[Histonet] Histotech Opportunity in South Georgia - SEPA Labs
SEPA Labs, since 1992, is a dynamic CAP accredited laboratory serving multiple regional facilities in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. We are committed to providing superior quality anatomical pathology services to our patients and physicians, while exceeding service expectations through our dedicated employees. SEPA Labs is currently seeking an experienced Histotechnician for a full-time night shift opportunity. The histotechnician will prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. The candidate needs to possess a broad knowledge of the technical aspects of histology including but not limited to section cutting, embedding, frozen section, and special staining. This position is onsite at our main laboratory in Brunswick, Georgia. Brunswick is situated in Glynn County on the southern portion of Georgia's scenic coastline and is the gateway of the Golden Isles. Glynn County is comprised of 4 barrier islands - St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, and Little St. Simons Island - and the mainland containing the city of Brunswick. Brunswick is separated from the barrier islands by the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. Whether you're looking for serene marshes, coastal wildlife, breathtaking beaches, world-class golf and fishing, historical landmarks, family activities, quaint shopping, festivals or galleries, the Golden Isles has something for everyone. Learn more about SEPA at www.sepalabs.com<http://www.sepalabs.com> For more information or to apply, please visit the careers section of the SEPA Labs website or contact Jennifer McIntyre, jjohn...@sepalabs.com<mailto:jjohn...@sepalabs.com>. Jennifer (Johnson) McIntyre, SHRM-CP HR Manager, SEPA Labs Phone: (912) 261-2669, ext. 1059 Fax: (912) 261-0753 Important Notice: This e-mail is intended for the use of the person to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please destroy this message and contact the Chief Privacy Officer at PathGroup immediately at (800)-366-5847. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Chatter in sections
We recently switched paraffin and our pathologist is complaining of chatter in sections. My coworker and I split blocks and some sections are cut by her and some by me. The only difference we have made is a change in paraffin paraffin. Any suggestions for a smoother section? Just for informational purposes, the old paraffin used was Henry’s wonder wax which has been discontinued and the new paraffin is Surgipath EM 400. Thanks, Jennifer Sent from Jenny's iPhone ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Is there a Pathology billing hotline?
Today we received one container labelled 'sentinel nodes' for frozen section. There were five nodes and they were placed in two chucks. How in the heck are we to know how to code for charges for this? Is it per container, per node, or per frozen? Plus, is there a person or agency that you can call to ask these questions? Thanks, Jennifer Johnson Sent from Jenny's iPhone ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Local service company for cryocut 1800 in San Diego area?
Hi Guys Can anyone recommend a local service company for the cryocut 1800 in the San Diego area. Thanks in advance. Jennifer Jennifer L. Johnson, Ph.D. Staff Scientist The Scripps Research Institute ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Manual for Reichert-Jung/Leica Cryocut 1800 Cryostat with 2020 microtome?
Hi Guys Does anyone have a copy of the manual for the Reichert-Jung/Leica Cryocut 1800 Cryostat with 2020 microtome? Thanks in advance. Jennifer L. Johnson, Ph.D. Staff Scientist The Scripps Research Institute 10550 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037 jjohn...@scripps.edu ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Histology for kids
I did tonsils one time and since most of them have had theirs removed, they were very interested. We also have autopsy tissue, brains, lung, liver, heart, in jars of formalin which are always a hit for them to see but not touch! Good Luck, it will be so much fun watching their faces. Jennifer Johnson, HTL (ASCP) _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®: Search, add, and share the web’s latest sports videos. Check it out. http://www.windowslive.com/Online/Hotmail/Campaign/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_QA_HM_sports_videos_072009cat=sports___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Eosin in Alcohol
A couple of weeks ago I posted the message below on the histonet and all of you responded that it shouldn't matter so I have finally gotten a reply from the company we send our prostate biopsies off to and below is their response. So now you know the rest of the story! We have used Eosin in the last 95% alcohol on the tissue processor for several years. I usually add approximately 5 ml to the full jug. It is a great tool to use for embedding. However, we received a letter from the lab that we send our prostate biopsies to saying that it was undesirable because it interfered with their immuno staining. They sent us some cobalt blue to use in the place of eosin along with mixing instructions and the whole batch of tissues came out such a dark blue. There is no delineations in the color of the blue and I found it to be useless for helping to embed. I would rather do without anything than use cobalt blue. I guess the point of my rambling is, Eosin is a wonderful tool to use unless you are doing immunos on prostate biopsies. Thanks, Jennifer Johnson, HTL (ASCP) Their reply: The problem is that eosin belongs to a family of polycyclic aromatic flourescent compounds that in high concentrations binds to and saturates all tissue components. When immunoflourescence is performed on such tissue- as in the prostate px+ test- the diffuse background autoflourescence signal from prior treatment with these compounds can interfere with, and even totally overwhelm, the signal of the flourescent-labeled antibodies used to localize biomarkers in the tissue. _ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: Eosin in alcohol
We have used Eosin in the last 95% alcohol on the tissue processor for several years. I usually add approximately 5 ml to the full jug. It is a great tool to use for embedding. However, we received a letter from the lab that we send our prostate biopsies to saying that it was undesirable because it interfered with their immuno staining. They sent us some cobalt blue to use in the place of eosin along with mixing instructions and the whole batch of tissues came out such a dark blue. There is no delineations in the color of the blue and I found it to be useless for helping to embed. I would rather do without anything than use cobalt blue. I guess the point of my rambling is, Eosin is a wonderful tool to use unless you are doing immunos on prostate biopsies. Thanks, Jennifer Johnson, HTL (ASCP) _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Storage_062009___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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Can anyone tell me how to use liquid nitrogen on fatty sections and also give me a source for purchasing it and a rough estimate of how much it costs. I would appreciate any help. We have been battling difficult breast specimens at our tiny little (cheap) hospital for entirely too long. Thanks, Jennifer Johnson, HTL,(ASCP) _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get e-mail storage that grows with you. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Storage2_042009___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
