Re: [Histonet] POL labs
POL's, which incidentally pay me well, are at least somewhat dangerous. Though I benefit greatly from them, I am also not going to sit on this forum and lie about how deserving they all are. There surely is over utilization going on. Denial of that fact does none of us any good. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 31, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Nicole Tatum nic...@dlcjax.com wrote: Let me start by sharing this: Definition of FREE ENTERPRISE : freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government beyond regulation necessary to protect public interest and keep the national economy in balance. Key Word being For Profit. Health care is a commodity that is bought and sold and the medical industry is big bucks for our economy. So what if a POL is for profit, so are some hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the local gas station. My point being is, just because a POL is for profit does not mean that the facility does not offer the same quality of care as a national laboratory who is also seeking profit. So, as far as Im concerned the Doctor, owner, or medical director is able to bill for any test he performs in his facility that is currently licensed and regulated. I really dont think the setting should be a factor. We all will see changes and cuts. I do not believe this thread has any thing to do specifically with the election. Besides it doesnt really matter what side of the fence your on. Cuts are comming, dare I say rationing. Even if socialized medicine does not get passed and Romney wins, Medicare will have to decrease its allowable payouts each year. I personally am more worried about what that will mean for our payscale. For those of you who dont know me, I DO work in a POL lab. Im not bias, but I don't think the location of my lab is relative to the fact that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my thought. Happy Halloween to all. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Block/Slide placeholders
We use plain white index cards and cut with a paper cutter. Lisa White, HT(ASCP) Supervisory HT James H. Quillen VAMC PO Box 4000 Corner of Veterans Way and Lamont PLMS 113 Mountain Home, TN 37684 423-979-3567 423-979-3401 fax ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] job opening in PA
Doylestown Hospital is Doylestown, PA has the following position open: Job Title: Histology Tech - 1123 Req:2012-2409 Location: Department: Laboratory Schedule: Mon-Fri varied start times 0530,0630,0730 Job Description: PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist the Histology and cytology Department in the preparation of tissue and cells for microscope pathology. Performs Histologic and Cytologic procedures as states in the Histology and Cytology Procedure Manuals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 45% 1. Properly orients, embeds and sections tissues at 5 microns without artifacts or contaminants. 25% 2. Performs routine, special, frozen and immunohistochemical staining. Manually prepares all stock and working solutions needed to perform above stains (Stain list is available in Histology). 20% 3. Accurately and legibly accessions specimens with the use of the computer. Assists pathologist with frozen sections. Follows slides through the HE stainer and appropriately distributes slides to the pathologists. 5% 4. Operates and maintains all histology equipment, recycles chemicals and disposes of pathological waste, troubleshoots outliers to help keep department running efficiently. 5% 5. Covers the Cytology Department in the absence of the cytotechnologist. Assists Cytology and Office with designated duties. For more information, please visit www.dh.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla= ced some VERY OLD equipment that is just taking up space now. = I have contacted some of the used equipment man= ufacturers and no one is interested in taking this equipment off our hands. My question is how do you dispose = of used histology equipment. I don't know if our local landfill will = take it. Is there a service out there who will come haul it away? I appreciate any feedback. = ; Donna S. Ingersoll, B.S., HTL, CT(ASCP) n= bsp; ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
I took some of mine to a place that buys scrap metal. They pay by the pound. Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT President Excalibur Pathology, Inc. 8901 S. Santa Fe, Suite G Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-759-3953 Lab 405-759-7513 Fax www.excaliburpathology.com From: dingers...@aplaboratories.com dingers...@aplaboratories.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2012 1:34 PM Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla= ced some VERY OLD equipment that is just taking up space now. = I have contacted some of the used equipment man= ufacturers and no one is interested in taking this equipment off our hands. My question is how do you dispose = of used histology equipment. I don't know if our local landfill will = take it. Is there a service out there who will come haul it away? I appreciate any feedback. = ; Donna S. Ingersoll, B.S., HTL, CT(ASCP) n= bsp; ___ 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] Disposal of used lab equipment
We have the following equipment:
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Leica TP1050 (Ti= ssue Processor)
Dako Autostainer (48 = slide capacity, unsure of software version)
RMC Products MR3 Automated microtome
Fisher Scientific IsoTemp oven
2 Ventanna Benchmark XT
I just took over as lab manager a couple = of months ago and I'm not
sure if all of the above are operational. I do kn= ow that the
Benchmark XTs do work and the Leica TP1050 does not work.
Price is VERY negotiable.
