[Histonet] RE: VIP floor/counter model
I was told many years ago that it is not possible. I wanted to convert a bench top to a floor model. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dessoye, Michael Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 1:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Histonet] VIP floor/counter model I know that most VIP's have been available in floor and countertop models. Has anyone ever looked into the possibility of converting from one type to another, or are they completely separate models? It doesn't seem like rerouting the lines to support a change like this would be a massive undertaking. Just wondering if this is possible. Thanks as always! Michael J. Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/RIA Supervisor | Wilkes-Barre General Hospital | An Affiliate of Commonwealth Health | mjdess...@commonwealthhealth.net | 575 N. River Street | Wilkes Barre, PA 18764 | Tel: 570-552-1432 | Fax: 570-552-1526 -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ 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] RE: Question about POC testing
Cytology here. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Pratt, Caroline Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 4:59 PM To: 'histonet' Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Histonet] Question about POC testing Does anyone know if a Tzanck Smear falls under Virology or Cytology for POC testing in a Dermatology clinic. I have heard conflicting theories. Thanks! Caroline M. Pratt, MBA Practice Administrator Dermpath 3020 Market Street, Ste 201 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone 215-349-8178 Cell 610-800-1381 Fax 215-662-6150 ___ 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] Frozen Sections
We have 4 Pathologist and all four cut their own FS's. Two will stain and coverslip them themselves and two request assistance with staining and coverslipping. We label and set-up the cassette and slides. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of lsmal...@juno.com Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 10:37 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Frozen Sections Hi, I need to ask Histoland a questionHow many HT departments provide assistance to the pathologist in the performance of frozen sections (cutting and staining of slides) to be evaluated by the pathologist? Thank you very much in advance! Lorraine Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=NZINTISP0512T4GOUT2 ___ 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] RE: H Pylori IHC
Kathy, My understanding is CMS (Medicare) has ruled that h.Pylori stains cannot be a standing order. The Pathologist must look at the HE's first and deem the stain is needed based on the inflammation. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Baldwin, Kathy Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 2:36 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] FW: H Pylori IHC Hi all My pathologist would like our techs to do H pylori IHC stains on all stomach, GE Junction and esophagus BX's. What I was wondering, if there were any indication in Regulations or anything that we couldn't do this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated :) S Kathy Baldwin Histology/Cytology Supervisor PH. 812-996-0210, Fax 812-996-0232 sbald...@mhhcc.orgmailto:sbald...@mhhcc.org:) Christ's healing mission of compassion empowers us to be for others through Quality and Excellence Vision Statement: We are committed to being the preferred health and wellness provider; transforming lives through faith based, compassionate care. ___ 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] RE: slide filing cabinets
I have been stacking the TT II plastic block file cabinets 5 high for years and I have never had a problem with them. Yes, they do hold up well! W WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kolman, Kimberly D. Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 1:06 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] slide filing cabinets Dear Histo-netters: I'm looking to re-arrange my paraffin block storage; currently the plastic block cabinets are on a shelving unit. Does anyone have any experience with how well the old Tissue Tek plastic 6-drawer block cabinets stack - on top of each other? Can I safely do a stack of 5? And will they hold up well? Thanks in advance. Kim Kim Kolman Kimberly D. Kolman, HT, (ASCP) VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center Histology - 115 4101 S. 4th St. Trfwy. Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-682-2000x52537 Fax: 913-758-4193 ___ 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] RE: protocols
Good Afternoon, We just pick-up 7-8 sections on treated slides on tiny CT Bxs, liver Bxs and lung bxs. We keep them for a week or two and if they are not used, we throw them away. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ortiz, Debra Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 1:57 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] protocols Good afternoon everyone, We are currently looking at or protocols for microtomy. Currently we cut 22 unstained slides for all lung bxs, 10 unstained for all other FNAs, and 6 unstained for liver bxs. Can anyone share their current microtomy protocols? The pathologists are willing to take a look at some change, just would like to know what other institutions are doing? Thanks Debi This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing or copying of this e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please respond to the individual sending the message and permanently delete the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof. ___ 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] RE: Body Release and Cleanin in Morgue
