Re: [Histonet] Is there a way to orient FFPE sections with an indicator that remains visible post staining?

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi Cheryl,

I have heard of people using cucumber and processing it, but I have not
actually tried it out myself! One of my R friends recommended it to me
when trying to DIY some tumor microarrays. You might be able to try it out
and see if it stains well - I have never actually seen it in person myself!

On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 12:43 PM Cheryl via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi everyone-
> We have a researcher who needs to put multiple samples in one block for
> quality and cost control.  There are four different samples per tissue and
> they've been processed differently but all are FFPE.
> Is there a way to put an orientation mark in the block that transfers to
> the slide - like a section-able plastic bead or wax-based dye so we can
> embed these membranes in a specific order and she can keep track of the
> order on her future slide preps?
> I recall there was a cassette with little plastic 'fingers' to orient
> shave biopsies to embed later where the plastic cut and remained on the
> slide without interfering with any staining process or coverslipping-
> something like that??
>
>
>
> Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)
> Full Staff Inc.
>
> admin@fullstaff.orgtkgnfl...@yahoo.com
> ___
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
>


-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
She/Her
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Cell: (708)269-8610

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain confidential information. If you 
believe that you have received it in error, please delete the email and 
attachments and then notify Tempus by calling *800.739.4137*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Leica Slide Printer

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi all,

I am looking to see if anyone here uses the Leica HistoCore PERMA S Slide
printer/s in their lab? The integration with the Bond III IHC stainer makes
them highly appealing to my team since it will allow us to error proof the
IHC staining process. However, my finance/business folks are worried since
they are guaranteed for 1 year that they will break down after that time
and then we will play the replacement rodeo on our dime.

Thank you so much for your help!

-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
She/Her
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Cell: (708)269-8610

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain confidential information. If you 
believe that you have received it in error, please delete the email and 
attachments and then notify Tempus by calling *800.739.4137*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Dako PD-L1 questions

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi all,

I am looking to connect with people that stain PD-L1s on either of the Dako
Autostainers. My company has been asked by a research/pharma partner if we
would switch our IHC staining system to this brand. We currently use the
Leica Bond IIIs. What I am curious about is how long a run takes, how
reliable you find the instrumentation to be, and how user friendly it is.
Additionally, does it require a lot of maintenance?

Thank you all - feel free to DM me if you prefer.

-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Cell: (708)269-8610

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain confidential information. If you 
believe that you have received it in error, please delete the email and 
attachments and then notify Tempus by calling *800.739.4137*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Human Tissue Blocks

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi Chakib,

I am not sure what kind of budget you have for control tissues, I work in
the private sector unaffiliated with any one medical center so we routinely
have to buy tissue for control blocks and validations of new
antibodies/assays. We use two different suppliers - RS Diagnostics
 and Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN
) They can be pricey, but that may be due to our
business structure and lack of signed agreements to commit to a specific
quantity of samples over time. I hope this helps!

On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 7:48 AM Chakib Boussahmain via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Dear histoneters,I am working on some immunofluorescence multiplex
> staining/ optimization of the different kind of antibodies and I am
> wondering if someone can help me find human tissue block suppliers. I will
> need different type of tissue normal/disease and different organs.Any
> advice/ help you guys would give me would be much appreciated.Thank
> youChakib BoussahmainHistotechnologistCambridge MA
> ___
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
>


-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Cell: (708)269-8610

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain confidential information. If you 
believe that you have received it in error, please delete the email and 
attachments and then notify Tempus by calling *800.739.4137*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Help to interview new employees for the first time

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi Blanca,

I think practical skills tests are a great idea. BUT I also think you need
to make sure that having someone that isn't an employee doing tasks in the
lab is a responsibility your lab would willingly take on if something were
to happen. If the candidate cut themselves and was litigious they could go
after your lab. I have not heard of it happening, but I know in this day
and age it can be a risk. Otherwise I try to ask probing questions -
usually things that cannot be answered with Yes or No. Also, I try to ask
about things you really want to know - how do they manage stress, do they
have troubleshooting experience, if so can they explain the problem and how
they solved it. Are they intuitive enough, that looking back on a
troubleshooting or stressful event can they identify what they would have
done differently? I want to make sure that the people I hire can manage
stress, and think through an issue. I also try to ask them what they feel
makes a good tech, and how they think their coworkers would describe them.
It gets them thinking about the team, not just how they see themselves.

I hope this helps!

