Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 189, Issue 24

[Trevor Wicks via Histonet]

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: Tissue Contamination (Garrey Faller)
   2. 10% NBF Substitutes (Sandra Cheasty)
   3. Xylene substitutes for clearing agents
  (Hagon, Christopher (Health))
   4. Re: Xylene substitutes for clearing agents (Ingles Claire)
   5. New Job Opportunity - Histology Technician II -   Frederick, MD
  (Mack Lloyd)
   6. Re: Xylene substitutes for clearing agents (Rene J Buesa)
   7. Start Fall with a Histology Position (Andrea Costello)
   8. RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin. 8/28/2019   Opportunities On
  and Off the Bench! (Pam Barker)


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Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:35:57 -0400
From: Garrey Faller 
To: John Garratt 
Cc: "Joe W. Walker, Jr." ,
"histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu"

Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue Contamination
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I agree with the comments made.
How do Histotechs mitigate the risk?
Do they use water? Do they just place the forceps back into the hot well/holder 
at the embedder? What is the best way to ensure safe embedding by the Histotech?

Although rare, contaminants do end up in blocks. The grosser says it?s the 
Histotech at fault. The Histotech says it?s the grosser.

I once inspected a lab and I witnessed the use of a microbiology flame 
sterilizer to sterilize the Histotech forceps between biopsies.   Never seen 
that before.

Garrey

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> On Aug 27, 2019, at 12:19 PM, John Garratt via Histonet 
>  wrote:
>
> With regard to forceps: Do NOT use rat tooth or serrated forceps because even 
> with rinsing there is potential for micro fragments to be trapped and carried 
> over to the next sample. This also applies to forceps used at the tissue 
> embedding stage. It is all about mitigating of risk.
>
> John
>
> www.ciqc.ca
>
> ??? Original Message ???
>> On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8:36 AM, Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet 
>>  wrote:
>>
>> We utilize small, disposable absorbent pads, which also absorb the formalin 
>> fumes. We obtain ours through Leica/former Surgipath. They work well and are 
>> changed in between cases. Each case utilizes a new scalpel blade and forceps 
>> are rinsed in water between cases. I am not aware of any cross over of 
>> tissues between cases when utilizing these practices.
>>
>> Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)
>> Anatomical Pathology Manager
>> joewal...@rrmc.org, www.rrmc.org
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Cartun, Richard via Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 2:48 PM
>> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>> Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Contamination
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>> What are people doing to ensure that there is no tissue carry-over on 
>> instruments between cases when grossing? Thank you.
>>
>> Richard
>>
>> Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
>> Director, Histology & The Martin M. Berman, MD Immunopathology/Morphologic 
>> Proteomics Laboratory Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant 
>> Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital
>> 80 Seymour Street
>> Hartford, CT 06102
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[Histonet] RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin. 8/28/2019 Opportunities On and Off the Bench!

[Pam Barker via Histonet]

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[Histonet] Start Fall with a Histology Position

[Andrea Costello via Histonet]

Hi Histonetters,

I just wanted to reach out to you about some permanent/ full time histology
positions that I just got in this week.  If you are interested – you will
be one of the first candidates under consideration for these positions and
will get a leg up on the competition! If you are interested in any of these
positions or exploring a new histology opportunity send your resume to
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This laboratory is looking to hire a night shift experienced Histotech.
This is a permanent and full time position. For consideration, candidates
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This hospital is looking to add a permanent and full time histotech on DAY
Shift (5a-1:30pm).  candidates will have experience in a high volume
laboratory environment and have experience with embedding (routine and
biopsy) as well as manual stains. Applicants must have completed a
Histotechnican (HT) program accredited by NAACLS or an AS degree in a
related field. Also, applicants must either have HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
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I am working on similar positions in *Georgia, New York, North Carolina,
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Re: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for clearing agents

[Rene J Buesa via Histonet]

 Under separate cover I am sending you 3 papers of mine that answer your 
question.René
On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 08:45:31 AM EDT, Ingles Claire via Histonet 
 wrote:  
 
 Chris:
Propar from Anatech works great for us. I believe it is still advisable to use 
xylene in the cleaning cycle on the processors though. We had to go back the 
other way a bit when our Doc wanted a tape coverslipper. Now he gripes about 
the xylene smell. Hmmm.
Claire


From: Hagon, Christopher (Health) via Histonet 

Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 10:53 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for clearing agents

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Hello histonetters!

I realise that this has been asked a lot, but cannot find a good link for the 
comparisons of each. I am charged with looking into converting our lab to go 
xylene free. We don't want to go down the limonene path, so that leaves the 
isopropyl alcohol method, or the aliphatic hydrocarbon xylene substitution 
(Leica Sub-X etc).

Looking for opinions from each camp if possible, on how easy or hard it was to 
change procedures. Was there much trial and error in changing the processing 
protocols with the aliphatics? Any pitfalls I should look out for?

Any input greatly appreciated.


Chris Hagon | Senior Scientist, Anatomical Pathology
ACT Pathology | health.act.gov.au



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[Histonet] New Job Opportunity - Histology Technician II - Frederick, MD

[Mack Lloyd via Histonet]

Hi All,

We are hiring for a Histology Technician II in Frederick, MD for a
Multi-Billion dollar leader in the Research Space. We are looking for
individuals with basic histology skills (trimming, embedding, microtomy,
staining, etc.) and will be cross training in other areas of the Pathology
lab. An HT or HLT license is preferred.  This is a growing organization
with many advancement opportunities. If you are interested in learning more
please let me know contact me at m...@personifysearch.com.

Have a great day!

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Re: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for clearing agents

[Ingles Claire via Histonet]

Chris:
Propar from Anatech works great for us. I believe it is still advisable to use 
xylene in the cleaning cycle on the processors though. We had to go back the 
other way a bit when our Doc wanted a tape coverslipper. Now he gripes about 
the xylene smell. Hmmm.
Claire


From: Hagon, Christopher (Health) via Histonet 

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Hello histonetters!

I realise that this has been asked a lot, but cannot find a good link for the 
comparisons of each. I am charged with looking into converting our lab to go 
xylene free. We don't want to go down the limonene path, so that leaves the 
isopropyl alcohol method, or the aliphatic hydrocarbon xylene substitution 
(Leica Sub-X etc).

Looking for opinions from each camp if possible, on how easy or hard it was to 
change procedures. Was there much trial and error in changing the processing 
protocols with the aliphatics? Any pitfalls I should look out for?

Any input greatly appreciated.


Chris Hagon | Senior Scientist, Anatomical Pathology
ACT Pathology | health.act.gov.au



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