[Histonet] Special stain validation
If you are doing manual special stains, do you have to validate each new reagent lot number before testing on patient tissue? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] 88305 cuts
In regards to the 88305 cuts, every state/region is different. In NC, medicare part B global billing was cut from $99.84 to $66.68, the TC (technical component) was cut from $64.60 to $30.83 and the PC (professional component) went up from $35.23 to $35.85. These new reimbursement changes started as of Jan 1, 2013. Also, to keep in mind, even though you can bill MC $30.83 for the TC portion, they will only pay 80% of what you bill. So the actual reimbursement is only $24.67. Kelly D. Boyd, BS,HTL(ASCP)QIHC Lab Manager Provia Diagnostics, Inc. 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 kb...@proviadiagnostics.com http://www.proviadiagnostics.com/ Tele (252)-830-6866 (800)-284-0672 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: problem with 88305 reimbursement
Cindy, I do not know all of the facts, but yes as of July 1st, 2012, a grandfather clause was discontinued by Congress. It states: Congress has approved legislation that discontinues direct Medicare payments for the technical component of anatomic pathology services provided to hospitals under the grandfather clause as of July 1, 2012. It makes absolutely no sense. We are having the same issues also. If that patient was even seen as outpatient, you will not get reimbursement if you are an independent outside lab that did the work. There is a 11 page March 2012 article in College of American Pathologist that explains it better. Also you can search for Pathology Technical Charge No Longer Billable by Independent Lab by JoNell Moore. I will be glad to email them to you. Kelly Kelly D. Boyd, BS,HTL(ASCP)QIHC Lab Manager Provia Diagnostics, Inc. 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 kb...@proviadiagnostics.com http://www.proviadiagnostics.com/ Tele (252)-830-6866 (800)-284-0672 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] (no subject)
Since there is discussion of formalin and methanol, I would like to ask everyone.Why would a vendor add methanol to their reagent alcohol and their 10% buffered formalin? What are the advantages/disadvantages to the tissue especially for processing? Kelly ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] fume hoods
Can anyone tell me a company that will test airflow velocity of fume hoods? Close to or in NC. Kelly ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: Embedding beads
I started using the embedding beads several months ago as a quick way to track who embedded what cassette. Each tech is assigned a number according to the number on their microtome. I get the beads from Cancer Diagnostics. You can probably find something similar at a craft store. These come in small round plastic containers that fit easily any where on the embedding center. They place the bead in a bottom corner of the cassette when topping it off with paraffin. They have actually saved us time. Once the techs get used to it, it might add a few seconds to the embedding. Before, the techs had to write down which blocks they embedded. (Very time consuming and often not complete). If I needed to see who embedded a certain block, I had to go check that log book. Now I can see who embedded it just by looking at the block. Kelly ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] LIS vendors
I have never heard of LABLION LIS systems. Anyone out there use it or might be familiar with it?? Kelly ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] cloud based LIS
Is there anyone out there in Histoland who is using a cloud based LIS?? Kelly ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] LIS questions
Is anyone out there familiar with any of the following LIS systems, if so, what are your thoughts?? AIM Path Software systems, Wavefront Software, WinSURGE, CSS LIS What are the opinions out there for a server based system versus a cloud based?? Thanks! Kelly ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 100, Issue 27
I would be very careful when you say you need a CLIA certified tech to do gross (high complexity testing). You actually need someone who meets the CLIA requirements to perform High Complexity Testing. You can have a tech who is certified, but they may not meet the educational requirements. That person MUST have 60 semester hours, 24 of those in science, 6 hours must be Biology and 6 must be Chemistry and documented training in the area of high complexity testing. It has NOTHING to with certification, unfortunately. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Certified techs/high complexity testing
I would be very careful when you say you need a CLIA certified tech to do gross (high complexity testing). You actually need someone who meets the CLIA requirements to perform High Complexity Testing. You can have a tech who is certified, but they may not meet the educational requirements. That person MUST have 60 semester hours, 24 of those in science, 6 hours must be Biology and 6 must be Chemistry and documented training in the area of high complexity testing. It has NOTHING to with certification, unfortunately. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] LIS
In today's Histology world, what is the best LIS and the worst LIS and why??? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] embedding
