[Histonet] Help ! autostainer plus - lost name and password
Hello I just bought a second hand Dako autostainer from Germany (I live in France) from a broker. The machine looks fine but I can't test it because_I don't have identity and password _to get inside the software. Does anyone know how if it is possible to localise the password and identities in the hard disk (some ini file ? by the regedit ? ... but where ?) ? Or is it possible to destroy a file, so that the software begins a new cycle asking password and all ? Or is there any other procedure to get through ? DAKO autostainer plus or LABVISION 480 could use similar software. Best friendly regards. Richard ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] titron vs DMSO
Hello, I suspect that 0.1% triton X-100 in my blocking solution may be causing my frozen (unfixed) sections of brain to come off the slide. These are APTES slides and the sections were 20 and 40 micron thick. At first it looked to me that the entire section had come off but under the microscope I could see a thin layer (of single?) cells still stuck to the slide. There was also a chance in antibody staining. The antiserum I am using normally gives very defined intense staining of a surface antigen but now the staining was punctate. I suspect the triton is too strong and as well as washing off the tissue it is also disrupting the membranes and interfering with the staining. I have not seen this when I was using the same blocking solution without the triton X-100. For wholemounts I had used DMSO for permeabilization but also have NP-40 available. Does anyone have an opinion on the matter? -- Tyrone Genade Dept. Human Biology University of Cape Town ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] titron vs DMSO
Triton is a surfactant used to facilitate the dispersion of IHC reagents but if you say that without Triton the sections did not fall you have the solution. Try sections with/without Triton, evaluate the results and act accordingly. René J. From: Tyrone Genade tgen...@gmail.com To: histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:44 AM Subject: [Histonet] titron vs DMSO Hello, I suspect that 0.1% triton X-100 in my blocking solution may be causing my frozen (unfixed) sections of brain to come off the slide. These are APTES slides and the sections were 20 and 40 micron thick. At first it looked to me that the entire section had come off but under the microscope I could see a thin layer (of single?) cells still stuck to the slide. There was also a chance in antibody staining. The antiserum I am using normally gives very defined intense staining of a surface antigen but now the staining was punctate. I suspect the triton is too strong and as well as washing off the tissue it is also disrupting the membranes and interfering with the staining. I have not seen this when I was using the same blocking solution without the triton X-100. For wholemounts I had used DMSO for permeabilization but also have NP-40 available. Does anyone have an opinion on the matter? -- Tyrone Genade Dept. Human Biology University of Cape Town ___ 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] Brand New Lab in Charlotte!! Excellent Pay, Great Benefits and Relocation Assistance - An Awesome Opportunity from RELIA Solutions!!
Hi Histonetters!! I hope everyone is having a great day. So from what I hear Charlotte, NC is a really beautiful city and a lot of people would love to live and work there. My question is Are you one of those people OR do you know someone who is? The reason I am asking is that I have a brand new lab in Charlotte that I am currently recruiting for. We need several histology techs and a grossing tech. They are interested in experienced techs who are ASCP certified or eligible and have an A.S. degree. This is an established facility moving into a brand new lab. I know several people who work there and they love it. Everyone that I have dealt with there has been absolutely wonderful. This client has absolutely no qualms about paying interview expenses and relocation assistance. The priority for them is getting the right people in their lab. I LOVE THESE GUYS!!! These are full time permanent positions and my client offers excellent pay, outstanding benefits and relocation assistance. If you or anyone you know might be interested in hearing more about this opportunity please contact me ASAP!! I can be reached by email at rel...@earthlink.net or toll free at 866-607-3542 until 5p EST or anytime on my cell phone 407-353-5070. Remember it never Hurts to Look! Thanks-Pam Thank You! Pam Barker President/Senior Recruiting Specialist-Histology RELIA Solutions 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.com http://www.facebook.com/PamBarkerRELIA /PamBarkerRELIA www.linkedin.com/in/reliasolutions www.twitter.com/pamatrelia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Slide printing systems
Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Two identifiers...
Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Application%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ 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: Slide printing systems
We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ 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] RE: Slide printing systems
Try Dako, they have a nice little slide printer out there now. Colleen Forster U of MN On 8/15/2012 10:25 AM, Bell, Pat wrote: I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ 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] Job Alert: Histology Supervisor- Kentwood, MI
Allied Search Partners is working with an outstanding organization near Grand Rapids, MI to find a competent Histology Supervisor. Job Title: Histology Supervisor Location: Kentwood, MI area To apply: Please send resume to bran...@alliedsearchpartners.com mailto:bran...@alliedsearchpartners.com or fax to 888 388 7572. Please not that no other information can be given until we receive your resume. No resume will be submitted to current or previous employers. Schedule: This is a full time (40 hrs/week) Monday-Friday Day Shift. Working every 4th Saturday. Job Summary: The Histology Supervisor is responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation by the pathologist by means of tissue sampling, processing, embedding, microtomy, routine staining, and diagnostic special staining. This person should also be experienced with gross room tissue sampling. In addition to these responsibilities, the supervisor is in charge of the daily operation of the Histology Lab. The supervisor typically works 3-4 days/week on the bench and 1-2 days/week supervisory. Experience/Education: Previous histology supervisory experience is required and should include IHC experience. Bachelor of Science Degree and HTL preferred but not required. Successful completion of an approved ASCP certified Histology program and Board of Registry Examination. Certification must be through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent. -- Brannon Owens Recruitment Manager Allied Search Partners T: 888.388.7571 ext. 106 F: 888.388.7572 To view a complete list of Allied Search Partners current openings go to: http://www.alliedsearchpartners.com/careers.php LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brannon-owens/28/528/823 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
They just came and worked on our Printmate and did an update upgrade for us to fix all the problems we have been having with print quality. So far so good 8 weeks and counting. You might ask your rep. about this. Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
We have twelve, scattered through three departments and have had no issues. Early models had a print head issue that was resolved. We wouldn't trade them for any other system on the market today. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:29 AM To: 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ 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] RE: Two identifiers...
We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Application%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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] RE: Two identifiers...
What check list question states that there must be two identifiers on the slide and the cassette? I don't see it! Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marcum, Pamela A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:45 AM To: 'Tom McNemar'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applicat ion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
I too have the same systems that are being referenced. The Printmate did have a ton of problems with the original print heads, however they are doing a sweep to replace all of them according to my rep. We no longer experience the broken pins or other associated issues with the Print Mate. As for the slide mate, we had similar issues with that as well and found that after it was serviced a second time that we needed upgraded software/firmware on the instrument itself. Another issue that goes untouched by many users is the advanced user menu, which controls the pressure in which the thermal head presses on the slides and a variety of other attributes. Most reps are not aware of these features and thus are unable to help resolve your issues. Once we found out about these settings our slidemates work great. In addition to the advance settings on the slide mate it is important to wipe the thermal print head with an alcohol wipe daily to keep it clean performing optimally. Another issue that I have witnessed is that some of the paint on some slides do not work as well as others. I recently tested a slide with paint specifically formulated for the slide mate and the print was the best I have ever seen. Overall the units work well provided they are maintained and you have a knowledgeable support person to help you test out some of the advance menu features. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliveries to Suite 127) Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965 (Fax) wben...@cua.md From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala [l...@premierlab.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:28 AM To: 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ 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
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
Have you looked at the type of slides you are using? We have both instruments as we do have challenges with printing in the beginning , we now do not have issues -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet __ This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail, fax, address, or telephone number listed above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Thank You. __ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
UAMS refers to it as HIPPA requirement and when we were inspected it was commented was a great cross check. Pam -Original Message- From: Mike Pence [mailto:mpe...@grhs.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:59 AM To: Marcum, Pamela A; Tom McNemar; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... What check list question states that there must be two identifiers on the slide and the cassette? I don't see it! Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marcum, Pamela A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:45 AM To: 'Tom McNemar'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applicat ion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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 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] RE: Slide printing systems
