Re: [Histonet] Blocks cracking
Contact Leica Microsystems because they are very good in troubleshooting their products and for sure will know. It is better than start guessing after the fact! René J. From: Erica Canal eca...@usc.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 6:51 PM Subject: [Histonet] Blocks cracking Hello all, We are wondering harder paraffin makes blocks more fragile. We have been using Leica's Formula R and on a few occasions when we have mailed blocks out, we receive them back in pieces. Could this be because of type of wax we are using? The quality of our slides is great, we just seem to be having a problem lately with our blocks breaking after they have been sent out we want to try to prevent that. ___ 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] Blocks cracking
Are the blocks that are not being sent cracking? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 8:08 AM To: Erica Canal; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Blocks cracking Contact Leica Microsystems because they are very good in troubleshooting their products and for sure will know. It is better than start guessing after the fact! René J. From: Erica Canal eca...@usc.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 6:51 PM Subject: [Histonet] Blocks cracking Hello all, We are wondering harder paraffin makes blocks more fragile. We have been using Leica's Formula R and on a few occasions when we have mailed blocks out, we receive them back in pieces. Could this be because of type of wax we are using? The quality of our slides is great, we just seem to be having a problem lately with our blocks breaking after they have been sent out we want to try to prevent that. ___ 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: The information in this e-mail may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, or copying of this e-mail and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your computer system. Thank you. __ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Blocks cracking
How are you shipping and then receiving back? I had a personal experience with regular mail one time where something got broke and the postal service told me regular mail goes through a machine which squished it. Anyway we use that paraffin here and do not have that problem but we always use fedx and bubble wrap and we request the return to be made the same to protect our patients material. Good luck! Kim D Sent from my iPhone On Feb 5, 2014, at 6:51 PM, Erica Canal eca...@usc.edu wrote: Hello all, We are wondering harder paraffin makes blocks more fragile. We have been using Leica's Formula R and on a few occasions when we have mailed blocks out, we receive them back in pieces. Could this be because of type of wax we are using? The quality of our slides is great, we just seem to be having a problem lately with our blocks breaking after they have been sent out we want to try to prevent that. ___ 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: Histonet Digest, blocks cracking
Hello - Harder waxes would be generally more brittle, since they are less flexible. I would be surprised if that alone would be enough to cause an increase in cracking. Kim makes an excellent point about packaging, but you should also consider that the weather lately across much of the US has been bitterly cold. The blocks are probably exposed to extreme cold during multiple stages of their travel, which would make them even more brittle. Mail is sorted on automated machinery even when you clearly and carefully stamp the envelope with the required language Non-Machinable to keep it OFF the mechanical sorter, they send it through. (A friend of mine sells small tools. They are light enough to fit in a first class envelope which should cut the cost of shipping; because USPS has been routinely shredding his envelopes, he is now exploring alternative packaging.) I imagine that like my friend's tools, the blocks also fit in a first-class envelope. That probably is not adequate packaging to protect the blocks from damage on mechanical sorters. (If this is a recent problem, it may be the result of new equipment in one of the mail centers.) Whatever the cause, improved packaging may be the answer. Good luck, Lynne Jones -- Message: 4 Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:51:14 -0800 From: Erica Canal eca...@usc.edu Subject: [Histonet] Blocks cracking To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 7390ec9c1df6.52f25...@usc.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello all, We are wondering harder paraffin makes blocks more fragile. We have been using Leica's Formula R and on a few occasions when we have mailed blocks out, we receive them back in pieces. Could this be because of type of wax we are using? The quality of our slides is great, we just seem to be having a problem lately with our blocks breaking after they have been sent out we want to try to prevent that. -- Message: 8 Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2014 10:37:27 -0500 From: Kim Donadio one_angel_sec...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Blocks cracking To: Erica Canal eca...@usc.edu Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 9e5fa169-62b3-48cb-9ea2-45cad7f6b...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii How are you shipping and then receiving back? I had a personal experience with regular mail one time where something got broke and the postal service told me regular mail goes through a machine which squished it. Anyway we use that paraffin here and do not have that problem but we always use fedx and bubble wrap and we request the return to be made the same to protect our patients material. Good luck! Kim D Sent from my iPhone On Feb 5, 2014, at 6:51 PM, Erica Canal eca...@usc.edu wrote: Hello all, We are wondering harder paraffin makes blocks more fragile. We have been using Leica's Formula R and on a few occasions when we have mailed blocks out, we receive them back in pieces. Could this be because of type of wax we are using? The quality of our slides is great, we just seem to be having a problem lately with our blocks breaking after they have been sent out we want to try to prevent that. ___ 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 End of Histonet Digest, Vol 123, Issue 7 The material in this message is private and may contain Protected Healthcare Information (PHI). If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return mail. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Carpal Tunnel
I had bilateral carpal tunnel over 30 years ago, long before it was recognized as a problem associated with Histotechnology. I delayed seeking help, not recognizing the problem for what it was. When I finally had surgery, I had sustained permanent nerve damage. So, don't put off treatment! Both of my hands were done as open (there was no laparoscopic available way back then) and my recovery took 6wks before I could write my name, or turn a microtome wheel. It took a full 6 months before I was completely back to normal flexibility and grip strength for all activities including playing guitar and piano, grooming my own dog, using a weedeater. Holding items that vibrate (clippers, hairdryer) seemed to be the worse and they caution you to avoid them until completely healed. The good news is I've never had a problem since, however, I can't make the #3 sign with my hand as I lost the ability to touch thumb to little finger. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Holy Redeemer Hospital Laboratory 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 Ph: 215-938-3676 Fax: 215-938-3874 -Original Message- 1. Carpal tunnel (Angelicola,Lisa) Message: 1 Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2014 13:20:24 -0500 From: Angelicola,Lisa angelic...@uchc.edu Subject: [Histonet] Carpal tunnel I have just been diagnosed with carpal tunnel in both of my hands and was wondering if any fellow histotechs have had this problem. I'm figuring it's a pretty common ailment in our line of work and after 31 years, it's caught up with me! I am considering surgery, but wanted to get any opinions on anyone that has gone through it, from a histotechs perspective. How long was the recovery, did it work for you, were you able to go back to work and continue to do what you did before. Do you any advice, suggestions, ect. I'd like to know the good, bad and the ugly! Thanks! Lisa Angelicola * - CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This E-Mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it was sent. It may contain information that is privileged and/or confidential, and the use or disclosure of such information may also be restricted under applicable federal and state law. If you received this communication in error, please do not distribute any part of it or retain any copies, and delete the original E-Mail. Please notify the sender of any error by E-Mail. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HISTOPALOOZA Update April 25 - 27, 2014
I've got some exciting news for our upcoming meeting being held at Callaway Gardens. Joe Meyers, employed by Biocare, will be offering a workshop for techs interested in preparing for the QIHC examination. This review will focus on the principles and practices of IHC and ISH. If anyone is planning on taking this test, I urge you to take Joe's review class. He will provide extensive handout material, including white papers and reference tables. And, I'm sure many of you already know, Joe Meyers LOVES to hear himself talk. (Bless his heart) We are very privileged to have Joe teach this workshop for us. He's intelligent, humorous, and strives to make his presentations interesting. I guarantee it won't be dry and boring. So, you can leave your 5 hour energy drinks in the hotel room! This will be one of the best educational opportunities in the field of histotechnology. Lots of bang for the buck. http://www.histosearch.com/gsh/ Billie Zimmerman MT(ASCP)QIHC GSH Secretary ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] need protocol for Schiffs-Mallary trichrome Stain
Does anyone here do this Schiffs-Mallary trichrome technique and if so do you have a procedure you could share thanks, LeRoy Brown HT(ASCP) HTL 1...@comcast.net ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Chlamydia infected tissue
Hi, Does anyone have chlamydia infected tissue, or info on where I might possibly get some? I need to optimize this antibody, but do not have positive control tissue. Any info would be greatly appreciated. thank you Dusko Trajkovic ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Accessioning Cut-off Times
Hi Everyone, I'm curious about what time everyone stops accessioning specimens for the day. We receive specimens pretty late in the day, and we're evaluating our accessioning cut-off times to improve the TAT of these late specimens. We're focused more on biopsies, but we're also curious about large specimen types. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Roger Maywood, IL ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Internal audit
Hello once again fellow histonetters: I am looking to update our internal laboratory auditing procedures. Does anybody out there have a checklist they would like to share with me? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Vincent Rivera, HT (ASCP), QIHC, QLS Histopathology Supervisor West Dermatology Pathology Laboratory vriv...@westderm.commailto:vriv...@westderm.com 714-924-7240 (Lab) 714-390-0906 (Cell) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Internal audit
Vincent Why don't you just use the CAP Checklist. I think it's available on the CAP website if you are a member. I may be wrong so I'm sure someone out there will correct me if I am. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell l...@premierlab.com www.premierlab.com Ship to Address: Premier Laboratory, LLC 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 Vincent Rivera Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 3:01 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Internal audit Hello once again fellow histonetters: I am looking to update our internal laboratory auditing procedures. Does anybody out there have a checklist they would like to share with me? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Vincent Rivera, HT (ASCP), QIHC, QLS Histopathology Supervisor West Dermatology Pathology Laboratory vriv...@westderm.commailto:vriv...@westderm.com 714-924-7240 (Lab) 714-390-0906 (Cell) ___ 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] Part time histology position available
Part time Histology Technician position available at Valley Gastroenterology in Spokane Valley, WA. Approximately 15-20 hours a week Monday through Friday and be available to work additional hours per week for coverage of personal time off for the full time histology technician. Day shift. No weekends. Closed on all major holidays. Needs to be proficient in accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, staining and all other activities required for running a safe and efficient GI Histology Lab. Minimum Requirements/Education: HT or HTL (ASCP) certified, AAS Degree in Histotechnology, 2 years of Histotech experience, and be acquainted with CLIA and CAP regulations. Salary DOE; No relocation offered. Please submit CV or Resume with Cover letter to corr...@valley-gi.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Internal audit
I made my own based on ISO documents, but also the lab common, general, molecular, cyotgenetics, and AP checklists, and OSHA- since my services here span all those. I think it needs to be tailored to your lab. The important part to me are the corrective actions. There are general (non-customized) checklists on the website, I believe Elizabeth is correct. I think older ones are available to everyone. I have a schedule of every non-inspection year. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: vriv...@westderm.com To: l...@premierlab.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2014 22:12:48 + CC: Subject: [Histonet] RE: Internal audit Hi Liz, We have a copy of the CAP checklist at our lab. I was just curious to know how everyone else is going about their audits. Regards, Vincent Rivera, HT (ASCP), QIHC, QLS Histopathology Supervisor West Dermatology Pathology Laboratory vriv...@westderm.com 714-924-7240 (Lab) 714-390-0906 (Cell) Vincent Rivera, HT (ASCP), QIHC, QLS Histopathology Supervisor West Dermatology Pathology Laboratory vriv...@westderm.com 714-924-7240 (Lab) 714-390-0906 (Cell) -Original Message- From: Elizabeth Chlipala [mailto:l...@premierlab.com] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 2:08 PM To: Vincent Rivera; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: RE: Internal audit Vincent Why don't you just use the CAP Checklist. I think it's available on the CAP website if you are a member. I may be wrong so I'm sure someone out there will correct me if I am. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell l...@premierlab.com www.premierlab.com Ship to Address: Premier Laboratory, LLC 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 Vincent Rivera Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 3:01 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Internal audit Hello once again fellow histonetters: I am looking to update our internal laboratory auditing procedures. Does anybody out there have a checklist they would like to share with me? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Vincent Rivera, HT (ASCP), QIHC, QLS Histopathology Supervisor West Dermatology Pathology Laboratory vriv...@westderm.commailto:vriv...@westderm.com 714-924-7240 (Lab) 714-390-0906 (Cell) ___ 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