I have produced a very detailed guide for my techs. A little long, it is about 8 pages including diagrams pertaining mostly to derms. I would be glad to forward to anyone interested. I would also like to share a book. I met the author and she autographed my book at a North Carolina meeting many, many years ago. It is Pearls, Preventatives and Anecdotes in Histologic Technic, by Billy Swisher. I have found it very useful over the years and I always have my trainees read it. One of her statements is an everyday quote in my lab. The finished cassette should almost give the appearance of already been faced off when it is removed from the mold. Orientation is most important, but if the block does not have the faced off appearance, it will be re-embeded until it does! Sure makes cutting a breeze and the Docs love our slides! Kelly Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 (800)-284-0672 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] inventory
Yesterday I inquired If and how labs did inventory for specials and immunos. I meant to ask IF and HOW labs do end of year inventory for specials and immunos. Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] inventory
Can the labs out there tell me IF and how you keep inventory of your special stains and immuno antibodies/reagents? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] High Complexity regulations
I work in a CLIA certified lab. I do not know how different CAP is, but here is what CLIA requires for High complexity testing personnel: TESTING PERSONNEL (42 CFR 493 1489) 1. Licensed MD, DO or DPM. 2. Doctorate, master's, or bachelor's in laboratory science. 3. Associate degree in laboratory science or ♦ 60 semester hours including 24 semester hrs of medical lab technology; or, ♦ 60 semester hrs including 24 hrs of science that includes 6 hrs chemistry, 6 hrs biology, and 12 hrs chemistry, biology or, medical lab tech in any combination and laboratory training that includes either: ♦completion of a clinical lab training program or ♦3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed, 4. Previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under federal regulations prior to February 28,1992(42CFR493,1491). Hope this helps! BTW, they are very strict about checking your high complexity testing personnel records! Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Symphony
I was wondering who out there in Histo Land is using or has used the Ventana Symphony HE stainer and what their experiences have been. Thanks in advance!! Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services Tele (252)-830-6866 (800)-284-0672 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] discarding old dry chemicals with no expiration date
They did not reference any CLIA regulation. It was just suggested that the dry chemicals were not very useful after 10 years. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 (800)-284-0672 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Podawiltz, Thomas tpodawi...@lrgh.org wrote: From: Podawiltz, Thomas tpodawi...@lrgh.org Subject: RE: [Histonet] discarding old dry chemicals with no expiration date To: Kelly Boyd kdboydhi...@yahoo.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 4:15 PM What CLIA regulation did they use for reference for that statement? Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP) Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer LRGHealthcare 603-524-3211 ext: 3220 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kelly Boyd [kdboydhi...@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:24 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] discarding old dry chemicals with no expiration date Our lab recently had our CLIA inspection and the surveyor informed me that we need to discard any dry chemicals with an opened date of more than 10 years, even though none of the dry chemicals have an expiration date. This was not written up as a deficiency, but it was suggested we follow up on this for our next re-certification. I am sure it is best to keep the chemicals current, but is this what all labs are doing? Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 (800)-284-0672 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 ___ 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] discarding old dry chemicals with no expiration date
Our lab recently had our CLIA inspection and the surveyor informed me that we need to discard any dry chemicals with an opened date of more than 10 years, even though none of the dry chemicals have an expiration date. This was not written up as a deficiency, but it was suggested we follow up on this for our next re-certification. I am sure it is best to keep the chemicals current, but is this what all labs are doing? Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 (800)-284-0672 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Block ship out container
I am inquiring for another lab that is searching for what looks like a block holder/container that will hold four blocks for shipping. Has anyone ever seen these or know where they can be found? Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming
My techs use our Para Trimmer from Thermo Scientific Shandon. It will save your hands, but it takes a lot more time than the old fashion hand scraping. I prefer to hand scrape. I can scrape at least twice as many by hand than with the para trimmer. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 --- On Thu, 3/19/09, Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming To: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, Jennifer MacDonald jmacdon...@mtsac.edu, Scott lsc...@sfcn.org, Angela Bitting akbitt...@geisinger.edu Cc: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009, 9:25 AM You will have to time worself as I did to find out that waiting fo the paraffin to melt in order to eliminate it takes 2.5 times more time than doing it manually with a pocket knife (as I used). Manually = 32 secs/block vs. 80 secks./block René J. --- On Thu, 3/19/09, Angela Bitting akbitt...@geisinger.edu wrote: From: Angela Bitting akbitt...@geisinger.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming To: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, Jennifer MacDonald jmacdon...@mtsac.edu, Scott lsc...@sfcn.org Cc: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009, 9:13 AM I've been told that they are slower than scraping by hand. What's the consensus? Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP) Technical Specialist, Histology Geisinger Medical Center 100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00 Danville, PA 17822 phone 570-214-9634 fax 570-271-5916 No trees were hurt in the sending of this email However many electrons were severly inconvienienced! Jennifer MacDonald jmacdon...@mtsac.edu 3/19/2009 12:26 AM We have two in our student lab. It is safer, quicker, and there are a lot less paraffin shavings to clean up. Jennifer MacDonald Scott lsc...@sfcn.org Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 03/18/2009 09:24 PM To Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu cc Subject [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming Hi, Does anybody use a paraffin block dewaxer ? If so does it save any time, how well does it work? Thanks, Scott Hendricksen HT (ASCP) ___ 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 IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you.___ 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Question about Mercedes Medical star frost slides, comments?
I made the switch to Mercedes a while back. I use their clipped corner slides (MER7200) because they work great on our slide printer. I also use their Plus Starfrost slides (MER7255) for our IHC. The sections stay on great, even through antigen retrieval. Probably the best plus slide I have used. Try their samples, I'm sure you will be pleased. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Weems, Joyce jwe...@sjha.org wrote: From: Weems, Joyce jwe...@sjha.org Subject: RE: [Histonet] Question about Mercedes Medical star frost slides, comments? To: Jamie E Erickson jamie.erick...@abbott.com, histonet histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 10:39 AM We use their cheaper ones - CAS 9308 W - and they work just fine. j -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jamie E Erickson Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:28 AM To: histonet histonet Subject: [Histonet] Question about Mercedes Medical star frost slides,comments? Hi All, I was wondering if anyone out there has used Mercedes medical starfrost adhesive slides and how they hold up in IHC. MER 7255 - Slides, adhesive, 90, Starfrost, 10 gross - $235. I am thinking about changing to these slides from our VWR superfrost plus slides to save money but I would like to hear how they hold up in IHC Ag retrieval etc... I have samples from them and will try them on some IHC but I thought I'd get someone else's thoughts. If you have an opinion on the quality of the slides please let me know. Thanks, Jamie ___ Jamie Erickson Sr. Research Associate II M.S. HTL (ASCP) Department: DSMP Abbott Bioresearch Center 100 Research Drive Worcester, MA 01605-4341 508-688-3134 FAX: 508-793-4895 e-mail: jamie.erick...@abbott.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This email, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete this message. ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] Looking for CD41 for FFPE
Try this web site. Biocompare.com. You put in the antibody you are looking for and it will show all the manufactures that make it. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Tiana Fountain tfount...@exchange.hsc.mb.ca wrote: From: Tiana Fountain tfount...@exchange.hsc.mb.ca Subject: [Histonet] Looking for CD41 for FFPE To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 11:46 AM I am looking for a CD41/GpIIb antibody for formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue (prefer clone 5B12) but I can't seem to find any manufacturers. Any ideas? Thanks, Tiana -Inline Attachment Follows- This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original. -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] Hematoxylin Counterstain for IHC slides
Biocare's Cat Hematoxylin is really good. One real nice feature is that you blue your slides in TBS. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 --- On Thu, 1/8/09, anh2...@med.cornell.edu anh2...@med.cornell.edu wrote: From: anh2...@med.cornell.edu anh2...@med.cornell.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Hematoxylin Counterstain for IHC slides To: Ring, Mary L mary.l.r...@healthpartners.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 1:05 PM I use Dako Mayer's for 5 seconds followed by roughly a minute in bueing solution. Gorgeous blue. -Original Message- From: Ring, Mary L mary.l.r...@healthpartners.com Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:50:00 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Hematoxylin Counterstain for IHC slides Hello! I am looking for a good hematoxylin counterstain for IHC slides. My pathologists are familiar with the bright blue color of Ventana's hematoxylin counterstain, so I am looking for something similar. Thanks for your help! Mary 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 e-mail in error, please immediately notify the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600. You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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
[Histonet] Billing question
Hi all! Question for those familiar with all the billing regulations: If you use an antibody that is for RUO (research use only) or ASR (analyte specific reagent), can you bill the patient for these immunos? Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy
Thanks for the great laughs today! Really needed that! It's not funny when it happens, but great to laugh at later! Been there and done that too. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax (252)-830-0032 --- On Tue, 10/28/08, Martin, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Martin, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy To: Edwards, R.E. [EMAIL PROTECTED], Blazek, Linda [EMAIL PROTECTED], histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:23 PM Do you mean she was barefoot, pregnant, and in the lab!! How could you! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edwards, R.E. Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:55 AM To: 'Blazek, Linda'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy My wife, the best section cutter in the world worked right up to the bitter end of her pregnancy with our third daughter, dropped an old style steel knife and inadvertently gave herself a caesarean, beat that histopeople!!!. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Blazek, Linda Sent: 28 October 2008 13:48 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy Besides a few little nicks that we all get, about 10 years ago after having worked in histology for almost 25 years I was finally in a lab with windows! Early one morning as I was sitting there cutting with my back to the window, dawn just breaking. A head popped up outside the window and the tech facing the window screamed just as I was running my thumb over the block. I jumped; the chuck came down and sliced into the pad of my thumb down to the bone. I ran to the sink holding my thumb and ran it under water. It's pretty gross to see the bone in your thumb! Funny thing, there was no pain until the ER doc filled it full of the stuff to numb it. Got lots of stitches and even now it sometimes hurts. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton 7415 Brandt Pike Huber Heights, OH 45424 Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:28 AM To: Telgenhoff, Dr. Dale; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy I've heard that tale, but didn't know who did it! I had a coworked who cut the pad off his thumb. We went to the ER, where I learned he had put it in the trash. I went back and dug through the paraffin scraps and got it - washed it in saline and Betadine.. The ER dr glued it back on and he has a thumbprint again! When I caught myself on fire, cleaning with solvants too close to the hot plate (the fumes ignited), he was the same guy who yelled, Get the marshmallows - the supervisor's on fire!. I still get a good laugh about that! J:) And it's only Tues!! Trick or treat!!! Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 Please note new phone and fax numbers 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Telgenhoff, Dr. Dale Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:18 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy Not me, but the guy who trained me. Remember the old knife sharpeners that looked like record players? He was removing the blade (they got pretty oily) and it slipped. His natural reaction was to grab for it, slicing three fingers to the bone. Made for a good cautionary tale... Dale Telgenhoff, PhD Assistant Professor Tarleton State University Clinical Laboratory Science 1501 Enderly Place Fort Worth, TX 76104 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 817-926-1101 Ext. 7 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Connolly, Brett M Sent: Tue 10/28/2008 8:10 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy Me - 1982 - working in a S. Florida hospital I sliced open the base of my thumb on the corner of a big steel blade as I was sectioning. Didn't even notice it until I saw the blood dripping off my elbow. I went to the ER and was sitting on a gurney with my hand submerged in a bowl of betadine waiting to be stitched up. After what seemed like a pretty long time, I deftly fell off the gurney onto the floor tipping the entire bowl all over onto myself. Upon hearing the clamor of me hitting the floor and the metal bowl banging around a rush of ER staff charged in and I got prompt service thereafter. I still have the scar, but I never cut myself again :-) Brett Brett M.