We are getting the PrintMate and SlideMate for our lab very soon. What brand of slides are you using that works best? Are they white slides or colored? Thank you in advance for your input. Carol -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Walter Benton Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:03 PM To: Elizabeth Chlipala; 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I too have the same systems that are being referenced. The Printmate did have a ton of problems with the original print heads, however they are doing a sweep to replace all of them according to my rep. We no longer experience the broken pins or other associated issues with the Print Mate. As for the slide mate, we had similar issues with that as well and found that after it was serviced a second time that we needed upgraded software/firmware on the instrument itself. Another issue that goes untouched by many users is the advanced user menu, which controls the pressure in which the thermal head presses on the slides and a variety of other attributes. Most reps are not aware of these features and thus are unable to help resolve your issues. Once we found out about these settings our slidemates work great. In addition to the advance settings on the slide mate it is important to wipe the thermal print head with an alcohol wipe daily to keep it clean performing optimally. Another issue that I have witnessed is that some of the paint on some slides do not work as well as others. I recently tested a slide with paint specifically formulated for the slide mate and the print was the best I have ever seen. Overall the units work well provided they are maintained and you have a knowledgeable support person to help you test out some of the advance menu features. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliveries to Suite 127) Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965 (Fax) wben...@cua.md From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala [l...@premierlab.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:28 AM To: 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399
Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Application%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
Our client labs have always used the barcode and the case id as the identifiers and we've never heard of a problem. This allows us to print special instructions on the cassette, which everyone finds helpful later in the workflow. PS: it also allows us to print the case id in a bigger font as well and that in itself may be the biggest 'bang for the buck'. Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applica tion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
Can a bar code be counted as an identifier? Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applica tion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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 This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
Good, because that's what I've been doing for several years! Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Mihalik Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:54 PM To: 'Ron'; pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... Our client labs have always used the barcode and the case id as the identifiers and we've never heard of a problem. This allows us to print special instructions on the cassette, which everyone finds helpful later in the workflow. PS: it also allows us to print the case id in a bigger font as well and that in itself may be the biggest 'bang for the buck'. Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applica tion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
That I don't know as we have barcodes that the information is transferred from on the cassettes. It contains all of the patient info plus block and date information.Pam -Original Message- From: Weems, Joyce K. [mailto:joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:59 AM To: 'Ron'; Marcum, Pamela A; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... Can a bar code be counted as an identifier? Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applica tion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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 This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments). Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s)
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
We use the Thermo Color Frost charged slides. The clip corners don't work well so be careful with those as it may be a problem. Pam -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Bryant Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:15 AM To: 'Walter Benton'; Elizabeth Chlipala; 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We are getting the PrintMate and SlideMate for our lab very soon. What brand of slides are you using that works best? Are they white slides or colored? Thank you in advance for your input. Carol -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Walter Benton Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:03 PM To: Elizabeth Chlipala; 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I too have the same systems that are being referenced. The Printmate did have a ton of problems with the original print heads, however they are doing a sweep to replace all of them according to my rep. We no longer experience the broken pins or other associated issues with the Print Mate. As for the slide mate, we had similar issues with that as well and found that after it was serviced a second time that we needed upgraded software/firmware on the instrument itself. Another issue that goes untouched by many users is the advanced user menu, which controls the pressure in which the thermal head presses on the slides and a variety of other attributes. Most reps are not aware of these features and thus are unable to help resolve your issues. Once we found out about these settings our slidemates work great. In addition to the advance settings on the slide mate it is important to wipe the thermal print head with an alcohol wipe daily to keep it clean performing optimally. Another issue that I have witnessed is that some of the paint on some slides do not work as well as others. I recently tested a slide with paint specifically formulated for the slide mate and the print was the best I have ever seen. Overall the units work well provided they are maintained and you have a knowledgeable support person to help you test out some of the advance menu features. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliveries to Suite 127) Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965 (Fax) wben...@cua.md From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala [l...@premierlab.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:28 AM To: 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
I have worked many places that used barcodes/QR codes as an identifier. I have never heard of this being a problem, and actually seemed to be a well regarded method for the second identifier. Names can be the same, numbers can get transposedI also thought this preferable since the patient name is not associated with the accession number wherever the slide may travel. The bar code should be machine readable with most readers since the symbologies are fairly standardized now. So you can always verify the information, and if you use the coding for work tracking, this is pretty standard I believe, and far more accurate than most folks with numbers and names ( though still not perfect). Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: pamar...@uams.edu To: joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org; pathr...@comcast.net; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:19:00 + Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... CC: That I don't know as we have barcodes that the information is transferred from on the cassettes. It contains all of the patient info plus block and date information.Pam -Original Message- From: Weems, Joyce K. [mailto:joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:59 AM To: 'Ron'; Marcum, Pamela A; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... Can a bar code be counted as an identifier? Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applica tion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