On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 2:06 PM Blanca Lopez via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> I am going to interview people for Histotech position for the first
> time...what are the best questions to ask? How do I prepare myself? what is
> the I need to know that they are the best one? What should I ask or choose?
> Is good to put them in action like cutting or staining to check on their
> skills or what are your recommendations? thank you for your help
>
> Blanca Lopez HT (ASCP)cm
> Senior Histotechnologist
> UT Southwestern Medical Center
> Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
> UTSTR Biorepository Tissue Lab
> 6000 Harry Hines Blvd NB5.102
> Dallas, Texas 75390
> 214-648-7598
> blanca.lo...@utsouthwestern.edu
>
>
>
> 
>
> UT Southwestern
>
>
> Medical Center
>
>
>
> The future of medicine, today.
>
> ___
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
>


-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Cell: (708)269-8610

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive any 
privileges or rights of confidentiality.  If you are not the recipient, or 
the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the 
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, 
distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any 
attachments is strictly prohibited. * If you have received this 
transmission in error, please notify us immediately at **(855)-442-8305** 
and permanently delete this email and any attachments*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Tissue scrolling

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hello Histonetters,

I am curious if any of you perform scrolling of paraffin embedded tissue
for molecular studies? If so, what precautions do you take to minimize
contamination? I am asking specifically about at the cutting station as
that is my area of expertise. But we are looking to pilot this for samples
that in the past have had large quantities of recuts.

Thank you for any information you can provide!

-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Cell: (708)269-8610

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive any 
privileges or rights of confidentiality.  If you are not the recipient, or 
the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the 
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, 
distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any 
attachments is strictly prohibited. * If you have received this 
transmission in error, please notify us immediately at **(855)-442-8305** 
and permanently delete this email and any attachments*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Antibodies

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi Laura,

What stainer did you previously have? I might be interested if it is from
either the Roche or Leica platforms as we have both currently at my lab.
Also what antibodies?

Thank you,

On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:22 AM Jones, Laura P. via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Good Morning.  We have changed immunostainers and have lots of antibodies
> left from our previous one.  They are not expired.  We would like to give
> them to a school or research facility who could put them to good use.  We
> would gladly ship them at your expense if anyone is interested.
>
> Thanks,
> Laura Jones
>
> Laura Jones
> Sharon Regional Medical Center, "A Steward Family Hospital"
> 740 East State Street
> Sharon, PA 16146
> (P) 724-983-3950 Ext. 4875  |  (F) 724-983-3982
> www.SharonRegionalHealth.org
>
> ___
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
>


-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Cell: (708)269-8610

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive any 
privileges or rights of confidentiality.  If you are not the recipient, or 
the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the 
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, 
distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any 
attachments is strictly prohibited. * If you have received this 
transmission in error, please notify us immediately at **(855)-442-8305** 
and permanently delete this email and any attachments*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Use of Freeze Spray in a Cryostat

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi Jennifer -

It was my understanding that the recall was particularly related to the
flammability of the freeze spray. If you can find a spray with out a
flammability hazard you can keep using the spray. I don't have a lot of
frozen sections in my current job. But in my last job, and my experience in
hospitals to get rapid results for patients still on the table sprays are
used. In cases of TB they are discouraged.

On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 12:12 PM Schumacher, Jennifer J via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
> Looking for some documentation regarding the use of Freeze Spray in
> cryostats.
>
> A Best Practice document would be ideal, but in the absence of such a
> document, I would like to hear how others are planning to address the
> "recall" by Leica where they do not recommend the use of the Freeze Spray
> in their cryostats due to the possibility of a fire (flammable reagent).
>
> I personally have always had concerns around infection since the specimens
> are fresh and using the spray could aerosolize any infectious agents that
> are present.
>
> There is a lot of pressure to freeze things rapidly to meet the FS TAT, so
> the battle goes back and forth.
>
> Any feedback is much appreciated.
>
> Jennifer
>
>
> 
>
> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are
> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
> addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual
> responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be
> advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use,
> dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly
> prohibited.
>
> If you have received this communication in error, please return it to the
> sender immediately and delete the original message and any copy of it from
> your computer system. If you have any questions concerning this message,
> please contact the sender. Disclaimer R001.0
> ___
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
>


-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Ph:(312) 638-6344 Ext.3835

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive any 
privileges or rights of confidentiality.  If you are not the recipient, or 
the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the 
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, 
distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any 
attachments is strictly prohibited. * If you have received this 
transmission in error, please notify us immediately at **(855)-442-8305** 
and permanently delete this email and any attachments*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] What would your advice be for a New Grad? I speak

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

I agree with what Toysha said, and also don't take your more experienced
techs for granted! There is great value in techs that have been at this for
a long time. They may not seem tech savvy, or fast to you now, but some of
them have been at this longer than us younger techs have been alive! Some
of the greatest cutting troubleshooting tips I have came as the result of
the knowledge of these veterans! You truly do not realize how helpful they
are/have been until they are no longer your neighbor to ask questions of!