It is Nursing Services at my Hospital. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Scott, Allison D Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 5:11 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Body Release and Cleanin in Morgue Hello to all in histo-land. Who takes care of releasing the body to the funeral home and who does the cleaning of the seals and the molds on the drawers for the body storage? Is lab some how involved in this process? Allison Scott HT(ASCP) Supervisor, Histology Lab LBJ Hospital Harris Health System Office: 713-566-2148 Lab: 713-566-5287 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail and any attachments from your computer system. To the extent the information in this e-mail and any attachments contain protected health information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), PL 104-191; 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164; or Chapter 181, Texas Health and Safety Code, it is confidential and/or privileged. This e-mail may also be confidential and/or privileged under Texas law. The e-mail is for the use of only the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or any authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this e-mail and its attachments is strictly prohibited. ___ 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] RE: specimen marking ink
Back in the 70's (when I was six, but still a histotech!!!) my Pathologist had gotten tattoo pigment powder in two colors and that's what we used to mark tissue. Don't know where it came from and don't know where it went!!! Happy Friday and Happy Weekend to everyone!!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Davis, Cassie Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 1:04 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] specimen marking ink Hi Histo World, as I was cutting to day I was thinking why don't we see if we could get specimen marking ink directly from a tattoo vendor? When I first started in histo I was told the ink we use was actually tattoo ink. As we know as soon as somebody labels something as a medical supply the price is increased. Just a cost saving thought, I mentioned it to my immediate supervisor but she think it would be a liability issue. I thought we could test/validate it on skin tissue left over from a mastectomy or extremity. Any thoughts? Cassandra Davis cda...@che-east.org 302-575-8095 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, 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 delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ 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] marking tiny specimens
We use a dropper of hematoxylin at the grossing table and it stays on the tissue even after processing. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cheryl Crowder Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 3:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] marking tiny specimens I am processing some extremely small specimens - pin tip size. These are eggs with a protein covering. I have tried using eosin to color the tissues before processing but the color came out before paraffin. The coating on the eggs will not absorb the dye. Does anyone have a suggestion for dyeing or marking these tissues so I can see them better to embed. Thanks in advance, Cheryl Cheryl Crowder, BA, HTL(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
[Histonet] RE: Charges for recuts on legal cases
I charge a $30.00 fee for investigating the case and issuing a report. I offer 1 HE and 2 unstained sections on plus slides and charge an additional $15.00 per slide. They furnish the shipping/FedEx. W WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vickroy, Jim Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 11:17 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Cc: Bantner, Diane Subject: [Histonet] Charges for recuts on legal cases Can anyone share with me what they charge for doing recuts on cases that have been pulled for legal purposes? I am trying to see what others charge before we assign a charge. I think most people are probably charging by the slide but please let me know if you charge differently. Thanks James Vickroy BS, HT(ASCP) Surgical and Autopsy Pathology Technical Supervisor Memorial Medical Center 217-788-4046 This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ___ 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] RE: Specimen collection/transportation
What exactly is the violation? WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of LeAnn Lang Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Specimen collection/transportation We were recently contacted by our hospital indicating that we are in violation of OSHA by using the process we currently are using. Currently, we provided prefilled 10% neutral buffered formalin containers to the surgical suites, birthing units, etc. They fill the containers with the specimens and return them to the pathology lab. We have done this process for many many years and have never been questioned for this by either CAP or Joint Commission. What is your process for specimen collection/transport? Are the specimens put in formalin in the surgery suites/birthing unit/etc or in the pathology laboratory? How about placentas, are they sent in formalin from the floor or are they put in formalin in the histology lab? Thank you! LeAnn ** LeAnn Lang Associates in Pathology Practice Administrator Phone: 715-847-0075 (ext 50259) ll...@aipathology.com mailto:ll...@aipathology.com ___ 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] India Ink for inking surgical margin borders