Donna S. Ing= ersoll, B.S., HTL, CT(ASCP)
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[Histonet] Peptide for competition
Several labs here use 21st Century Biochemicals for custom peptides: http://www.21stcenturybio.com/ Their tech support people are VERY helpful. Good luck! Tamara *** Tamara Howard Cell Biology Physiology UNM-HSC Albuquerque, NM *** ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
I don't know the type of equipment you are talking about but have you considered donating to a histotech school? Or even a high school that might be interested in taking their dissecting class to the next level? 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 dingers...@aplaboratories.com Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 2:35 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla�d some VERY OLD equipment that is just taking up space now. =A I have contacted some of the used equipment man=acturers and no one is interested in taking this equipment off our hands. My question is how do you dispose = used histology equipment. I don't know if our local landfill will =ke it. Is there a service out there who will come haul it away? I appreciate any feedback. = Donna S. Ingersoll, B.S., HTL, CT(ASCP) n=p; ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message (and any included attachments) is from Rutland Regional Health Services and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein may include privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail. Thank You ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Looking to Work
Hi All I just got layoff by the company I was working for. I worked as a Histologist/ Supervisor for over 10 years. If anyone is hiring in the Frisco or Dallas Texas area, please let me know. If you need more information or want to know my qualifications please check my LinkedIn Profile. www.linkedin.com/in/alikrasht www.linkedin.com/in/alikrasht === Omnipath Diagnostics Texas, Frisco, Texas 2008 - 2012 Histologist / Supervisor Ameripath (Dermpath Diagnostics Cockerell Associates), Dallas, Texas 2004 - 2008 Histotechnologist / Histologist Analytical Food Laboratories, Grand Prairie, Texas 2003-2004 Microbiologist Regards Ali A. Krasht http://NovellTrade.com http://NovoJeans.com 214 444 8319 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
Wow, so an AO 820 would buy a used car! :) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Pierce Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 1:43 PM To: dingers...@aplaboratories.com; Histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment I took some of mine to a place that buys scrap metal. They pay by the pound. Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT President Excalibur Pathology, Inc. 8901 S. Santa Fe, Suite G Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-759-3953 Lab 405-759-7513 Fax www.excaliburpathology.com From: dingers...@aplaboratories.com dingers...@aplaboratories.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2012 1:34 PM Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla= ced some VERY OLD equipment that is just taking up space now. = I have contacted some of the used equipment man= ufacturers and no one is interested in taking this equipment off our hands. My question is how do you dispose = of used histology equipment. I don't know if our local landfill will = take it. Is there a service out there who will come haul it away? I appreciate any feedback. = ; Donna S. Ingersoll, B.S., HTL, CT(ASCP) n= bsp; ___ 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 electronic mail and any attached documents are intended solely for the named addressee(s) and contain confidential information. If you are not an addressee, or responsible for delivering this email to an addressee, you have received this email in error and are notified that reading, copying, or disclosing this email is prohibited. If you received this email in error, immediately reply to the sender and delete the message completely from your computer system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
I think that if you contact the NSH they will have the addresses of some labs in the Third World that I am sure will be more than happy of accepting your old instruments that maybe they are like new for them. René J. From: dingers...@aplaboratories.com dingers...@aplaboratories.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2012 2:34 PM Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla= ced some VERY OLD equipment that is just taking up space now. = I have contacted some of the used equipment man= ufacturers and no one is interested in taking this equipment off our hands. My question is how do you dispose = of used histology equipment. I don't know if our local landfill will = take it. Is there a service out there who will come haul it away? I appreciate any feedback. = ; Donna S. Ingersoll, B.S., HTL, CT(ASCP) n= bsp; ___ 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] Diane Tokugawa/CA/KAIPERM is out of the office.
I will be out of the office starting 11/01/2012 and will not return until 11/07/2012. Note: For Cytology issues, please call Robin (day) at 8-421-5040, Wanda (day) 8-421-5426, or Eric (swing) 8-421-5405 For Histology issues, please call Mario (day) 8-421-4961, Barbara (swing) 8-421-4959, Bob (IHC) 8-421-4706, Kiran at 8-421-5404, or general histology client service at 8-421-5408 or Lotus Notes.___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Cryostat repair
We have a: Reichert HistoSTAT 975CJ cryostat microtome model: 855 serial #: 0819-3410 That needs attention. Any suggestions? Thanks Michael J. Lyon, PhD Otolaryngology Research Labs SUNY Upstate Medical University 750 East Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210 Voice: 315-464-7253 Fax: 315-464-5572 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CLIA
Hi I wonder if anyone has information regarding material for CLIA such as printed material, videos etc. Thank you Barry ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] CLIA
http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CLIA/index.html?redir ect=/clia/03_Interpretive_Guidelines_for_Laboratories.asp -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rittman, Barry R Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 5:21 PM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] CLIA Hi I wonder if anyone has information regarding material for CLIA such as printed material, videos etc. Thank you Barry ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This electronic message is intended to be for the use only of the named recipient and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error or are not the named recipient, please notify us immediately by contacting the sender at the electronic mail address noted above, and delete and destroy all copies of this message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Nails
We noticed for any tissues that have a tendency to float off: Leave over night at room temp to air dryThe next day heat in a separate oven at 56 degrees for 15minAllow the slides to cool back down to room temp.Then stain without using the oven on the stainer.Works great for fatty tissues Of course this is only great if you have a day to spare. :) From: lcolb...@pathmdlabs.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:09:46 + Subject: [Histonet] Nails Is there anyone out there who is an expert on nails - specifically how to get them to stay on the slides?? We use Nair to soften the nails, and we have used plain plus slides, chrome alum, Elmer's glue, and gelatin - all with very limited success. Laurie Colbert, HT (ASCP) Histology Supervisor PATH MD 8158 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 648-3214 direct (424) 245-7284 main lab ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] In need of a Microm microtome quick release clamp (aka block holder)
Hello Netters, We are looking to purchase a quick release clamp for one of our Microm 310 microtomes. Does anyone have one for sale or have any thoughts where I can find one? The manufacturer has them, but they are ~ $1,000.00 new. Your help is appreciated. Regards, Tom Tom Galati Laboratory Director HSRL, Inc. 5930 Main Street Mount Jackson, VA 22842 540.477.4440 fax: 540.477.4448 tomgal...@hsrl.org www.hsrl.org ***Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is strictly confidential and intended solely for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, or copy this transmission. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer, disc drive, diskette, or other storage device or media.*** ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
