RE: [Histonet] Re: Block and Slide Retention
Good point about lab closings and block/slide archives Dr. Richmond. I seem to remember a requirement for a policy for what a lab will do with their archives in the event of closing in the CAP checklist. Having a policy of course, is only part of the resolution. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2014 17:46:11 -0500 From: rsrichm...@gmail.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Block and Slide Retention Blake Taylor, Surgical Pathology Supervisor, Lexington Medical Center in SC asks: We currently keep our blocks and slides indefinitely but would like to revise our retention policy. I know CAP has a minimum of 10 years, Just wanted some feedback on what others thoughts on this are. We are thinking maybe 15-18 years??? I think that with the rapid advent of molecular and genetic studies that can be done on paraffin embedded tissue, that the 10 year minimum is going to need to be extended, though I haven't heard of any proposals. A non-trivial problem, because of the temperature control needed for storing paraffin blocks. A related problem: what should be done with archived blocks when a lab closes, as so many will in the next few years? Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Maryville TN ___ 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] Please provide HE protocol for 60um free-floating human brain sections
Hello, Can someone please provide a HE staining protocol for 60um free-floating human brainstem sections. Any assistance anyone can provide, I will be most appreciative. Happy Holiday Regards Maria Mejia Histology Supervisor UCSF Department of Neurology ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Instrumentation grants
Dear Histonetters: Recently, I became aware of a research university that has been running expensive imaging instruments (e.g. electron microscopes) *without* service contracts for 2+ years, due to lack of funding. I have no idea what was the funding agency that allowed this institution to purchase the instruments (I suspect it was a US Federal agency) and when were the purchases made (I suspect the purchases were made at least 5 years ago). I have a few questions. Do you know of any unit that provides ongoing support for 1. Servicing instruments (“service contracts”, e.g. electron microscopes). 2. Maintaining facilities or centers containing such imaging instruments. If you have any suggestions, please email me directly at: blayjo...@gmail.com . Apologies for potential multiple emails you may receive. With gratefulness, Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.html ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