We sued India Ink from an art supply store for years. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ed Crespo Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:53 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] India Ink for inking surgical margin borders I normally purchase India Ink from one of our vendors, but know it's also sold and used at artist supply shops. Does anyone know if I can used the artist india ink for Pathology use? Really, the only issue would be if the ink stays on the tissue during processing right? Please advise. Ed Crespo, CT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Manager Safety Officer 10700 Walker Street Cypress, CA 90630 phone: 714 880.3330 fax: 714 816.1511 email: ecre...@cmblabs.com cmblabs.com The contents of this e-mail message, including any attachments, are intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. It contains information that may be privileged, proprietary, confidential, and protected from disclosure by applicable state and federal law. Any Protected Health Information (PHI) contained in this email is HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL. It is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. It is to be used only to aid in providing specific healthcare services to the patient(s). Any other use is a violation of Federal Law (HIPAA) and will be reported as such. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that reading, disseminating, distributing, use, or copying of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail or by phone at (714) 657-7369 and delete this message and any attachments from your computer and any archival/backup copies. 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
RE: [Histonet] Billing ???
Good Afternoon to All, At our hospital, for hospital inpatients and outpatients the Pathologist bill for their professional fee and the hospital bills the patients for the technical component. For non-patient specimens (patients seen at other offices and facilities), the Pathologist bills the patient globally for both tech and pro fee and pays the hospital for the technical services on their industrial account. Hope that helps! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of jmasla...@stpetes.org Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 11:49 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Billing ??? Happy Friday This is a question to those who work at a hospital that have contracted pathologists. Does your hospital bill the technical component and the pathologist bill the profession component or does the pathologist bill everything and pay the hospital for technical component? Joe Maslanka BS, CT,HT (ASCP) Anatomical Pathology Technical Supervisor Give thanks for ALL things. Kindness is the language the blind can see the deaf can hear- Mark Twain This electronic mail message contains information which is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, photocopying, distribution or use of the contents of the received information is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please reply to the sender immediately and permanently delete this message and all copies of it. 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] CHARLESTON, SC HISTOTECHS-I need a PRN HT
I have a PRN Ht position available for early morning fill-ins and/or set days during the week. Upcoming maternity leave also. 4:00 am until you have to go to your other job or work part time for us. GREAT crew and Pathologist to work for and opportunities to multitask, i.e., embedding, cutting, labeling, Special Stains and IHC. Position is posted on the TridentHealthSystem.com website, position #11816. Call or email me with questions. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] List of Specimens a PA can Gross
Hello All, CAP IS HERE AS I TYPE THIS, and I am looking for a copy of the policy regarding what specimens a PA can gross with and without direct supervision. Will someone share theirs with me? I am aware every lab is different, but it keep me from being cited! Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Thanks for your help on PA Grossing
Thanks to ALL! I have what I need!!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Tracking OR specimens
Good Afternoon, Our OR furnishes a specimen log that their personnel fills out with date, time, patient label, lists of all specimens, dr, their initials and Pathology personnel signs off when they get the specimen out of the window. If there are any problems or issues, we call the OR and meet someone from the case in the window to resolve the issue. I think it is the OR's responsibility to get the specimens from the OR to the window. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michelle Lamphere Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 9:14 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Tracking OR specimens Are there any histology labs that actively participate in auditing the Operating Room on a daily basis to make sure that histology receives all of the specimens that the OR should have submitted? If so, how do you do this? Or should the OR be solely responsible for making sure that they specimens make it to histology? Michelle M Lamphere, HT (ASCP) Senior Tech, Histology Children's Medical Center 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Office :214-456-2798 Histology: 214-456-2318 Fax: 214-456-0779 Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail This e-mail, facsimile, or letter and any files or attachments transmitted with it contains information that is confidential and privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom it is addressed. If you are the intended recipient, further disclosures are prohibited without proper authorization. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, printing, or use of this information is strictly prohibited and possibly a violation of federal or state law and regulations. If you have received this information in error, please notify Children's Medical Center Dallas immediately at 214-456- or via e-mail at priv...@childrens.com. Children's Medical Center Dallas and its affiliates hereby claim all applicable privileges related to this information. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This e-mail, facsimile, or letter and any files or attachments transmitted with it contains information that is confidential and privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom it is addressed. If you are the intended recipient, further disclosures are prohibited without proper authorization. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, printing, or use of this information is strictly prohibited and possibly a violation of federal or state law and regulations. If you have received this information in error, please notify Children's Medical Center Dallas immediately at 214-456- or via e-mail at priv...@childrens.com. Children's Medical Center Dallas and its affiliates hereby claim all applicable privileges related to this information. ___ 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
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[Histonet] Cytology Question for you Cytotechs
Or a question for you HT and HTL's that manage Cytotechs in your labs Is it written ANYWHERE that a Cytotech cannot or should not review their correlations and make the call whether there is a discrepancy or miss??? Then document themselves on it? Does this make sense? Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] SC Society of Histotechnology Meeting This Weekend
Good afternoon Everyone This is just to let you know the SCSHT Meeting will be this weekend November 9-10, 2012 at the beachfront Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. 7contact hours available and workshops include Lean Workflow in Histology: Error Reduction Tissue Processing from the Beginning and Histohints to Happiness! You can call or email me for a brochure and registration information. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Part time and PRN Positions in Charleston, SC
Good Afternoon Netters, I have PT PRN Histology positions available at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. I'm looking for early morning and afternoon hours. You can call or email me with questions or go to the Trident Health System webpage and apply. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Eosin
How about the thickness of the tissue? Once we were cutting skins at 3 microns and the pathologist complained the Eosin was too light so we started cutting them at 4-5 microns. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Hannen, Valerie Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 11:23 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Eosin Hi Folks...I am hoping you all give me a little help. Our Pathologists are complaining about our Eosin on the HE's being weak. The funny thing is, is that it can go one day to the next...one day it looks great...the next it is weak!! I have already done some experimenting with...1) time tissue spends in Eosin 2) making sure that the alcohols after Eosin are the proper concentrations3) reducing the time that the tissues spends in the alcohols atfer Eosin... I have even gone as far as 4) increasing the rinse time in water after the decolorizing and bluing steps. 5) I have checked the pH of the water as well. Any help and suggestions would greatly appreciated!! Thanks Gang!! Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506 Fax: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com * = This email is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately delete this message. 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
RE: [Histonet] (no subject)
Done that!!! And old shiny magazines. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Blazek, Linda Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 3:05 PM To: 'Paula Pierce'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] (no subject) Old telephone book pages! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Pierce Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 2:23 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] (no subject) Greetings, does anyone know of a less expensive substitute for Kim-wipes? Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT President Excalibur Pathology, Inc. 8901 S. Santa Fe, Suite G Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-759-3953 Lab 405-759-7513 Fax www.excaliburpathology.com ___ 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] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists
We divide the work up by trays and mark the number of trays on a dry erase board every day. I have 3 1/2 (1 part time) Pathologist and each day one is Primary, one is secondary and then there is the Cytology/Frozen section Pathologist. They rotate this each day. When the Hemepath guy has a lot of BM slides, we give him less surgical trays. They are great about helping each other out if one is super busy!!! WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Pence Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 2:40 PM To: Sheila Adey; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists The only way this will be worked out that everyone feels it is fair is if the 5 Dr's set down and talk it out. That way everyone has their say and input. Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sheila Adey Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 1:19 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Hello Netters: I am looking for some ideas regarding slide distribution amongst pathologists. Currently one Dr. reads all the surgicals and one other reads the cytology and bone marrows. We now have 5 Dr.s and they are looking for ways to disperse the work evenly per day. Thanks :) Sheila Adey Charge Technologist Laboratory - Histology Department Bluewater Health 89 Norman Street Sarnia, ON N7T 6S3 519-464-4500 x 7063 ___ 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
[Histonet] RE: CAP
Congratulations!! WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bernice Frederick Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 10:41 AM To: Jesus Ellin; Fellow HistoNetters Subject: [Histonet] RE: CAP We got an A+ rating. Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: Jesus Ellin [mailto:jel...@yumaregional.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:34 AM To: Bernice Frederick; Fellow HistoNetters Subject: RE: CAP Have fun and good luck -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bernice Frederick Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:16 AM To: Fellow HistoNetters Subject: [Histonet] CAP They're here! Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edumailto:b-freder...@northwestern.edu ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet __ This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail, fax, address, or telephone number listed above and delete this e-mail from your computer. 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
RE: [Histonet] Slide disposal
We package ours up to be incinerated. Not so much because of biohazards, but our patient's names are on all the slides. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of indytreeg...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 10:51 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide disposal Can anyone tell me the proper way to dispose of slides? Are they considered biohazardous waste? Thanks so much, Lyn ___ 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] Paraffin Block Shipping Question
Good Morning, During the summer and warm months, we ship blocks with a cold pack in the box. Seems to work fine!!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jackie O'Connor Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 4:23 PM To: hairlesstur...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block Shipping Question FedEx overnight with a warning to keep from extreme temps. That should keep them off loading docks. -Original Message- From: E V hairlesstur...@gmail.com To: histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 3:08 pm Subject: [Histonet] Paraffin Block Shipping Question Hi, am wanting to send out blocks to different sites across the country. My ain concern is the block melting or being partially warped due to the heat. What is the most cost effective way of sending out numerous blocks when onsidering the above stated concern? Thanks, __ istonet mailing list isto...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu ttp://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] medi tech users
We order ours in Pathology also. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:25 AM To: 'Tom McNemar'; 'Sheila Adey'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] medi tech users We order ours in lab. Dawn D. Schneider Lead HT Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple Ave. Woodruff, WI 54568 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:09 AM To: 'Sheila Adey'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] medi tech users We do not. We order all of our specimens. Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sheila Adey Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 5:58 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] medi tech users Hello:Are any of the medi tech users having the OR order the pathology specimens into the system before they arrive in the lab?:)Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ 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] Multiple IHC on Sentinel Nodes
Good Morning to All, We do cytokeratin IHC on all blocks from the sentinel node specimen. Sometimes we have had up to 12 blocks from the sentinel node specimen. SO, given the previous information on Histonet, can we bill 88342 x 12 on a sentinel node when all blocks from that specimen are being stained. Or is it 88342 x 1??? Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: fresh specimens after hours
The Pathologist on call handles these calls. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Houston, Ronald Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:10 PM To: 'histo net' Subject: [Histonet] fresh specimens after hours for facilities that are NOT staffed 24/7, how are fresh specimens handled after hours? Up till now, OR staff have called the pathologist on-call to determine how best to handle the specimen, but that process has broken down on the OR side of things. The OR Director does not want 2 different ways of dealing with fresh specimens and they now want a process that will be the same 24/7. As we will not be staffing the lab 24/7 on the odd chance a fresh specimen might come, I am interested in what other facilities may be doing. Thanks Ronnie Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC Anatomic Pathology Manager ChildLab, a Division of Nationwide Children's Hospital www.childlab.com 700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205 (P) 614-722-5450 (F) 614-722-2899 ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.orgmailto:ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.org www.NationwideChildrens.orghttp://www.nationwidechildrens.org/ One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested. ~ E.M. Forster - Confidentiality Notice: The following mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. 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
