[Histonet] EBSciences microwave tissue processor

[Michelle Lamphere via Histonet]

Good morning
Has anybody ever experienced a problem with their EBSciences microwave where 
the temperature probe failed during a cycle and the reagent continued to heat?  
For anybody who uses the microwaves, have you experienced any other mechanical 
issues that could affect your microwave processing?

Also, are there microwave processors on the market that have safety measures in 
place to prevent this sort of error?

Michelle Lamphere, HT(ASCP)
Lead Tech, Histology
Department of Anatomic Pathology
1935 Medical District Dr.
Dallas, TX  75235
214.456.2318

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[Histonet] Mohs and what is considered grossing?

[Karen Pfaff via Histonet]

In my lab I am checking my CAP checklist. I just took over the Supervisors job 
after she retired. 

In looking at our checklist it mentions that Mohs testing is a High complexity 
test which requires qualifications. Part of the checklist states “Grossing 
specimens -nonpathologist.” In research to see if Mohs actually considers 
Grossing as part of there protocol.  Surgeon places tissue on a piece of guaze 
with proper orientation. Designates where hatches or scores are located (12 
o’clock, 3 o’clock,etc..) Hands it over to tech. The tech then draws map of 
specimen, bisects it usually across the scores, depending on size of specimen 
could be more pieced if larger. The tech then inks specimen, relaxes tissue so 
specimen will lay down properly. Gives an accession number to it then embed 
tissue in OCT and continues to cut tissue and place on slide.  The slide is 
then stained, coverslipped and handed over to Mohs surgeon. Just wondering if 
this part of manipulating the tissue is considered grossing.  Thank you for any 
information you may have. Karen



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[Histonet] Non-work related blog postbut not exactly Friday fun

[Lester Raff MD via Histonet]

I get a bit serious with this blog
Comments invited

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2015/11/getting-serious-about-a-bad-medicare-recommendation/


Lester J. Raff, MD MBA
UroPartners
Medical Director Of Laboratory
2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511
Westchester, Il 60154
Tel: 708-486-0076
Fax: 708-492-0203

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[Histonet] Job Opening- Dana Point, CA

[Trini Nguyen via Histonet]

Prominent, upscale, three physician dermatology practice seeking a full
time (Mon-Fri) histotechnician with Mohs experience for Dermatology clinic
located in Dana Point, CA.  The technician will assist in Mohs tissue
processing once a week and paraffin encompassed tasks on all other days.



*Responsibilities include:*

· Mohs frozen section preparation
Mapping, inking, embedding, sectioning, staining and manual coverslipping

· Paraffin section preparation
Grossing, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and manual
coverslipping

· Maintain Mohs and biopsy logbooks
Record keeping for blocks and slides sent out for consultation or special
stains. Filing slides and blocks as necessary.

· Maintain equipment and comply with CLIA regulations
Perform maintenance on equipment as needed and troubleshoot when needed.
Record on logs all maintenance and daily usage.



*Experience/Qualifications:*

· At least one (1) year of experience in a technical role in a
histology lab and Mohs surgery

· Excellent organization skills

· Ability to perform tasks and meet deadlines unsupervised

*Preferred but not required:*

· HT certification

· Prior experience in dermatology



*Generous benefits package includes: Medical and vision insurance and 401K,
excellent work environment*
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[Histonet] Document Control Systems

[Cooper, Brian via Histonet]

Happy Friday Histonetters!

For any of you out there using Title 21, Medialab or iPassport for document 
control (or anything else for that matter),  I would love to hear your feedback 
on what it's like to use the systems.  Pros/cons/responsiveness of the 
companies to your concerns-anything at all!  Your feedback would be greatly 
appreciated!  You can email me offline if you prefer.  We've seen demos from 
all three vendors, but would absolutely love to hear from people who actually 
use these systems.

Thanks,

Brian D. Cooper, HT (ASCP)CM | Histology Supervisor
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd MS#43- Los Angeles, CA 90027
Ph: 323.361.3357 Pager: 213-209-0184
bcoo...@chla.usc.edu



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Re: [Histonet] processing cycle

[Gudrun Lang via Histonet]

Hi Allison,
we doubled the times of the regular processing protocol beginning with
longer absolute ethanol, intermedium and paraffin. Our regular protocol
takes 13 hours and the fatty-protocol takes 17 hours. We start it at about 2
pm with endtime at 8 am. So breast tissue is mostly embedded at the end of
the bulk of cassettes.

This improved cutting really in a great manner.  The problem occurs, that
fixation time is rather short, when grossing of breast is done just shortly
before processing. So we want our pathologists to gross the breast from the
day before rather early in the morning. 

Gudrun

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Does anyone have a processing cycle that is good for fatty tissues like
breast that they would be willing to share?  This will be used on a VIP5.

Thank you in advance

Allison
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