Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 149, Issue 7 : Re: specimen submission pads ordinary lens paper

[Steve McClain via Histonet]

There is much commendable about ordinary lens paper cut from 9x12 sheets to 
~2x2 inch and folded 4 times like an origami to enclose small tissue fragments. 
Keeps floaters out. Translucent so you can count the fragments before and after 
opening. Unfolds reliably at embedding wo flinging pieces. Cleans your forceps 
after embedding.  Doesn't seem to clog processors.  2 hour processing in 
regular cassettes. 
We wrap nearly every specimen. 
I can send a brief video demonstration if you email me directly.  

Steve A. McClain, MD

> On Apr 7, 2016, at 13:26, "histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" 
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Re: [Histonet] Reprocessing

[Maxim Peshkov via Histonet]

Here is very good free e-book:
http://www.leicabiosystems.com/fileadmin/biosystems/PDF/95.9890_Rev_C_Difficult_Blocks_and_Reprocessing.pdf
-- 
 Maxim Peshkov,
 Russia,
 Taganrog.

   mailto:maxim...@mail.ru


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[Histonet] Day Shift Lab / Histology Supervisor opportunity in St Louis, MO

[Barbara Siegel via Histonet]

Our foremost clinical laboratory client is seeking a (Day Shift) Lab &
Patient Services Management Supervisor to be responsible for the day-to-day
operations of the Histology laboratory & supervision of the technical &
support staff, based in St. Louis, Missouri.  In conjunction with the
Department Manager, this individual will ensure that all departmental
policies & procedures meet the standards of current state & federal
regulations as follows:

 

*   Coordinate Histotechnologists, Lab Aides, Grossing Personnel, &
related staff, Schedule & maintain adequate coverage & effective utilization
of personnel. 
*   Monitor & control expenses in line with department budget; Assist in
the preparation of the budget & recommend capital equipment needs. 
*   Maintain appropriate levels of supplies & reagents commensurate with
workload; Maintain equipment & instruments in good operating condition,
recognize any malfunctions & troubleshoot. 
*   Provide technical instructions & training of personnel in
techniques, instrumentation, & organization of work; Maintain a current
procedure manual, reviewing & revising as needed. 
*   Interview & select potential employees in conjunction with the
Manager;  \Write & conduct employee performance evaluations; Ensure that all
employees follow all company & department policies; initiate performance
improvement with employees.
*   Maintain attendance records; approve overtime & vacation time;
Ensure proper time record editing; Maintain appropriate Quality Assurance
documentation. 
*   Provide backup for bench Histotechnologists in sectioning &
staining. 
Participate in company meetings & conduct departmental meetings, Maintain
good communications with the Histopathology Technical Supervisor & Senior
Medical Director/Laboratory Director
*   Ensure technical quality, so that the Pathologists can adequately
evaluate prepared slides & that all outstanding cases are reconciled. 
*   Ensure that all employees comply with all safety regulations,
including personal protective equipment;  Complete successfully all
personnel departmental training & competency assessments; Facilitate &
develop continuing education. 
*   Ensure all corporate safety, quality control & quality assurance
standards are met, as well as compliance with all local, federal, CLIA & CAP
regulations 
*   Interact with medical transcription staff; Engage in client contact,
as required; Perform special assigned projects





JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

*   BS degree in Biological/Physical sciences or equivalent combination
of education & experience. 
*   3-6 years exp as a Histotechnologist, with 1+ years in a successful
leadership role
*   Meet all qualifications for Histology Laboratory Supervisor SOP.  HT
(ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certified.

 

This opportunity offers competitive starting salary, annual incentive plan
bonus, attractive benefits package & relocation assistance.  Please contact
David King at biolabcare...@aol.com 

Career Studio, Biotech division

 

Barbara Siegel

Career Studio

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Re: [Histonet] Reprocessing

[Gayle Callis via Histonet]

A quick technique, published in Histologic Vol XXXVI, No. 1, May 2003
http://www.sakura-americas.com/Histologic/Histo-Tips/1008.htmlby   

Michael Johnson,  A technic for correcting poorly processed paraffin blocks.

Melt the paraffin, blot to remove excess melted paraffin, place in cassette.  
Put on processor with rest of tissues sitting in NBF for daily processing run. 

This way you don't have to go through the agony of trying going back and then 
forward through reagents and the tissues will be less damaged by more heating 
and exposure to drying reagents.  

Good luck

Gayle M. Callis
HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) 



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From: Mca Werdler via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 9:02 AM
To: Charles Riley 
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Reprocessing

What i would do, melt the blocks you made.

1. Put them back in paraffin for one hour 2. Put them back in another paraffin 
or one hour 3. Put them in xylene for one hour 4. Put them in another xylene 
for one hour 5. Put them in another xylene for one hour 6. Put them back in 
paraffin for one hour 7. Put them back  in paraffin for one hour.

It takes some time. The reason why it was dificult to cut is because the 
alcohol and paraffin dont mix, there is a possibility that the parafin was not 
well enough impregnated in the tissue.
With the above solution, you can restore that.

Maarten

UNAM neurobiologia, histología
Mexico

2016-04-07 4:43 GMT-05:00 Charles Riley via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu>:

> Hello all,
>
>  We had an issue with our processor the other night. Someone 
> accidentally put 100% alochol into the last xylene station. The tissue 
> sections were difficult to cut and or were unreadable. What is the 
> best way to reprocess them?  They are mostly small GI biopsies and 
> only two larger specimens
>
> --
>
> Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM
>
> Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs
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[Histonet] Embedding Molds

[Chad L McMahan via Histonet]

Hello all Histonetters:

Our labs are in need of deep metal embedding molds (dimensions 32X25X12 mm). 
They are the metal Sakura Tissue Tek brand. If you have a stash setting around 
getting dusty then we will gladly put them to great use! Let me know if you 
have some that you would love to part with! Thanks, Chad M.

Chad L. McMahan, MBA, HT (ASCP)cm
Clemson Bioengineering
Biomaterials/Histology Lab Manager
BioE Research Safety Liaison
clmc...@clemson.edu

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[Histonet] Missouri/Arkansas Spring Meeting In Branson MO - Join Us!!

[Pamela Marcum via Histonet]

Want something interesting to do May 19-21, 2016? 
Attend the Missouri/Arkansas Histotechnology Annual Symposium in Branson, MO 
It's a beautiful time of year to see Branson! 


*  Earn 13 CEU's to apply to your ASCP CMP Program! 
*  Browse the 16 exhibitors, network & see all the new products. 
*  Attend the HT Readiness Workshop all day Saturday and be entered in a 
drawing for  a $500.00 Educational Scholarship sponsored by StatLab! 
*  Visit the NSH Booth see what's new and be entered into a drawing for a 
free membership NSH! 
* Stop in and enjoy Ada Feldman's "The Joy of Cooking" lecture on Thursday 
evening and then on to the Vendor Reception! 
* Enjoy a complimentary luncheon/presentation on Friday presented by Myriad 
Genetics. 

We would love to see you! 
Deadline for Radisson Hotel Branson is  April 19, 2016. Make your reservations 
early! 
If you are coming but are awaiting funds just return your registration form so 
we know your coming! 
For more information or a program 
Contact Pam Marcum ashn...@comcast.net or Sharon Walsh userwa...@sbcglobal.net 
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[Histonet] Missouri/Arkansas Joint Spring Meeting in Branson MO May 19th-20th

[Pamela Marcum via Histonet]

Want something interesting to do May 19-21, 2016? 
Attend the Missouri/Arkansas Histotechnology Annual Symposium in Branson, MO 
It's a beautiful time of year to see Branson! 


*  Earn 13 CEU's to apply to your ASCP CMP Program! 
*  Browse the 16 exhibitors, network & see all the new products. 
*  Attend the HT Readiness Workshop all day Saturday and be entered in a 
drawing for  a $500.00 Educational Scholarship sponsored by StatLab! 
*  Visit the NSH Booth see what's new and be entered into a drawing for a 
free membership NSH! 
* Stop in and enjoy Ada Feldman's "The Joy of Cooking" lecture on Thursday 
evening and then on to the Vendor Reception! 
* Enjoy a complimentary luncheon/presentation on Friday presented by Myriad 
Genetics. 

We would love to see you! 
Deadline for Radisson Hotel Branson is  April 19, 2016. Make your reservations 
early! 
If you are coming but are awaiting funds just return your registration form so 
we know your coming! 
For more information or a program 
Contact Pam Marcum ashn...@comcast.net or Sharon Walsh userwa...@sbcglobal.net 
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Re: [Histonet] Reprocessing

[Mca Werdler via Histonet]

What i would do, melt the blocks you made.

1. Put them back in paraffin for one hour
2. Put them back in another paraffin or one hour
3. Put them in xylene for one hour
4. Put them in another xylene for one hour
5. Put them in another xylene for one hour
6. Put them back in paraffin for one hour
7. Put them back  in paraffin for one hour.

It takes some time. The reason why it was dificult to cut is because the
alcohol and paraffin dont mix, there is a possibility that the parafin was
not well enough impregnated in the tissue.
With the above solution, you can restore that.

Maarten

UNAM neurobiologia, histología
Mexico

2016-04-07 4:43 GMT-05:00 Charles Riley via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu>:

> Hello all,
>
>  We had an issue with our processor the other night. Someone accidentally
> put 100% alochol into the last xylene station. The tissue sections were
> difficult to cut and or were unreadable. What is the best way to reprocess
> them?  They are mostly small GI biopsies and only two larger specimens
>
> --
>
> Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM
>
> Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs
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[Histonet] Blog Post--not work related

[Lester Raff MD via Histonet]

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/04/its-a-puzzlement-putting-the-pieces-together-when-building-a-house/

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] Reprocessing

[Charles Riley via Histonet]

Hello all,

 We had an issue with our processor the other night. Someone accidentally
put 100% alochol into the last xylene station. The tissue sections were
difficult to cut and or were unreadable. What is the best way to reprocess
them?  They are mostly small GI biopsies and only two larger specimens

-- 

Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM

Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs
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