[Histonet] gram stain/label issues
HI all, We are doing gram stains manually, and the acetone is removing some of the 'ink' from the printed labels making them difficult to read--let alone scan the barcode. Does anyone have any suggestions/hints on what they are using for their gram stain that may lessen the acetone removal of the print on the labels? Is there a system that will not affect the slide labels? Is there a gram stain that anyone could recommend that does not use acetone? Thank you in advance, Jacqueline Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Diagnostic Scientific Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Phone: 403-770-3588 Pager: 403-212-8223 X07630 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Cassette Marking
Surgipath 01880 Permanent Ink . Ultra fine point. Non-toxic Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Diagnostic Scientific Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Phone: 403-770-3588 Pager: 403-212-8223 X07630 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sherwood, Margaret [msherw...@partners.org] Sent: October 19, 2010 12:38 PM To: Nita Searcy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette Marking The marking pencils work fine and we just ordered some marking pens from StatLab which work great. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nita Searcy Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 2:22 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Cassette Marking Importance: High ** High Priority ** If you HAVE to manually mark cassettes - what are you using? Cassette pens ? Pencils ? What is the rest of the world doing? Anything else on the market? Thanks Nita Searcy, HT/HTL (ASCP) Scott and White Hospital Division Manager, Anatomic Pathology 2401 S. 31st. Street 254-724-2438 Temple, Texas, 76502 nsea...@swmail.sw.org 254-724-2438 The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] embedding beads/tissue marking dyes
Hi We may be encountering some issues with our tissue marking dyes 'clogging' up our processors. Ive heard of a system where a coloured 'bead' is embedded right beside the tissue, and subsequently cut onto the slide. This does not mark the margins obviously, but is used as a method to track like specimens that are grossed, embedded and subsequently cut in a row. (red, orange, green, blue.) I explored the archives for embedding beads, but only found reference to a glass bead that is placed in the wax inside the block, but not subsequently cut. PS: we are still troubleshooting our dyes (dilutions, brand, etc.), but if anyone has a brand of dye that they like and have no issues with, I'd be thrilled to get the information as well! Thanks in advance, Jacquie Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Diagnostic Scientific Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Phone: 403-770-3588 Pager: 403-212-8223 X07630 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] dictation systems
Hi all! Anyone out there have any recommendations for dictation systems? I have the rare and exciting opportunity to help plan a new lab within a new hospital and we'd like to consider a new dictation system. We'd need something that would work for grossing, autopsy, pathologists and (possibly remote) access for transcriptionists. We'd prefer a hands free system for grossing and autopsy at least. We're leaning away from voice recognition for various reasons. We're open to telephone systems or computer systems. Any suggestions? VENDORS WELCOME! Thanks in advance, Jacquie Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Foothills Medical Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Ph: 403-944-1578 Fax: 403-944-4748 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Formula 83-Thank you!
Thank you all for taking time to respond to my inquiry about Formula 83. We received a free sample and will perform some trials and I will post our results on the Histonet asap. Of course, there can always be hidden challenges bringing reagents over the Canadian border, so that in itself can prove interesting, (eh!) Thanks Jacquie Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Foothills Medical Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Ph: 403-944-1578 Fax: 403-944-4748 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Formula 83 users?
HI all. I have searched the Histonet archives and found a lot of very positive reviews regarding Formula 83. I am wondering if anyone has encountered any issues with using Formula 83 on a stainer and then xylene on a tape coverslipper. Are there any miscibility issues? Are you soaking in xylene prior to tape coverslipping required? Any helpful hints/tips/tricks? Thank you in advance. Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Foothills Medical Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Ph: 403-944-1578 Fax: 403-944-4748 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] (no subject)
We file all our blank slides with the stained slides. That way we can always go back to them rather than cutting any more on an already minute piece of tissue remaining. Also, for legal reasons, what if the blanks that are discarded contained tumor? (or NO tumor) IE: Showing something other than what the original stained slides showed. Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Foothills Medical Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Ph: 403-944-1578 Fax: 403-944-4748 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun [rcar...@harthosp.org] Sent: March 31, 2009 1:45 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; debra.or...@uchospitals.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] (no subject) Here at Hartford Hospital we do the following for biopsies: Prostate: 5 slides (1, 3, and 5 - HE/2 and 4 - unstain) Lung: 5 slides (1, 3, and 5 - HE/2 and 4 - unstain) Breast: 7 slides (1, 4, and 7 - HE/ 2 ,3, 5, and 6 - unstain) Transplant heart: 8 slides (1, 3, 5, and 7 - HE/2, 4, 6, and 8 - unstain) Richard Richard W. Cartun, Ph.D. Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimens Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 (860) 545-0174 Fax debra.or...@uchospitals.edu 3/31/2009 10:30 AM We are currently handling all prostate, lung, heart, and breast biopsies as fine needle biopsies (FNB). We cut 10 slides 3 of which are used for HE's and the rest as unstained plus slides. What has happened is that we throw thousands of unused expensive slides a year because they are not used. Is there a general standard in practice out there for FNBs? Unfortunately, with the economy the way it is; and trying always to find ways to bring down expenses this seems counteractive. Thank you Debi Debra Ann Ortiz Chief Medical Technologist The University of Chicago Medical Center Room E-602-A 5841 S. Maryland Avenue Chicago, Il 60637 phone: 773.702.5237 This e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this e-mail message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and destroy all copies of the transmittal. Thank you University of Chicago Medical Center ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Flame substitute for embedding
We also used to have an open flame while embedding! Now, we simply have a policy in place where after EACH cassette is embedded, the Techs MUST thoroughly wipe their forceps with disposable Kleenex (and then dispose of it!). Also, we use toothless forceps as much as possible to reduce the possibility of cross contamination. Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Foothills Medical Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Ph: 403-944-1578 Fax: 403-944-4748 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Celebre Julia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: December 3, 2008 8:38 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Flame substitute for embedding Hello Histoland!! We have just been told we are no longer allowed to use alcohol burners while embedding and we are to find a safer substitute, something to do with no liking an open flame in the lab. Other than incinerators or 6 pairs of forceps at each centre, we've run out of ideas so we are asking all you experts out there what your current practice is.. oh.. this change needs to be done by this Friday!! Julia Celebre MLT Anatomic Pathology Hamilton General Hospital 905-527-0271 ext 46179 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This information is directed in confidence solely to the person named above and may not otherwise be distributed, copied or disclosed. Therefore, this information should be considered strictly confidential. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately via a return email for further direction. Thank you for your assistance. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] formailin dispensing (large volumes)
Hi Histonetters, Can anyone share anything about their formalin preparation and dispensing? We are fortunate enough to be planning for a new morgue. In our existing morgue, we manually make 200L of formalin (from concentrate). It is made in a large tank and then pumped up into the upper tank by a pump that was made by our maintenance dept. (Our morgue staff wear a respirator while making the formalin.) This upper tank, has a gravity fed tap for dispensing. Then, another full tank is made for the bottom tank. Of course, we always have fear of tanks being over-filled or leaking, so we'd like to explore a new system that would be easier, safer and more reliable. We have looked into the formalin dispensing units out there, but the capacity is not large enough for our needs. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Vendors welcome to reply. Thank you, Jacquie Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Foothills Medical Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Ph: 403-944-1578 Fax: 403-944-4748 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Re: As Thanksgiving Approaches
We do release specimens to patients (with photo id required) , but we have forms that they must read and sign (releasing us of any potential issues). On the form, we explain the hazards and how to store human tissue, glass slides, paraffin blocks, etc. We rinse all the fresh specimens to remove as much formalin as possible. We keep a copy attached to the report and send a copy with the pt / family member. Jacquie Jacqueline Farnsworth Anatomic Pathology, Tech III Foothills Medical Centre Calgary Laboratory Services Ph: 403-944-1578 Fax: 403-944-4748 P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vacca Jessica [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: November 25, 2008 7:59 AM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Re: As Thanksgiving Approaches We will only release items to the funeral home, Find out if they already have arrangements with one and release it to them. Otherwise it won't get released. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Podawiltz, Thomas Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:51 AM To: Judy Collins; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Re: As Thanksgiving Approaches Once specimens arrive at our lab, they are ours. We do not give anything back to the patient. No legal liability that way. Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP) Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer LRGHealthcare 603-524-3211 ext: 3220 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Judy Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:37 AM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: As Thanksgiving Approaches One thing to keep in mind about Vinegar, however, is that fungus will still grow in it after a while. Kind of gross! Judy Collins ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet THIS MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL. This e-mail message and any attachments are proprietary and confidential information intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not print,distribute, or copy this message or any attachments. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message and any attachments from your computer. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of LRGHealthcare. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message and any attached documents are only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, retransmission, or other disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and then delete the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
