Re: [Histonet] Question Regarding HM355S Automatic Microtome

[Donna Emge via Histonet]

Diana,

I have used the HM355S at two different labs and liked it. Make sure to
demo it or purchase it with the “E” type disposable blade carrier. No one
liked the “ER” type blade carrier.  You can see the difference between them
in the operator manual -?just do a browser search for the manual. I also
really liked using the foot pedal to stop and start. The memory feature
makes fast work of. trimming blocks. When you put the next block in the
clamp, push the memory button and it retracts to the exact position needed
to start trimming the block.

Donna Emge
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[Histonet] What is considered Grossing according to CLIA and CAP? Definition?

[Donna Emge via Histonet]

I hope someone here can help. I recently visited a lab that has the lab
assistants weigh placentas and document, cut the membrane off in one piece
around the placenta, cut the umbilical cord off 1” from the placenta, then
weigh again, document the weight again, and add the formalin for the PAs to
gross the next day.  They consider what the lab assistants are doing as
processing, not part of grossing. Is this correct? The PAs and Pathologists
would like the lab assistants to do this at our lab.

   1. What is the CLIA and CAP actual definition of grossing? Where do I
   find this?
   2. Is what the lab assistants are doing at that lab actually a part of
   grossing, or are they just processing the placentas by the regulatory
   definition?


Thank you in advance,



*Donna Emge, HT (ASCP)*
UChicago Medicine | AdventHealth
GL Regional Laboratory Manager | Histology

Donna.Emge(@)AdventHealth.com
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[Histonet] Job Opening in La Grange, IL

[Donna Emge via Histonet]

Hello all,

AdventHealth is hiring for Histology Techs for our new Histology Lab in La
Grange, IL.  We have day and overnight positions currently available. We
are a small lab that offers full benefits, and good pay, while working with
a great bunch of people. Everyone helps each other. We work hard to
encourage team values, open honest communication and a system of continuous
quality improvement.

We will perform special stains by hand with kits and immunos on the Ventana
Benchmark Ultra. Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a
Histology Technician with competency in the areas of processing, embedding,
and microtomy. Immuno experience and HT or HTL certification is preferred,
but not required. We are hiring now!

Click on the links below to see the job description, hours and days, submit
your resume and apply.
Note:  *Lab Location is actually LaGrange Hospital, La Grange, IL*
Histology Techs, Overnight (Job Number: 23001761)
 AdventHealth Jobs - Histology Tech, Overnight in Hinsdale, Illinois,
United States

Histology Tech, Days  (Job Number:23001757)
AdventHealth Jobs - Histology Tech, Days in Hinsdale, Illinois, United
States


If questions, contact

*Shaunay Duncan(Jenkins)*

AdventHealth

Talent Acquisition Partner | Talent Acquisition HRSS

Shaunay.Duncan <@t> adventhealth.com


or contact me directly at

*Donna Emge, HT (ASCP)*
UChicago Medicine | AdventHealth
GL Regional Laboratory Manager | Histology

708-715-5720

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[Histonet] Anyone Using LaserTrack PH6 or PH8 Tissue Cassette Printer General Data

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Is anyone using to the LaserTrack PH6 or PH8 Tissue Cassette Printer from
General Data? I am looking for information about how you like it and if
there are any issues to consider. Pros and cons.

Donna Emge, HT(ASCP)
Histology Laboratory Manager
Ascension Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX
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[Histonet] Skin Sample with Tattoo - need to remove for diagnosis

[Donna Emge via Histonet]

Hello fellow histonetters,

We received a skin sample that has ink from a tattoo - the sample if from
tattooed skin. One of our pathologists would like us to see if we can get
rid of the tattoo ink from the sections before H&E staining. Does anyone
out there know how to do this?

Thank you,
Donna Emge
Anatomic Pathology Manager
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago

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[Histonet] Laboratory Developed Test LDT process example for antibodies, specifically P16

[Donna Emge via Histonet]

P16 antibody is soon to move from an FDA approved IVD to a LDT. I have not
performed a LDT before. I read COM.4020. Would someone be willing to share
one of their LDT workups for an antibody that meets CAP requirements? I
want to make sure I am on the right track and do not miss anything.





*Donna J. Emge, HT(ASCP)*

Histology Manager

South Bend Medical Foundation

(574) 234-4176 ext. 1345

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[Histonet] New Tissue Processor Validation Protocol / SOP

[Donna Emge via Histonet]

Would someone be willing to share their approved SOP method for validation
of a new tissue processor before using it with patient tissue? Also,
the approved SOP for validation of changes to a tissue processing program.
I need this for CAP. How do I find  recommendations for this on the CAP
website for future reference?

Thank you,
Donna

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(574) 234-4176 ext. 1345

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