While on the subject of identifiers on slide labels, I was wondering if anyone had ever run into a concern regarding patient name on slides that are sent out for further stains, consultation, etc.? I've run into at least one lab that was concerned that it was a HIPPA/patient confidentiality violation. Has anyone else run into this issue or given this topic some consideration? Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marcum, Pamela A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:19 PM To: 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Ron'; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... That I don't know as we have barcodes that the information is transferred from on the cassettes. It contains all of the patient info plus block and date information.Pam -Original Message- From: Weems, Joyce K. [mailto:joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:59 AM To: 'Ron'; Marcum, Pamela A; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... Can a bar code be counted as an identifier? Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applica tion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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] RE: Slide Printing Systems
In response to the following question from earlier: We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Our laboratory has been using the Slide Mate for almost a year and it was a very rough time for everyone because it didn't work as smoothly as we had seen at another institution. We had a lot of issues with the print quality of our slides as well and we were always being given some excuse. After months of complaining, our sales rep finally gave us a tip-sheet for maintenance of the printers and that has really helped a lot. We have also seen issues with the printing of the cassettes. We have gone through at least 3 new print heads in less than a year. We keep asking for a spare print head so that we can install it ourselves and eliminate any downtime, but we have yet to receive one. We also have issues with the barcode scanners. Some work better than others. It was a very frustrating process and my only recommendation is to keep complaining to your sales rep and hound them constantly until you're satisfied. Beth Ann O'Neil, MT(ASCP)SC, HTL, QIHC Histology Supervisor/Technical Specialist West Virginia University Hospitals 304-293-7629 (office) 304-293-6014 (lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
First, the two identifier rule applies to specimens arriving into the laboratory. Once you assign a unique lab identifier eg. an accession number, that is all that is required within the laboratory. This is from the CAP regulations. Second, ask the lab with the issue, exactly what protected health information is on the slide label? A person's name even DOB is NOT considered protected health information even under the latest HIPAA revisions. Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)CM Anatomical Pathology Manager Rutland Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701 P: 802.747.1790 F: 802.747.6525 NEW EMAIL: joewal...@rrmc.org www.rrmc.org Our Vision: To be the Best Community Healthcare System in New England Rutland Regional…Vermont’s 1st Hospital to Achieve Both ANCC Magnet Recognition® and the Governor’s Award for Performance Excellence -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Mihalik Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:34 PM To: 'Marcum, Pamela A'; 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Ron'; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... While on the subject of identifiers on slide labels, I was wondering if anyone had ever run into a concern regarding patient name on slides that are sent out for further stains, consultation, etc.? I've run into at least one lab that was concerned that it was a HIPPA/patient confidentiality violation. Has anyone else run into this issue or given this topic some consideration? Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marcum, Pamela A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:19 PM To: 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Ron'; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... That I don't know as we have barcodes that the information is transferred from on the cassettes. It contains all of the patient info plus block and date information.Pam -Original Message- From: Weems, Joyce K. [mailto:joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:59 AM To: 'Ron'; Marcum, Pamela A; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... Can a bar code be counted as an identifier? Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applica tion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure,
[Histonet] Specimen Blocks too Soft to Cut
This question pertains to anyone that uses the Technovit 7100 kit. My lab has seen problems with humidity recently… (lab is too big to use a dehumidifier). I embed with enough hardener and mix my embedding solution well, but when I take my samples out of the mold they are still soft. I have tried to store them in an air tight container in dessicant beads over night, but that only partially works. Any other suggestions? Has anyone else that uses this kit ran into a similar problem? Thanks in advance to anyone that can send me some advice!! Sincerely, Allyse Mazzarelli NEUROTECH USA INC. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Specimen Blocks too Soft to Cut
Allyse, I used to have those problems, too. I tried JB-4 and T-7100 and L.R. White. Sometimes I had great results, sometimes not. The results were never consistent. Then one glorious day, someone from another lab suggested I try Immuno-bed. It is amazing. I have not had those issues ever again. It sets up so quickly. If I make and use the embedding solution in the morning, I can trim and glue my samples to the chuck later that same day. Unbelievable! I get it from Poly-Sciences. Please try it! Nancy Thomas Stowers Institute for Medical Research Kansas City, MO -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Allyse Mazzarelli Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:53 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Specimen Blocks too Soft to Cut This question pertains to anyone that uses the Technovit 7100 kit. My lab has seen problems with humidity recently... (lab is too big to use a dehumidifier). I embed with enough hardener and mix my embedding solution well, but when I take my samples out of the mold they are still soft. I have tried to store them in an air tight container in dessicant beads over night, but that only partially works. Any other suggestions? Has anyone else that uses this kit ran into a similar problem? Thanks in advance to anyone that can send me some advice!! Sincerely, Allyse Mazzarelli NEUROTECH USA INC. ___ 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] RE: Two identifiers...
Yes, some of the labs where I have worked have been concerned and overly cautious I guess (since I saw the correction that apparently it is not technically a HIPPA issue to have the name etc on the slide). But anyhow, as I understood it their decisions was based on the idea that they they felt that names were not truly unique. So they liked the idea that all the identifiers would be assigned as numbers and coding .They also wanted the 2 identifiers required at receipt to be an across the board procedure for all lab specimens that came into any lab area. Using these methods was more consistent with other areas and the procedure for rejection due to specimen identity defects and other non-conformity was spelled out clearly for all types of lab specimens and documented the same way. As I recall,the JC patient safety goals , played into their decisions at the time, and also a desire for more consistency and standardization of processes. Personally never liked using names, numbers are ok since you have to order and sort somehow, but I like that you have the potential to get added benefits for data and workflow tracking with barcoding and other imprinting. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: m...@pathview.com To: pamar...@uams.edu; joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org; pathr...@comcast.net; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:33:42 -0400 Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... CC: While on the subject of identifiers on slide labels, I was wondering if anyone had ever run into a concern regarding patient name on slides that are sent out for further stains, consultation, etc.? I've run into at least one lab that was concerned that it was a HIPPA/patient confidentiality violation. Has anyone else run into this issue or given this topic some consideration? Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marcum, Pamela A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:19 PM To: 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Ron'; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... That I don't know as we have barcodes that the information is transferred from on the cassettes. It contains all of the patient info plus block and date information.Pam -Original Message- From: Weems, Joyce K. [mailto:joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:59 AM To: 'Ron'; Marcum, Pamela A; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... Can a bar code be counted as an identifier? Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and case number Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu wrote: We use the specimen or accessioning number and the patient name as the two identifiers and that seems to meet the criteria. We use the Thermo cassette writer and it transfers the information to the slides. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Two identifiers... Hello all, For those of you using cassette and slide labelers Does your system permit you to print the accession number, patient name, and DOB on the face of the cassette? Are you using the specimen number and name as your two identifiers? Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.orgmailto:tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.orgfile:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\TMCNEMAR\Applica tion%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.LMHealth.org
RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers...
The de-indentification rules in HIPPA [45 CFR 164.514] stipulate alot of personal information as PHI ( all for electronic media/transmission/retrieval/access etc) such as All elements directly related to an individual, including names, birth date, admission date,discharge date, date of death, Medical record numbers.. . I know HIPPA rules go on to more explicit details for encoding and decoding personal information, and specifically stipulate the encryption etc- subjects that I should probably leave to those people who work with this directly. Anyhow, I have not taken a recent look at the HITECH act so not sure how it plays in to respond here, but I recall that it elaborates further. I don't have a checklist handy, but I would think that if you use an LIS with a patient data base, electronically send reports, fax reports/requisitions etc, this would mean you have to comply. I guess overall, most places I have worked at have interpreted the protection of PHI strictly to mean all information that relates to the patient identity, and have kept it as private as possible and restricted it unless you have that all important need to know. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: joewal...@rrmc.org To: m...@pathview.com; pamar...@uams.edu; joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org; pathr...@comcast.net; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:47:06 + Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... CC: First, the two identifier rule applies to specimens arriving into the laboratory. Once you assign a unique lab identifier eg. an accession number, that is all that is required within the laboratory. This is from the CAP regulations. Second, ask the lab with the issue, exactly what protected health information is on the slide label? A person's name even DOB is NOT considered protected health information even under the latest HIPAA revisions. Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)CM Anatomical Pathology Manager Rutland Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701 P: 802.747.1790 F: 802.747.6525 NEW EMAIL: joewal...@rrmc.org www.rrmc.org Our Vision: To be the Best Community Healthcare System in New England Rutland Regional…Vermont’s 1st Hospital to Achieve Both ANCC Magnet Recognition® and the Governor’s Award for Performance Excellence -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Mihalik Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:34 PM To: 'Marcum, Pamela A'; 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Ron'; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... While on the subject of identifiers on slide labels, I was wondering if anyone had ever run into a concern regarding patient name on slides that are sent out for further stains, consultation, etc.? I've run into at least one lab that was concerned that it was a HIPPA/patient confidentiality violation. Has anyone else run into this issue or given this topic some consideration? Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marcum, Pamela A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:19 PM To: 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Ron'; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... That I don't know as we have barcodes that the information is transferred from on the cassettes. It contains all of the patient info plus block and date information.Pam -Original Message- From: Weems, Joyce K. [mailto:joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:59 AM To: 'Ron'; Marcum, Pamela A; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... Can a bar code be counted as an identifier? Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:39 PM To: pamar...@uams.edu; tmcne...@lmhealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Two identifiers... We do the same as Pam with the patient name and
[Histonet] protocol for EGFP IHC in frozen rat brains
Hello Everyone, I have some rat brains that should express GFP, the brains were collected fresh and snap frozen in dry ice/isopentane. They have been stored for several months in a -80. I'd like to collect 500 um sections, thaw mount them to a slide an reserve these for mRNA collection. I would then like to take intervening sections to stain for GFP. I have a staining protocol for perfused, formalin fixed, sucrose protected floating brain sections that works fine. I'm a little more concerned about moving to unfixed sections. I know I need to cut everything on a cryostat and I assume that I have to process the thinner sections on the slide instead of free floating. What is the best way to proceed? Here are some specific questions… 1) what thickness should I cut, 50 um works great for my fixed sections. 2) should I fix these sections by either paraformaldehyde vapors or dunking in fix? If so, what kind/concentration? 3) could I then proceed as though this were a normal GFP immuno, with DAB stain? 4) should I used plus slides or subbed slides? 5) will the sections stay on without fixation? Any and all suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks, Caroline ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: Two identifiers...
If a pathologist end-user may make an observation here: When I pick up a slide and look to match it with the paperwork in front of me, it's a great help if the patient's name is on the slide, since names are always easier to read than numbers. Having the patient's name on the slide means I'm less likely to mix up two cases. I can't do that with a bar code or a second essentially meaningless number. This may however be a situation where good patient care must take a back seat to good management practice and good regulator compliance. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Maryville TN ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Re: Two identifiers...
Yes I can see how that would be easier for the Pathologist. Also you certainly fall into need to know. HIPPA applies for information when it gets electronically transmitted, so not so much the physical slide would be my assumption. Some places just want to be very cautious I guess, and are concerned about associating the name with the number, though you would still need to find a way to access anymore information in the system or papers. I am not saying I agree with this interpretation necessarily, just that is what I have experienced so far, perhaps it is overkill? I know that one issue I see is that when people see a name of someone they think they know in the lab itself, it makes them much more curious and they are tempted to look them up- a friend, neighbor, co-worker. Of course most LIS audit for this, but not only is this very offensive when you hear this person's information reported and discussed out in the lab, it is one of the reasons I support HIPPA generally despite its burdens. And also why I try never to have my own specimens go to a lab I am working at or know anyone. I realize barcodes are not helpful to people doing handling unfortunately, but they do help avoid transcription errors, offer an additional layer to disguise the information from those who don't need it and might be overly curious, and allow tracking for workflow- but many people still prefer human-manual labeling methods. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:11:12 -0400 From: rsrichm...@gmail.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Two identifiers... If a pathologist end-user may make an observation here: When I pick up a slide and look to match it with the paperwork in front of me, it's a great help if the patient's name is on the slide, since names are always easier to read than numbers. Having the patient's name on the slide means I'm less likely to mix up two cases. I can't do that with a bar code or a second essentially meaningless number. This may however be a situation where good patient care must take a back seat to good management practice and good regulator compliance. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Maryville TN ___ 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
