[Histonet] RE: Special stain control validation- CAP compliance
Documentation is a key aspect of lab work. It is almost like doing the practice without procedures. Its shows history, continuity and evidence that the work was methodical, approved and sound. Thus it provides evidence based substantiation. Put all you do in practice in written language and you will be sound with this requirement. My take IB -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Stacy McLaughlin Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 7:43 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Special stain control validation- CAP compliance Hello, We validate our control blocks prior to patient use. We label the slide with the stain, date, and results. We keep the slides in a file for reference. Our recent CAP inspection cited us on this because it was not documented on paper. I am considering challenging this, as I feel what we're doing meets the intent of the checklist question. What are your opinions? Thanks, Stacy **NEW** 07/29/2013 ANP.21460 Special Stain Controls Phase I Validated tissue controls are required for each special stain. NOTE: Positive tissue controls assess the performance of the special stain. Special stains are performed on sections of control tissue known to contain components specific to each special stain. Validation of tissue used as a positive control must be performed and documented before being used with clinical specimens. Evidence of Compliance: ✓ Written results of special stain control tissue validation [Cooley-Dickinson.org] ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Daily Histo Tip
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[Histonet] tissue processor regulations
Hello Histonet, I recently started work in a research lab after working in a clinical setting for 20 years. The lab that I was at had all the tissue processors in a separate negative pressure room. The lab that I work at now has the processors out in the main work area. I noticed the fumes instantly and now several of the employees have complained of problems with the fumes. I want to move all the processors away from the cutting areas into a separate room. Any suggestions or comments that I could add to my justification would be helpful. Thanks Ronda Mire Laboratory Manager CVPath Institute Gaithersburg, MD ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] (no subject)
Job Opportunity: Pathology Associates of Greenville is seeking a full-time Histotechnologist/Histotechnician, to join practice. We are a free-standing anatomic pathology laboratory with hospital affiliations, staffed by five pathologists and two full-time Histotechnologists/Histotechnicians. Our laboratory is fully automated, We perform routine surgical pathology, few non-gyn cytology, special stains (Histochemisty) and Immunhistochemistry (IHC). Requirements for the successful applicant-- Strong Work Ethics_ Excellent Interpersonal Skills and willinf to assit in Frzen Sections and maintaining policies and procedures of The Histology Laboratory, Canidates are preferably ASCP Certified/Eligible, Intereseted applicants may fax their resume to 903-454-1716. E-mail addreass: eb...@yahoo.com Sent from Windows Mail___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Ventana Benchmark Ultra and FITC antibody stains
Is anyone running FITC stains on the Ventana Benchmark Ultra? Are you able to utilize Prep Kits or do the antibodies have to purchased directly from Ventana. I appreciate your feedback. Many Thanks, Susan ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark Ultra and FITC antibody stains
FITCs have to be purchased directly from Ventana. I've been trying to figure out how to trick their system because I have third partys that I'd like to try out. They don't offer an option to choose a Prep kit in their FITC template. When I called in to ask why they don't allow it they told me they didn't have that much interest from people who wanted to do that. Good luck, Angie -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Susan Foreman Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 2:53 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Ventana Benchmark Ultra and FITC antibody stains Is anyone running FITC stains on the Ventana Benchmark Ultra? Are you able to utilize Prep Kits or do the antibodies have to purchased directly from Ventana. I appreciate your feedback. Many Thanks, Susan ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. Geisinger Health System utilizes an encryption process to safeguard Protected Health Information and other confidential data contained in external e-mail messages. If email is encrypted, the recipient will receive an e-mail instructing them to sign on to the Geisinger Health System Secure E-mail Message Center to retrieve the encrypted e-mail. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Toluidine Blue stain for Mohs
Hi All, I am in need of a Toluidine Blue stain for Moh's Lab, would anyone be willing to share with me? It is for a friend. In advance, thank you very much. Debbie Siena 800.442.3573 ext. 229 | www.statlab.comhttp://www.statlab.com/ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
