RE: [Histonet] Pathologists' Names on HE Labels
We have recently moved to printed/barcoded labels for all of our slides. Each pathologist has a mnemonic in our LIS (Meditech) that we use when assigning the case. This mnemonic is picked up and printed on the slide label. It has been a real help, especially on recuts and stains. We no longer have to look up a specimen to see who it goes to. The mnemonic is just the pathologist's initials and I can see no reason why this should be a problem. Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roger Heyna Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 5:01 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Pathologists' Names on HE Labels For years, our lab's information system has been set up so that the name of the pathologist assigned to a case prints on our HE labels to assist with sorting and grouping the slides after staining. As new pathologists join our team, concerns regarding this practice have come up. The pathologists are concerned that having their names on the slides pose medical-legal liability, and they want the names removed. I've yet to hear clear ramifications involved with having doctors' names on slides. What liability is really involved? We are a large, urban academic medical center with high specimen volumes. Our pathologists rotate through different sub-specialties, sometimes on a daily basis. For us, having the pathologists' names on the HE labels seems to be the easiest way to get the HE's to the correct pathologist. Are other labs printing the names of the pathologists on their HE labels? Is anyone aware of any legal risk involved in this practice? Would anyone mind sharing how they sort and divide the slides before submitting them to their pathologists? Thank you, Roger Heyna, BS, HTL(ASCP) Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL 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] staining site of bone deposition on live specimens
Earlier I submitted a question to histonet to ask about labels that can be used to bind bone at the site of bone formation in aquatic amphibians. Robert Schoonhoven kindly sent a response stating that tetracycline has been used in mammalian systems. I also recently found a paper (citation below) that outlines the use of tetracycline, calcein, xylenol orange, and alizarine red S to identify Layers of Active Growth (LAG's) in a primarily aquatic frog. Citation: Francillon H and J Castanet. 1985. Experimental demonstration of the annual characteristic of the lines of arrest of skeletal growth in Rana esculenta (Amphibia, Anura). Comptes Rendus de L'Academie des Sciences, Serie III, Sciences de la vie. 300(8): 327–332. -Chris Christopher Sheil Graduate Coordinator Department of Biology John Carroll University 20700 North Park Boulevard University Heights, OH 44118 Email: csh...@jcu.edu Phone: 216.397.3088 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] TMA Cutting Problems
We constructed some TMAs for Validations and when I tried to section the TMA blocks the sections shred. It's really hard to get a nice ribbon or even a nice section. I don't know what I am doing wrong. Has anyone had problems cutting TMAs before? Any solutions? We are using the Arraymold instrument. Jimmy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] TMA Cutting Problems
Probably the paraffin wax surrounding the cores has not infiltrated them perfectly and you have ended with a TMA block that cannot hold the cores adequately. My suggestion is to melt the block again and leave the cores in melted paraffin during at least 1 hour and prepare new blocks that will ha able to hold together better. René J. From: Jim Jones jim000...@hotmail.com To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, January 7, 2013 11:57 AM Subject: [Histonet] TMA Cutting Problems We constructed some TMAs for Validations and when I tried to section the TMA blocks the sections shred. It's really hard to get a nice ribbon or even a nice section. I don't know what I am doing wrong. Has anyone had problems cutting TMAs before? Any solutions? We are using the Arraymold instrument. Jimmy ___ 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] CAP guideline for fixation time
We have a label that we place on the original requisition documenting the time the specimen was placed in formalin and the time it came out of formalin(changed stations on tissue processor). When the transcriptionist transcribe the gross dictation they give the total number of hours the specimen was in formalin. The pathologist is able to see the total time in formalin when reviewing their working draft. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor A. Tobias Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 6:21 PM To: 'histonet' Subject: [Histonet] CAP guideline for fixation time Per CAP guideline, in our reports of predictive markers(ER/PR/Her2), Pathologists need to check that the total fixation time of specimens is within the CAP guideline. Is this information readily available to the pathologists at the time of writing the report? How are others documenting this? Have a great weekend. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst Harborview Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room NJB244 Seattle, WA 98104 vtob...@u.washington.edumailto:vtob...@u.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet The information in this communication is intended to be confidential to the Individual(s) and/or Entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain information of a Privileged and/or Confidential nature, which is subject to Federal and/or State privacy regulations. In the event that you are not the intended recipient or the agent of the intended recipient, do not copy or use the information contained within this communication, or allow it to be read, copied or utilized in any manner, by any other person(s). Should this communication be received in error, please notify the sender immediately either by response e-mail or by phone, and permanently delete the original e-mail, attachment(s), and any copies. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] TMA Cutting Problems
I just read on the Arraymold website that I am probably using the wrong type of paraffin for constructing my TMAs. I used Richard Allen Type 9 but they recommend Paraplast X-TRA from Leica or Blue Ribbon from Surgipath. I hope a different paraffin solves the issues. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] EGFR primary
Hello everyone, Can you please share with me the EGFR primary antibody you use and what pretreatment you use with itthanks in advance!! Colleen Forster ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: CAP guideline for fixation time
Our OR and Breast Health staff have done pretty well getting on board with this. We rarely have one that hasn't been documented. We have a place on the requisition (located just under the date field so they will see it) where time out of body (for the cold ischemic time), and time into formalin is documented. Then we document the rest on the requisition and the pathologist takes it from there. 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 Victor A. Tobias Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 6:21 PM To: 'histonet' Subject: [Histonet] CAP guideline for fixation time Per CAP guideline, in our reports of predictive markers(ER/PR/Her2), Pathologists need to check that the total fixation time of specimens is within the CAP guideline. Is this information readily available to the pathologists at the time of writing the report? How are others documenting this? Have a great weekend. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst Harborview Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room NJB244 Seattle, WA 98104 vtob...@u.washington.edumailto:vtob...@u.washington.edumailto:vtob...@u.washington.edu%3cmailto:vtob...@u.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edumailto: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
[Histonet] Histology/Cytology Jobs in New York
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[Histonet] RE: CAP guideline for fixation time
We have it documented within the APLIS, when the order is placed within our EMR,, for requisitions we have them document them on the requisition at the time it is taking place with a sticker,, but since the most of our orders are electronic it is part of the workflow, this is done for all specimens as we see the importance of other biomarkers for future -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 11:00 AM To: 'Victor A. Tobias'; 'histonet' Subject: [Histonet] RE: CAP guideline for fixation time Our OR and Breast Health staff have done pretty well getting on board with this. We rarely have one that hasn't been documented. We have a place on the requisition (located just under the date field so they will see it) where time out of body (for the cold ischemic time), and time into formalin is documented. Then we document the rest on the requisition and the pathologist takes it from there. 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 Victor A. Tobias Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 6:21 PM To: 'histonet' Subject: [Histonet] CAP guideline for fixation time Per CAP guideline, in our reports of predictive markers(ER/PR/Her2), Pathologists need to check that the total fixation time of specimens is within the CAP guideline. Is this information readily available to the pathologists at the time of writing the report? How are others documenting this? Have a great weekend. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst Harborview Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room NJB244 Seattle, WA 98104 vtob...@u.washington.edumailto:vtob...@u.washington.edumailto:vtob...@u.washington.edu%3cmailto:vtob...@u.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edumailto: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 __ 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
[Histonet] Leica 4020 linear stainer
Could I get some feedback on linear stainers?Has anyone had any experience with the Leica ST4020? We are going to purchase a linear stainer for a new MOHS laboratory. Thanks, Sandy Harrison Histology Supervisor VA Health Care Systems, Minneapolis 612-467-2449 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] QC for fire shower
Does anyone have a QC log on the yearly fire shower testing they'd like to share? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: QC for fire shower
You mean chemical / fire shower? Our hospital has a guy test it once a month and record it. And record on a tag on the shower the date it was tested? Tim Morken UCSF PATHOLOGY -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 12:02 PM To: . Subject: [Histonet] QC for fire shower Does anyone have a QC log on the yearly fire shower testing they'd like to share? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Mouse eye histology
Hello, I need some help on how to remove the sucrose from mouse eye balls also I need a good protocol for fixation and sectioning of mouse eye balls (without detaching the retina from the rest of the eye section) for Immunohistochemical staining. Any help I would really appreciate it Thank you Sent from my iPad ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Disposable blade holder
Hi All, I am searching for a disposable blade holder for an older cryostat. It is a Heidelberg HM 500 (Microm). Thanks, Jennifer MacDonald Mt. San Antonio College ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
