Re: [Histonet] Microscope
New, from Leica (Leitz).Used, there are great microscopes at bargain prices in eBay. Check them out! René On Friday, June 19, 2015 12:42 PM, Dessoye, Michael mjdess...@commonwealthhealth.net wrote: Can anyone out there recommend a microscope (or at least supplier) that they like? I'm in need of a teaching scope with 3 heads and preferably video capability. Any recommendations are appreciated! Michael J. Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/RIA Supervisor | Wilkes-Barre General Hospital | An Affiliate of Commonwealth Health | mjdess...@commonwealthhealth.netmailto:mjdess...@commonwealthhealth.net | 575 N. River Street | Wilkes Barre, PA 18764 | Tel: 570-552-1432 | Fax: 570-552-1486 -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ 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] IHC turnaround time
We have 2 FTEs in IHC; myself as one of two people that started the lab 20+ years ago and 2 histotechs that rotate through on a weekly basis. Our monthly totals currently run between 2400 and 3300. Our TAT policy is in by noon, out by 5pm except for dual and triple stains (need to be on an instrument by 11:00 am) and EBER (needs to be on by ~ 9:00 am) and HER2 dual ISH (only run overnight). We have 4 Roche (Ventana) Ultras that hold 30 slides each and are continuous access. All instruments are used every day and at least one (usually 2 or 3) in use overnight. Linda Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: Cartun, Richard [mailto:richard.car...@hhchealth.org] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 10:21 AM To: Olszewski, Dawn; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time I direct a busy and very efficient (I think) IHC lab staffed with 2.875 FTEs who spend most of their time doing IHC, but they also help Histology embed and cut paraffin blocks when needed (which is most days). For 2015 we are averaging 4,022 IHC patient test slides and 1,650 IHC control slides per month. Our IHC lab is staffed from 4:30 AM to 6 PM (or later depending on workload). We have 5 Leica Bond Max platforms; however, we still do some IHCs on the bench. We usually do 2-3 runs per day and an overnight run (except on Fridays) as well. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 972-1596 (860) 545-2204 Fax -Original Message- From: Olszewski, Dawn [mailto:dawn.olszew...@sgmc.org] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 10:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time Hi Histonetters, 6-19-15 We are wondering what the average turnaround times for IHC are for other labs. We use the Biocare Intellipath instrumentation. It holds up to 50 slides ( 10 slides per 5 racks) with continuous feed per open rack. All IHC orders placed by 12pm are usually out the same day by 5pm. We average 434 IHC slides per month and have a staff of 3 FTE's. A pathologist has voiced concerns over our IHC output. We are trying to determine best practices for IHC turnaround time as measured from time order placed to time of slide delivery. If you could respond with your IHC TAT including number of techs and average of IHC slides monthly, we would appreciate any input you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance, Dawn Olszewski, HTL(ASCP)QIHC ___ Histonet mailing list 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. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message, including any attachments. ___ 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] Looking for a used tissue processor
I'm in a market for a used tissue processor, preferably a Sakura VIP 5. I am located in San Diego area.Please contact me at dunat...@sbcglobal.net 858-638-6202ThanksDusko ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time
TAT is variable but, as a rule, IF the case is slotted for IHC testing the slides will be delivered along with the HE early next day (if received after 4PM) or by late afternoon the same day (if received before 10AM)René On Friday, June 19, 2015 11:11 AM, Olszewski, Dawn dawn.olszew...@sgmc.org wrote: Hi Histonetters, 6-19-15 We are wondering what the average turnaround times for IHC are for other labs. We use the Biocare Intellipath instrumentation. It holds up to 50 slides ( 10 slides per 5 racks) with continuous feed per open rack. All IHC orders placed by 12pm are usually out the same day by 5pm. We average 434 IHC slides per month and have a staff of 3 FTE's. A pathologist has voiced concerns over our IHC output. We are trying to determine best practices for IHC turnaround time as measured from time order placed to time of slide delivery. If you could respond with your IHC TAT including number of techs and average of IHC slides monthly, we would appreciate any input you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance, Dawn Olszewski, HTL(ASCP)QIHC ___ 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] Charging for IHC and special stains - veterinary
Good morning. Before you read the rest of this post, realize that I work in a veterinary lab and billing is a different animal (no pun intended). Our SOPs require the pathologists to contact the referring clinician prior to ordering special stains or IHC, and this must be documented in the pathology report. This is in accordance with audits from an external (certifying) agency. How are other vet labs complying with this? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Happy Friday, Carole Carole Johnson Carole Johnson, HT(ASCP)cm New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 505.383.9299 To understand is to stand under, which is to look up, which is a good way to understand Confidentiality Notice: New Mexico has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state employees are public records. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. This e-mail, including all attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipients. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited unless specifically provided under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] IHC turnaround time
Hi Histonetters, 6-19-15 We are wondering what the average turnaround times for IHC are for other labs. We use the Biocare Intellipath instrumentation. It holds up to 50 slides ( 10 slides per 5 racks) with continuous feed per open rack. All IHC orders placed by 12pm are usually out the same day by 5pm. We average 434 IHC slides per month and have a staff of 3 FTE's. A pathologist has voiced concerns over our IHC output. We are trying to determine best practices for IHC turnaround time as measured from time order placed to time of slide delivery. If you could respond with your IHC TAT including number of techs and average of IHC slides monthly, we would appreciate any input you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance, Dawn Olszewski, HTL(ASCP)QIHC ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time
I direct a busy and very efficient (I think) IHC lab staffed with 2.875 FTEs who spend most of their time doing IHC, but they also help Histology embed and cut paraffin blocks when needed (which is most days). For 2015 we are averaging 4,022 IHC patient test slides and 1,650 IHC control slides per month. Our IHC lab is staffed from 4:30 AM to 6 PM (or later depending on workload). We have 5 Leica Bond Max platforms; however, we still do some IHCs on the bench. We usually do 2-3 runs per day and an overnight run (except on Fridays) as well. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 972-1596 (860) 545-2204 Fax -Original Message- From: Olszewski, Dawn [mailto:dawn.olszew...@sgmc.org] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 10:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time Hi Histonetters, 6-19-15 We are wondering what the average turnaround times for IHC are for other labs. We use the Biocare Intellipath instrumentation. It holds up to 50 slides ( 10 slides per 5 racks) with continuous feed per open rack. All IHC orders placed by 12pm are usually out the same day by 5pm. We average 434 IHC slides per month and have a staff of 3 FTE's. A pathologist has voiced concerns over our IHC output. We are trying to determine best practices for IHC turnaround time as measured from time order placed to time of slide delivery. If you could respond with your IHC TAT including number of techs and average of IHC slides monthly, we would appreciate any input you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance, Dawn Olszewski, HTL(ASCP)QIHC ___ Histonet mailing list 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. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message, including any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time
Dawn, TAT has many variables. We run mostly Leica Bond platforms, but do have some Ventana Benchmark access if needed. The average volume here about 125 slides a day. The available time is directly dependent or order protocols. If the order is available before 11 am, the slides will be available mid to late afternoon the same day. If the order is created between 11 am and 4 pm, the slides will be available late that same evening (but usually not reviewed by pathology until the next morning). Order placed after 4 pm are variable and may make the evening run but will most likely not be run until the next day. We do not have an overnight run. Steve Pinheiro 708-327-2642 -Original Message- From: Olszewski, Dawn [mailto:dawn.olszew...@sgmc.org] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 9:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time Hi Histonetters, 6-19-15 We are wondering what the average turnaround times for IHC are for other labs. We use the Biocare Intellipath instrumentation. It holds up to 50 slides ( 10 slides per 5 racks) with continuous feed per open rack. All IHC orders placed by 12pm are usually out the same day by 5pm. We average 434 IHC slides per month and have a staff of 3 FTE's. A pathologist has voiced concerns over our IHC output. We are trying to determine best practices for IHC turnaround time as measured from time order placed to time of slide delivery. If you could respond with your IHC TAT including number of techs and average of IHC slides monthly, we would appreciate any input you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance, Dawn Olszewski, HTL(ASCP)QIHC ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Trinity Health 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. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] FW: IHC turnaround time
I apologize; I meant to preface my remarks with, We have separate Histology and IHC Labs. My data may prove more useful to IHC only labs. Richard -Original Message- From: Cartun, Richard [mailto:richard.car...@hhchealth.org] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 11:21 AM To: Olszewski, Dawn; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time I direct a busy and very efficient (I think) IHC lab staffed with 2.875 FTEs who spend most of their time doing IHC, but they also help Histology embed and cut paraffin blocks when needed (which is most days). For 2015 we are averaging 4,022 IHC patient test slides and 1,650 IHC control slides per month. Our IHC lab is staffed from 4:30 AM to 6 PM (or later depending on workload). We have 5 Leica Bond Max platforms; however, we still do some IHCs on the bench. We usually do 2-3 runs per day and an overnight run (except on Fridays) as well. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 972-1596 (860) 545-2204 Fax -Original Message- From: Olszewski, Dawn [mailto:dawn.olszew...@sgmc.org] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 10:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time Hi Histonetters, 6-19-15 We are wondering what the average turnaround times for IHC are for other labs. We use the Biocare Intellipath instrumentation. It holds up to 50 slides ( 10 slides per 5 racks) with continuous feed per open rack. All IHC orders placed by 12pm are usually out the same day by 5pm. We average 434 IHC slides per month and have a staff of 3 FTE's. A pathologist has voiced concerns over our IHC output. We are trying to determine best practices for IHC turnaround time as measured from time order placed to time of slide delivery. If you could respond with your IHC TAT including number of techs and average of IHC slides monthly, we would appreciate any input you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance, Dawn Olszewski, HTL(ASCP)QIHC ___ Histonet mailing list 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. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message, including any attachments. ___ 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] Microscope
Can anyone out there recommend a microscope (or at least supplier) that they like? I'm in need of a teaching scope with 3 heads and preferably video capability. Any recommendations are appreciated! Michael J. Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/RIA Supervisor | Wilkes-Barre General Hospital | An Affiliate of Commonwealth Health | mjdess...@commonwealthhealth.netmailto:mjdess...@commonwealthhealth.net | 575 N. River Street | Wilkes Barre, PA 18764 | Tel: 570-552-1432 | Fax: 570-552-1486 -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] IHC Survey
Hello Histonet, Taking a survey, Do you. 1) Place the positive control section on the PT slide? 2) Position of the positive control section on the slide with the PT section. 3) Pre-cut positive controls to be placed on the PT slide? 4) Storage of positive controls pre-cut (with PT section). 5) Use a bar code / tracking system? Thank you so much for your time on this matter, Cindy Cindy Bulmer HT(ASCP),QIHC IHC Supervisor, CTPL Waco, TX ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time
Let me get this straight, Dawn. You are running In by 12, out by 5. on IHCs and your pathologist is* complaining*? A 5 hour TAT is awesome! Most places I've worked (and I've seen a lot in 16 years as a traveling tech) have at least a 24 hour TAT for IHC. I've got to get a shirt to the cleaners before 9 to get it back by 5! Which is more complex, washing a shirt, or doing IHC on human tissue?! Sincerely, Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP) On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 10:54 AM, STEVEN PINHEIRO spinhe...@lumc.edu wrote: Dawn, TAT has many variables. We run mostly Leica Bond platforms, but do have some Ventana Benchmark access if needed. The average volume here about 125 slides a day. The available time is directly dependent or order protocols. If the order is available before 11 am, the slides will be available mid to late afternoon the same day. If the order is created between 11 am and 4 pm, the slides will be available late that same evening (but usually not reviewed by pathology until the next morning). Order placed after 4 pm are variable and may make the evening run but will most likely not be run until the next day. We do not have an overnight run. Steve Pinheiro 708-327-2642 -Original Message- From: Olszewski, Dawn [mailto:dawn.olszew...@sgmc.org] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 9:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time Hi Histonetters, 6-19-15 We are wondering what the average turnaround times for IHC are for other labs. We use the Biocare Intellipath instrumentation. It holds up to 50 slides ( 10 slides per 5 racks) with continuous feed per open rack. All IHC orders placed by 12pm are usually out the same day by 5pm. We average 434 IHC slides per month and have a staff of 3 FTE's. A pathologist has voiced concerns over our IHC output. We are trying to determine best practices for IHC turnaround time as measured from time order placed to time of slide delivery. If you could respond with your IHC TAT including number of techs and average of IHC slides monthly, we would appreciate any input you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance, Dawn Olszewski, HTL(ASCP)QIHC ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Trinity Health 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. ___ 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