On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 1:01 PM Mayer,Toysha N via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Pam,
>
> My advice would be to remember that they should first master their
> entry-level competencies before focusing on advanced techniques.  The
> ability to master those techniques prove invaluable when taking the BOC and
> maintaining employment.
>
>
> Toysha N. Mayer D.H.Sc., MBA, HT(ASCP)
> Assistant Professor/Education Coordinator
> HTL Program
> MD Anderson School of Health Professions
> 713.563.3481
> tnma...@mdanderson.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2018 11:18:41 -0500
> From: "Pam Barker" 
> To: "Histonetters Histonet" 
> Subject: [Histonet] What would your advice be for a New Grad? I speak
> to aclass on Thursday!
> Message-ID: <01d501d47523$37a5b9a0$a6f12ce0$@earthlink.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;   charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Dear Histonetters,
> I hope this is the start to a fantastic week!
>
> I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who responded for their
> fantastic ideas for promoting the histology field.
>
> Thursday morning I will be speaking to a group of histotechs getting ready
> to head out to their externships and then into their first jobs in the
> field.
>
> My question to you is if you had one piece of advice for them what would
> it be?
>
> Rather than send another email later this week let me take a minute and
> tell you about the opportunities I am working on that I am most excited
> about.
> I am excited about these opportunities because all of these positions are
> full time, permanent and offer excellent compensation, benefits and
> relocation assistance.  Most are DAY SHIFT!!!
> They are ready to interview and hire NOW and you can start now or AFTER
> the Holidays!!
>
> Without Further Ado here are the exciting opportunities I am currently
> recruiting for:
>
>
> Histology Leadership Opportunities:
> Fayetteville, NC
>
> Histology Territory Sales Manager
> Texas
> OH
>
> Histotechnician/Histotechnologist ? DAYS Austin, TX Springfield, MA
> Fayetteville, NC Norfolk, VA
>
> Histonetters, if you or anyone you know are interested in hearing more
> about any of these opportunities or have another type of position or area
> in mind and would like some help in your job search please let me know.
> Just shoot me an e-mail at rel...@earthlink.net or give me a call toll
> free at
> 866-607-3542 or on my cell at 407-353-5070.
>
>
> And if you have a second I would love to hear what you would like the new
> grads to know.  Thanks again!!!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks-Pam
>
> Right Place, Right Time, Right Move with RELIA!
>
> Thank You!
> ?Pam M. Barker
> ?
> Pam Barker
> President/Senior Recruiting Specialist-Histology RELIA Solutions
> Specialists in Allied Healthcare Recruiting
> 5703 Red Bug Lake Road #330
> Winter Springs, FL 32708-4969
> Phone: (407)657-2027
> Cell: (407)353-5070
> FAX: (407)678-2788
> E-mail: rel...@earthlink.net
> www.facebook.com/PamBarkerRELIA
> www.linkedin.com/in/reliasolutions
> www.twitter.com/pamatrelia
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged,
> confidential, and/or protected from disclosure. This e-mail message may
> contain protected health information (PHI); dissemination of PHI should
> comply with applicable federal and state laws. If you are not the intended
> recipient, or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, any
> further review, disclosure, use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of
> this message or any attachment (or the information contained therein) is
> strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail
> message in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete all
> references to it and its contents from your systems.
>
>
> ___
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
>


-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Ph:(312) 638-6344 Ext.3835

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive 

[Histonet] RUO antibody

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi All,

I am looking to see if anyone has had any experience with the antibody AXL.
We are trying to work it up on our Roche Discovery Ultra and it does not
seem like it stains both nuclear and cytoplasic cell features. We only seem
to see cytoplasmic staining, and in general most tumors are showing
negative results.

I currently am using the Ultraview kit for optimization, our pathologist
likes CC2 for 44 min, Ab. Inc for 40 min using a 1:100 dilution.

