
 Aurora, CO 80045
 720-859-4060
 fax 720-859-4110
 www.ihctech.net
 www.ihcrg.org


 -Original Message-
 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
 [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim 
 Wheelock
 Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 2:43 PM
 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
 Subject: [Histonet] Thank you

 Hi Everyone:

 I want to thank everyone who gave me advice concerning my cassette 
 labeling problem.
 I am trying out three different types of markers pens: StatLab, Leica, 
 and NewComer Supply Histo-tec brands.
 We will also make sure to let the ink dry before putting the cassettes 
 into formalin.
 If we still have a problem, we will experiment with a different cassette.
 Thanks again.

 Tim Wheelock
 Harvard Brain Bank
 McLean Hospital
 Belmont, MA
 617-855-3592

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073 5574456 (emergencies only)
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RE: [Histonet] New Reagent Lot Verification

2012-04-12 Thread Sebree Linda A
We're saving both for at least 2 years. 

-Original Message-
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
Rathborne, Toni
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:50 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] New Reagent Lot Verification

ANP.22760 refers to new lot verification for antibodies and detection.
The Evidence of Compliance says that there should be Records of
verification of new reagent lots. What is everyone's interpretation of
records? Are you saving slides in addition to paper documentation?


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Re: [Histonet] RE: New Reagent Lot Verification

2012-04-12 Thread Debra Siena
I have heard that you should keep the slides for 2 years or longer if your 
state requires it. 
Debbie Siena HT(ASCP)QIHC
Technical Manager | StatLab Medical Products
407 Interchange St. | McKinney, TX 75071
Direct: 972-436-1010  x229 | Fax: 972-436-1369
dsi...@statlab.com | www.statlab.com 


- Original Message -
From: McMahon, Loralee A [mailto:loralee_mcma...@urmc.rochester.edu]
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 09:54 AM
To: Rathborne, Toni trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com; 
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] RE: New Reagent Lot Verification

My interpretation is that you have to compare the new lot to the previous.  So 
I save the slides, so I have the previous to compare it to.   But after that 
lot comparison, I don't know if you should save the slides or not.  I'd like to 
know for sure, since I will surely run out of storage space soon. 
I save the paperwork for the required time as well.

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 Rathborne, Toni 
[trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:50 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] New Reagent Lot Verification

ANP.22760 refers to new lot verification for antibodies and detection. The 
Evidence of Compliance says that there should be Records of verification of 
new reagent lots. What is everyone's interpretation of records? Are you 
saving slides in addition to paper documentation?


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Re: [Histonet] New Reagent Lot Verification

2012-04-12 Thread Kim Donadio
Yes

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 12, 2012, at 10:50 AM, Rathborne, Toni 
trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com wrote:

 ANP.22760 refers to new lot verification for antibodies and detection. The 
 Evidence of Compliance says that there should be Records of verification of 
 new reagent lots. What is everyone's interpretation of records? Are you 
 saving slides in addition to paper documentation?
 
 
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[Histonet] ACMS perspective on Aetna's new requirments.

2012-04-12 Thread Nicole Tatum
This is a letter From the American College of Mohs Surgery in reguards to
Aetna letter for CAP requiremnet.


April 5, 2012

I read your letter of March 23, 2012, outlining Aetna’s new requirement
for CLIA and CAP certification for certain pathology services with dismay.
I am very concerned these requirements could lead to lower cure rates,
increased tissue loss and scarring, and even unnecessary deaths in your
patients with problem skin cancer with Aetna insurance.

CAP certification will be almost impossible to achieve for small Mohs
Micrographic surgery frozen section laboratories. These labs can only be
CAP certified if directed by an anatomic pathologist or
dermatopathologist. Mohs surgeons, who have extensive additional training
in pathology, and training to run their laboratories, do not fit into
either niche. Mohs surgeons deal with the most difficult and recurrent
skin cancers.

Please find attached a copy of the CPT coding assistant from 2008
describing Mohs surgery, and detailing what services are included in it.
With your new restrictions, immunohistochemistry (CPT code 88342) cannot be
billed with Mohs surgery for malignant melanoma and spindle cell tumors.

This will restrict the use of Mart 1 immuno stains and other special
cytokeratin stains. This will result in lower cure rates and an increased
number of deaths. These stains on additional frozen sections are not part
of Mohs surgery, and are appropriately billed for separately.
In addition, Mohs surgeons will not be able to bill for the occasional
special stains on frozen sections (CPT code 8814) such as oil red O on a
sebaceous carcinoma, or toluidine blue (in addition to the hematoxylin and
Eosin stained frozen sections) to clarify an area of inflammation.
Performing these special stains on ambiguous frozen sections often saves
the patient additional surgery and tissue loss, and saves
Aetna money, because another stage of Mohs surgery is avoided. These
additional stains are not part of the Mohs surgery and are appropriately
billed for separately.

Denial of these CPT codes may result in more tissue being removed
unnecessarily, lower cure rates, higher recurrence rates, and potentially
deaths.

Quality control of the frozen section laboratory is crucial, and mandatory
for CAP lab approval. This quality control involves processing of
“confirming” formalin sections off the frozen blocks of tissue is commonly
performed in Mohs surgery laboratories for quality control and
confirmation. This will no longer be a billable service (CPT
code 88305) per your letter.

This directly contradicts CAP own recommendations for the follow
up processing of frozen sections (see attached). These confirming formalin
sections are not part of Mohs surgery and are separately billable. Your
decision not to cover code CPT 88305 makes it impossible, or at a minimum,
fiscally prohibitive, to maintain quality control and to even
consider complying with the new CAP accreditation you are demanding in the
same letter.

From the perspective of the American College of Mohs surgery, our patients
could continue to receive the best quality of care, and the overall cost
to Aetna may actually be lower (by avoiding additional stages of Mohs
surgery), if CPT Codes 88314, 88305, and 88342 were exempted for
providers who also bill the Mohs surgery CPT codes 17311 or 17313.

Sincerely
Brett Coldiron, M.D., F.A.C.P.
President American College of Mohs Surgery


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[Histonet] Prepared STD slides?

2012-04-12 Thread Jon Krupp
Hi

I not a histo tech, nor do I play one on TV, so I might not be up to speed on 
this.

A microbiology instructor asked me to see if there is a source of prepared 
slides of STD's that he could use in class.

Maybe you know some place we could check? I have done some WWW searching, but 
have had a hard time finding prepared slides students could use with a 
microscope in class. Most everything seems to have gone digital and 
PowerPoint-ish.

Thanks

Jon

Jonathan Krupp
Delta College
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[Histonet] HistoTALK at the Region III Meeting

2012-04-12 Thread David Kemler
Hi HistoNetters - Tomorrow the HistoTALK mobile studio will be arriving late 
in the day for the Region III Meeting at Callaway Gardens, in Pine Mountain, 
GA, We'll be there to interview (it is not LIVE) everyone and anyone daring to 
go before the HistoTALK microphone to be a guest on a later broadcast show. 
Even if you don't care to be a guest on the show, plan on stopping by on 
Saturday to say hi.
 
There are plenty of open interview times available on Saturday, so don't be shy!
 
See you at the Region III Meeting which is hosted by my Georgia Society for 
Histotechnology friends.
 
Yours,
David 
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[Histonet] Competency assesment forms for Pathologists

2012-04-12 Thread Sheila Adey

Hello netters:Does anyone have an example of a competency assessment form 
designed for pathologists?Thanks in advance:)Sheila 
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Re: [Histonet] Prepared STD slides?

2012-04-12 Thread Kim Donadio
Contact your local college
Might help

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On Apr 12, 2012, at 3:48 PM, Jon Krupp jkr...@deltacollege.edu wrote:

 Hi
 
 I not a histo tech, nor do I play one on TV, so I might not be up to speed on 
 this.
 
 A microbiology instructor asked me to see if there is a source of prepared 
 slides of STD's that he could use in class.
 
 Maybe you know some place we could check? I have done some WWW searching, but 
 have had a hard time finding prepared slides students could use with a 
 microscope in class. Most everything seems to have gone digital and 
 PowerPoint-ish.
 
 Thanks
 
 Jon
 
 Jonathan Krupp
 Delta College
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 Stockton, CA  95207
 209-954-5284
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