RE: [Histonet] Pathologists' Assistants - Survey
Good Afternoon, Our Pathologist group employs their PA. The hospital furnishes the space and all the supplies. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:10 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Pathologists' Assistants - Survey I need your help. This question is for Anatomic Pathology Laboratories located in hospitals where the pathologists are in private practice. Do you employ Pathologists' Assistants in your Anatomic Pathology Laboratory? If so, are they employed by the hospital or do the pathologists employ them? Thank you for your time. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 Office (860) 545-2204 Fax ___ 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] SC Society of Histotechnology this weekend
Hello to All, Just another reminder that our annual meeting of the SCSHT will be in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. Pre-registration is not required, you can register at the door! Good food, fun and fellowship and you will learn something too!!! Send me an email if you think you may be attending and have not registered. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] The SC Histo Meeting in Myrtle Beach, SC
November 4-5, 2011 is the SC Society of Histotechnology meeting at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC. Everyone is still invited even if you have not pre-registered! Gayle Callis is presenting 2 workshops and we will have good food and good fellowship If you think you are coming, please email me back so we can get a head count!!! Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] OK We're Counting Down for SCSHT Meeting
OK All you SC and close to SC Histotechs! The fall meeting of the SCSHT is next weekend at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC. We only have 10 registrants right now, so I need to know who's coming but you just haven't sent in your registration It's fine, we want you to attend, we are trying to get a head count for the food, etc Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] SCSHT FALL MEETING NOV 4-5, 2011
Good afternoon, My last post had too many words in the title so you could not see it was about our fall meeting!!! If anyone is planning to come and has not registered, please email me and plan to come on! Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Attendees of the SCSHT Fall Meeting
The group rate for the hotel rooms has been extended until Friday October 21, 2011. After that date you can book a room and get the group rate based on availability at time of booking. Please get your registrations sent to : Vann Roberts 206 Rhodehaven Drive Anderson, SC 29625 Anyone needing a program, I can send one via email. Thank, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] SCSHT Fall Meeting at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Reservations
Anyone planning to attend the Fall Meeting of the South Carolina Society of Histotechnology at Marina Inn in Myrtle Beach, SC November 4-5, 2011 NEEDS TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!!! Number to call is 877-403-7676 and mention SCSHT for special rate. SC Histotechs and other members of SCSHT, this is an election year, so we need as many of you as possible to turn out and GET INVOLVED!!! Anyone needing a copy of the program, let me know and I can email you a copy. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] SC Society of Histotechnology Fall Meeting Program
HAPPY FRIDAY TO ALL For those of you that have requested a brochure for the SCSHT fall meeting, we will be mailing them out next week to the techs on our mailing list. Also continue to email me your request and when I have the brochure in a PDF format, I will email you individually. Thanks for your interest in our meeting and I think it's going to be a GREAT one Have a good weekend, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] South Carolina's State Meeting for Histotechnology is November 4-5, 2011
Good Afternoon to All!!! The SC Society of Histotechnology (SCSHT) will be having our Fall meeting on November 4-5, 2011 at the beautiful Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC! Everyone is welcome to join us for Fun, Fellowship and Education!!! CEU's will be accredited through NSH. Gayle Callis will be presenting 2 workshops and the Saturday morning session will be Lateral Violence in Healthcare . This is a very informative session with group participation Please email me at wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.commailto:wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com or jli...@clemson.edumailto:jli...@clemson.edu for an information brochure and hotel accommodations. This is an election year for us so, SC HISTOTECHNOLOGY SOCIETY WE NEED YOU OUT IN FULL FORCE! Vendors who would like to participate by renting a vendor booth may contact Linda Jenkins by email at jli...@clemson.edumailto:jli...@clemson.edu for information and an application. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Thanks for Control Offers and Suggestions!!!
Thanks to everyone for your offers and suggestions. I am having a block sent from the control bank at NSH. Thanks again to all, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Where Can I Buy Pneumo Control Slides
Good Afternoon to All, I am getting pretty desperate to find a source for Pneumo control slides. I know they are hard to come by, but my favorite source Newcomer Supply does not have any and I ordered some from Sigma-Aldrich and now they are discontinued. Please Help! Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Meditech Downtime
Amy, