Re: [Histonet] Anyone using Section Transfer System by Microm?
Thanks for bringing this to my attention, Ive never heard of it until now. I want one too, it does seem like an asset for microarrays, how much$ do they run? Morken, Timothy 11/14/13 11:58 AM Is anyone using the Thermo/Microm Secton Transfer System on their microtome? http://cellab.se/pdfbroschyr/Microm/STS.pdf I'd like to get some input for using it to cut serial sections of microarrays. Thanks! Tim Morken Supervisor, Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special Studies UC San Francisco Medical Center Box 1656 505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143 USA 415.353.1266 (office) tim.mor...@ucsfmedctr.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail and any accompanying attachments may be privileged, confidential, contain protected health information about an identified patient or be otherwise protected from disclosure. State and federal law protect the confidentiality of this information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient; you are prohibited from using, disclosing, reproducing or distributing this information; you should immediately notify the sender by telephone or e-mail and delete this e-mail. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300
I am looking to get an external alarm for our tissue processor. Any suggestions? Juliana Montero, HTL Lead Histotechnologist USMD Pathology Laboratory 900 Airport FWY Ste. 132 Hurst, TX 76054 817-576-0590 Office 817-576-0591 Fax 432-238-8981 Cell juliana.mont...@usmd.commailto:juliana.mont...@usmd.com [USMD] The information contained in this e-mail message is intended exclusively for the recipient(s) named above. This communication may contain information that is confidential, proprietary or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it.If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. Review by any individual other than the intended recipient does not waive a privileged relationship (if applicable) between the sender and the recipient. USMDhttp://www.usmdinc.com/ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Immunohistochemistry for beginners
Hi fellow histonetters I have a colleague that is completely new to immunohistochemistry. I have gone over what I could with him, however, I think that some literature would help him more. Do you guys know of any books or articles that could help a beginner like him. I do not have any on hand but would like to offer something. I remain yours truly, Candice Camille ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Immunohistochemistry for beginners
Dako has some excellent training information for beginners and I think Leica may also have something. If you talk to your Dako rep or contact them by phone or look online you should be able to get the information fairly quickly. Pam Marcum -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Candice Smoots Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 10:42 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Immunohistochemistry for beginners Hi fellow histonetters I have a colleague that is completely new to immunohistochemistry. I have gone over what I could with him, however, I think that some literature would help him more. Do you guys know of any books or articles that could help a beginner like him. I do not have any on hand but would like to offer something. I remain yours truly, Candice Camille ___ 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] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300
We have ours tied into our security system so that when the alarm goes off we get a call from the security company. Works quite well! Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48910-3138 517-372-5520 (phone) 517-372-5540 (fax) doug.por...@caplab.org www.caplab.org The information contained in this message may be privileged and/or confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, forwarding or capture of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by return e-mail and delete this and all copies. Thank-you. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Juliana Montero Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 11:04 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300 I am looking to get an external alarm for our tissue processor. Any suggestions? Juliana Montero, HTL Lead Histotechnologist USMD Pathology Laboratory 900 Airport FWY Ste. 132 Hurst, TX 76054 817-576-0590 Office 817-576-0591 Fax 432-238-8981 Cell juliana.mont...@usmd.commailto:juliana.mont...@usmd.com [USMD] The information contained in this e-mail message is intended exclusively for the recipient(s) named above. This communication may contain information that is confidential, proprietary or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it.If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. Review by any individual other than the intended recipient does not waive a privileged relationship (if applicable) between the sender and the recipient. USMDhttp://www.usmdinc.com/ ___ 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: external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300
Ours is tied into the main lab system that monitors all of the refrigerators and freezers. 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 Juliana Montero Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 11:04 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300 I am looking to get an external alarm for our tissue processor. Any suggestions? Juliana Montero, HTL Lead Histotechnologist USMD Pathology Laboratory 900 Airport FWY Ste. 132 Hurst, TX 76054 817-576-0590 Office 817-576-0591 Fax 432-238-8981 Cell juliana.mont...@usmd.commailto:juliana.mont...@usmd.com [USMD] The information contained in this e-mail message is intended exclusively for the recipient(s) named above. This communication may contain information that is confidential, proprietary or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it.If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. Review by any individual other than the intended recipient does not waive a privileged relationship (if applicable) between the sender and the recipient. USMDhttp://www.usmdinc.com/ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet 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
RE: [Histonet] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300
We use Amega Scientific Corporation and get great service. Terri H. Brown,, HT (ASCP) Pathology Laboratory Manager Northside Hospital Atlanta terri.br...@northside.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Juliana Montero Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 11:04 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300 I am looking to get an external alarm for our tissue processor. Any suggestions? Juliana Montero, HTL Lead Histotechnologist USMD Pathology Laboratory 900 Airport FWY Ste. 132 Hurst, TX 76054 817-576-0590 Office 817-576-0591 Fax 432-238-8981 Cell juliana.mont...@usmd.commailto:juliana.mont...@usmd.com [USMD] The information contained in this e-mail message is intended exclusively for the recipient(s) named above. This communication may contain information that is confidential, proprietary or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it.If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. Review by any individual other than the intended recipient does not waive a privileged relationship (if applicable) between the sender and the recipient. USMDhttp://www.usmdinc.com/ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission has been sent by Northside Hospital. It may contain information that is confidential, privileged, proprietary, or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message, any part of it, or any attachments. If you have received this message in error, please delete this message and any attachments from your system without reading the content and notify the sender immediately of the inadvertent transmission. There is no intent on the part of the sender to waive any privilege. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300
Medical Equipment Source LLC i...@medequiosourc.com 724-625-2235 Had some good solutions for this type of issue Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: juliana.mont...@usmd.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:03:48 + Subject: [Histonet] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300 I am looking to get an external alarm for our tissue processor. Any suggestions? Juliana Montero, HTL Lead Histotechnologist USMD Pathology Laboratory 900 Airport FWY Ste. 132 Hurst, TX 76054 817-576-0590 Office 817-576-0591 Fax 432-238-8981 Cell juliana.mont...@usmd.commailto:juliana.mont...@usmd.com [USMD] The information contained in this e-mail message is intended exclusively for the recipient(s) named above. This communication may contain information that is confidential, proprietary or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it.If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. Review by any individual other than the intended recipient does not waive a privileged relationship (if applicable) between the sender and the recipient. USMDhttp://www.usmdinc.com/ ___ 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] Quality Assurance
Hi All.I have recently been given a new position and am now in charge of quality assurance for our entire organization. While I have been involved in many QA projects and have carried out QA throughout histology, I haven't had much experience is looking at QA in its entirety. If anyone has suggestions or training information/guidance, I'd appreciate the help! Thank you, Sheila Haas Micro Path Laboratories, Inc. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Quality Assurance
Sheila, CAP has a concise QA book called Quality Management in Anatomic Pathology. They tie in the CAP checklists to each section for easy reference. There is a companion book for clinical laboratory: Quality Management In Clinical Laboratories: Promoting Patient Safety Through Risk Reduction And Continuous Improvement Tim Morken Supervisor, Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special Studies UC San Francisco Medical Center San Francisco, CA -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sheila Haas Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 10:15 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Quality Assurance Hi All.I have recently been given a new position and am now in charge of quality assurance for our entire organization. While I have been involved in many QA projects and have carried out QA throughout histology, I haven't had much experience is looking at QA in its entirety. If anyone has suggestions or training information/guidance, I'd appreciate the help! Thank you, Sheila Haas Micro Path Laboratories, 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] Quality Assurance
Congratulations Sheila on your new position! Agree with Tim Morken on his suggestion of a book- I have used that one a lot myself just in my regular work ( I'm not specifically assigned to Q/A). Also, If you are going to get into CLIA mod-high complexity tests, I also like the CLSI guidebooks for IHC and ISH. Worth it to check out their website, they have some nicely put together more general QA materials too. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: sm...@msn.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:14:54 + Subject: [Histonet] Quality Assurance Hi All.I have recently been given a new position and am now in charge of quality assurance for our entire organization. While I have been involved in many QA projects and have carried out QA throughout histology, I haven't had much experience is looking at QA in its entirety. If anyone has suggestions or training information/guidance, I'd appreciate the help! Thank you, Sheila Haas Micro Path Laboratories, 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
[Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation
We were recently contacted by our hospital indicating that we are in violation of OSHA by using the process we currently are using. Currently, we provided prefilled 10% neutral buffered formalin containers to the surgical suites, birthing units, etc. They fill the containers with the specimens and return them to the pathology lab. We have done this process for many many years and have never been questioned for this by either CAP or Joint Commission. What is your process for specimen collection/transport? Are the specimens put in formalin in the surgery suites/birthing unit/etc or in the pathology laboratory? How about placentas, are they sent in formalin from the floor or are they put in formalin in the histology lab? Thank you! LeAnn ** LeAnn Lang Associates in Pathology Practice Administrator Phone: 715-847-0075 (ext 50259) ll...@aipathology.com mailto:ll...@aipathology.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation
This to me seems very odd. Almost exclusively specimens are sent to my lab in formalin. Placentas are usually sent fresh simply because of their size. If anything, the birthing unit may not be in compliance, but it has nothing to do with the lab. The formalin containers must be properly labelled, and appropriate SOPs in use on the floor, usually to include a spill kit. I wrote the procedures for the floor units, but it is their responsibility to be in compliance. Will Chappell, HTL(ASCP) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 12:02 PM, LeAnn Lang ll...@aipathology.com wrote: We were recently contacted by our hospital indicating that we are in violation of OSHA by using the process we currently are using. Currently, we provided prefilled 10% neutral buffered formalin containers to the surgical suites, birthing units, etc. They fill the containers with the specimens and return them to the pathology lab. We have done this process for many many years and have never been questioned for this by either CAP or Joint Commission. What is your process for specimen collection/transport? Are the specimens put in formalin in the surgery suites/birthing unit/etc or in the pathology laboratory? How about placentas, are they sent in formalin from the floor or are they put in formalin in the histology lab? Thank you! LeAnn ** LeAnn Lang Associates in Pathology Practice Administrator Phone: 715-847-0075 (ext 50259) ll...@aipathology.com mailto:ll...@aipathology.com ___ 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: Specimen collection/transportation
What exactly is the violation? WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of LeAnn Lang Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation We were recently contacted by our hospital indicating that we are in violation of OSHA by using the process we currently are using. Currently, we provided prefilled 10% neutral buffered formalin containers to the surgical suites, birthing units, etc. They fill the containers with the specimens and return them to the pathology lab. We have done this process for many many years and have never been questioned for this by either CAP or Joint Commission. What is your process for specimen collection/transport? Are the specimens put in formalin in the surgery suites/birthing unit/etc or in the pathology laboratory? How about placentas, are they sent in formalin from the floor or are they put in formalin in the histology lab? Thank you! LeAnn ** LeAnn Lang Associates in Pathology Practice Administrator Phone: 715-847-0075 (ext 50259) ll...@aipathology.com mailto:ll...@aipathology.com ___ 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] Specimen collection/transportation
Did they state which OSHA standard you were in violation of? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Will Chappell Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:06 PM To: LeAnn Lang Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation This to me seems very odd. Almost exclusively specimens are sent to my lab in formalin. Placentas are usually sent fresh simply because of their size. If anything, the birthing unit may not be in compliance, but it has nothing to do with the lab. The formalin containers must be properly labelled, and appropriate SOPs in use on the floor, usually to include a spill kit. I wrote the procedures for the floor units, but it is their responsibility to be in compliance. Will Chappell, HTL(ASCP) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 12:02 PM, LeAnn Lang ll...@aipathology.com wrote: We were recently contacted by our hospital indicating that we are in violation of OSHA by using the process we currently are using. Currently, we provided prefilled 10% neutral buffered formalin containers to the surgical suites, birthing units, etc. They fill the containers with the specimens and return them to the pathology lab. We have done this process for many many years and have never been questioned for this by either CAP or Joint Commission. What is your process for specimen collection/transport? Are the specimens put in formalin in the surgery suites/birthing unit/etc or in the pathology laboratory? How about placentas, are they sent in formalin from the floor or are they put in formalin in the histology lab? Thank you! LeAnn ** LeAnn Lang Associates in Pathology Practice Administrator Phone: 715-847-0075 (ext 50259) ll...@aipathology.com mailto:ll...@aipathology.com ___ 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] Specimen collection/transportation
This was the message I received this morning: (I asked for the specific documentation on the violation). I also asked why the OBTs are NOT using precautions when working with the placenta and formalin. Just discovered this am that we are using formalin filled buckets for placentas going to pathology This is a huge safety issue for the staff and an OSHA violation. The standard practice for placentas going to pathology is to store them in a refrigerator and then pathology picks them up. The key component is the elimination of the formalin. Handling of formalin requires safety goggles, chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing, Venting under a hood is also recommended. The OBTs that place the placentas in a bucket of formalin have not been doing any of this or using any precautions. The upshot is if this stuff spills it can cause severe health problems (at the last hospital I was at it was spilled and EVS worker tried to clean it upand was in the ICU for two weeks). -Original Message- From: Rathborne, Toni [mailto:trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com] Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 2:08 PM To: 'Will Chappell'; LeAnn Lang Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation Did they state which OSHA standard you were in violation of? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Will Chappell Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:06 PM To: LeAnn Lang Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation This to me seems very odd. Almost exclusively specimens are sent to my lab in formalin. Placentas are usually sent fresh simply because of their size. If anything, the birthing unit may not be in compliance, but it has nothing to do with the lab. The formalin containers must be properly labelled, and appropriate SOPs in use on the floor, usually to include a spill kit. I wrote the procedures for the floor units, but it is their responsibility to be in compliance. Will Chappell, HTL(ASCP) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 12:02 PM, LeAnn Lang ll...@aipathology.com wrote: We were recently contacted by our hospital indicating that we are in violation of OSHA by using the process we currently are using. Currently, we provided prefilled 10% neutral buffered formalin containers to the surgical suites, birthing units, etc. They fill the containers with the specimens and return them to the pathology lab. We have done this process for many many years and have never been questioned for this by either CAP or Joint Commission. What is your process for specimen collection/transport? Are the specimens put in formalin in the surgery suites/birthing unit/etc or in the pathology laboratory? How about placentas, are they sent in formalin from the floor or are they put in formalin in the histology lab? Thank you! LeAnn ** LeAnn Lang Associates in Pathology Practice Administrator Phone: 715-847-0075 (ext 50259) ll...@aipathology.com mailto:ll...@aipathology.com ___ 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] Specimen collection/transportation
And we just passed CAP with zero deficiencies. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Will Chappell cha...@yahoo.com wrote: This to me seems very odd. Almost exclusively specimens are sent to my lab in formalin. Placentas are usually sent fresh simply because of their size. If anything, the birthing unit may not be in compliance, but it has nothing to do with the lab. The formalin containers must be properly labelled, and appropriate SOPs in use on the floor, usually to include a spill kit. I wrote the procedures for the floor units, but it is their responsibility to be in compliance. Will Chappell, HTL(ASCP) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 12:02 PM, LeAnn Lang ll...@aipathology.com wrote: We were recently contacted by our hospital indicating that we are in violation of OSHA by using the process we currently are using. Currently, we provided prefilled 10% neutral buffered formalin containers to the surgical suites, birthing units, etc. They fill the containers with the specimens and return them to the pathology lab. We have done this process for many many years and have never been questioned for this by either CAP or Joint Commission. What is your process for specimen collection/transport? Are the specimens put in formalin in the surgery suites/birthing unit/etc or in the pathology laboratory? How about placentas, are they sent in formalin from the floor or are they put in formalin in the histology lab? Thank you! LeAnn ** LeAnn Lang Associates in Pathology Practice Administrator Phone: 715-847-0075 (ext 50259) ll...@aipathology.com mailto:ll...@aipathology.com ___ 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] Specimen collection/transportation
Ah, I think that the key thing is that the OBT's are not following procedure and their procedures are in violation of the OSHA regs. If they were to use the proper PPE and instructions, there should not be an issue. Also, make sure that there is some kind of spill procedure/kit available. In my state, only certain people who are trained can clean up any spill that is over 1 gallon. Patrick Laurie On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 3:13 PM, LeAnn Lang ll...@aipathology.com wrote: This was the message I received this morning: (I asked for the specific documentation on the violation). I also asked why the OBTs are NOT using precautions when working with the placenta and formalin. Just discovered this am that we are using formalin filled buckets for placentas going to pathology This is a huge safety issue for the staff and an OSHA violation. The standard practice for placentas going to pathology is to store them in a refrigerator and then pathology picks them up. The key component is the elimination of the formalin. Handling of formalin requires safety goggles, chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing, Venting under a hood is also recommended. The OBTs that place the placentas in a bucket of formalin have not been doing any of this or using any precautions. The upshot is if this stuff spills it can cause severe health problems (at the last hospital I was at it was spilled and EVS worker tried to clean it upand was in the ICU for two weeks). -Original Message- From: Rathborne, Toni [mailto:trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com] Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 2:08 PM To: 'Will Chappell'; LeAnn Lang Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation Did they state which OSHA standard you were in violation of? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Will Chappell Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:06 PM To: LeAnn Lang Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation This to me seems very odd. Almost exclusively specimens are sent to my lab in formalin. Placentas are usually sent fresh simply because of their size. If anything, the birthing unit may not be in compliance, but it has nothing to do with the lab. The formalin containers must be properly labelled, and appropriate SOPs in use on the floor, usually to include a spill kit. I wrote the procedures for the floor units, but it is their responsibility to be in compliance. Will Chappell, HTL(ASCP) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 12:02 PM, LeAnn Lang ll...@aipathology.com wrote: We were recently contacted by our hospital indicating that we are in violation of OSHA by using the process we currently are using. Currently, we provided prefilled 10% neutral buffered formalin containers to the surgical suites, birthing units, etc. They fill the containers with the specimens and return them to the pathology lab. We have done this process for many many years and have never been questioned for this by either CAP or Joint Commission. What is your process for specimen collection/transport? Are the specimens put in formalin in the surgery suites/birthing unit/etc or in the pathology laboratory? How about placentas, are they sent in formalin from the floor or are they put in formalin in the histology lab? Thank you! LeAnn ** LeAnn Lang Associates in Pathology Practice Administrator Phone: 715-847-0075 (ext 50259) ll...@aipathology.com mailto:ll...@aipathology.com ___ 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 -- Patrick Laurie(HT)ASCP QIHC Histology Manager Celligent Diagnostics, LLC 101 East W.T. Harris Blvd | Suite 1212 | Charlotte, NC 28262 Work: 704-970-3300 Cell: 704-266-0869 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: AA Amyloidosis
We sent part of what we had to ProPath so if you need a reference lab to send to, they offer this IHC test. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Obregon, Cecilia Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:50 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] AA Amyloidosis Histoneters, Does anyone have a positive block (or two) for AA Amyloidosis? I'm willing to trade for other hard to find controls. Let me know. Thank you, Cecilia M Obregon Memorial Regional Hospital 3501 Johnsonn Street Hollywood, FL 33021 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO OTHERS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. This e-mail, including any attachments, may contain confidential or privileged material that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, or taking any action in reliance on its contents is prohibited. If you have any reason to believe this e-mail was not intended for you, please delete the e-mail and any attachments, and notify the sender immediately. ___ 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