Anyone have any suggestions that might help? If you want more detailed info
I can provide as well!

-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Supervisor

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Ph:(312) 638-6344 Ext.3835

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive any 
privileges or rights of confidentiality.  If you are not the recipient, or 
the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the 
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, 
distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any 
attachments is strictly prohibited. * If you have received this 
transmission in error, please notify us immediately at **(855)-442-8305** 
and permanently delete this email and any attachments*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] LDT question

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi All,

I have a validation question - we are looking into buying an RUO rated IHC
stainer for a future multiplexing project. Roche's Discovery Ultra to be
specific.

I have a pathologist that is convinced that we can run our clinical
antibodies on it as an LDT and still bill for the work. The material I have
read up to this point regarding that instrument explicitly states that no
slides can be run for diagnostic purposes. The instrument has software that
allows you to use it to mimic the IVD instruments' software capabilities so
you can validate a protocol on it, then move it right over to the Benchmark
so I can see why the idea that it can run our IVD items seems plausable.
However what I need to know is which is correct?

I do not want to do something that I am uncomfortable doing without
checking with others in my field first.

Thanks!

-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histotechnician

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Ph:(312) 638-6344 Ext.3835

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive any 
privileges or rights of confidentiality.  If you are not the recipient, or 
the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the 
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, 
distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any 
attachments is strictly prohibited. * If you have received this 
transmission in error, please notify us immediately at **(855)-442-8305** 
and permanently delete this email and any attachments*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Molecular Testing

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi All,

When cutting for NGS testing what additional measures do you take to
minimize contamination? We are a pretty clean outfit here, but still, have
some trace sample carryover occurring in cases we cut in-house. We already
use a fresh blade with every case, use tools like forceps instead of
fingers to transfer sections from our blade to our bath, and wipe down the
blade holder and water bath surface between every case.

Our NGS team is finding very small - like flake sized bits - of
contamination in samples, we do not know for sure that it is from cutting.
However, they want all departments to troubleshoot. Any suggestions would
be a great help!
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Whole Slide Imaging

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi All,

I am curious if any of you have used a whole slide imager, and if so how
did you structure your validation plan? Our lab does not make primary Dx,
we review samples for tumor content to use for NGS testing. We record
images so we can keep a record of the tissue once we send the slides back
to the original facilities. Any questions I will gladly add more!

Thanks!

-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Lead Histotechnician

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Ph:(312) 638-6344 Ext.3835

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive any 
privileges or rights of confidentiality.  If you are not the recipient, or 
the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the 
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, 
distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any 
attachments is strictly prohibited. * If you have received this 
transmission in error, please notify us immediately at **(855)-442-8305** and 
permanently delete this email and any attachments*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Suggested Requirements for new uncertified HTs

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

Hi All,

I work at a Start-Up and I was our first hire. I have been practicing since
2011 when I got my certification. However, we are looking to expand, what
would you suggest our baseline technical competencies be for a position
that focuses exclusively on cutting and IHC. In an interview it is hard to
access what a person is capable of, would it be acceptable for me to have
applicants performs a cutting time test?

I am open to hiring new techs, but I want to make sure we are not hamstrung
by a great interviewer with a lacking technical skill set.

Thanks!

-- 

Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
Histotechnician

Tempus Labs
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago IL 60654
Ph:(312) 638-6344 Ext.3835

-- 
This email and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential 
information and/or protected health information (PHI) that is protected by 
federal and state privacy laws.  It is intended solely for the use of 
Tempus Labs and the recipient(s) named above.  Nothing contained in this 
communication and any attachments thereto is intended to waive any 
privileges or rights of confidentiality.  If you are not the recipient, or 
the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the 
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, 
distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any 
attachments is strictly prohibited. * If you have received this 
transmission in error, please notify us immediately at **(855)-442-8305** and 
permanently delete this email and any attachments*.
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] HPV DNA Probe question

[Erin McCarthy via Histonet]

 I am curious what people are using for HPV probes. We recently stumbled
upon the fact that our current probe choice is RUO - to avoid a sticky
validation and LDT process I would like to replace that with an ASR or IVD
ideally. I cannot seem to find one, however. Additionally, our Pathologists
prefer HR and LR be run on separate slides instead of as a cocktail.

Anyone have any thoughts?

*Erin McCarthy HT, ASCP*

Third Shift Lead Histotechnician

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

530 NE Glen Oak Ave. Peoria, IL

Phone (309)624-9043
___
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet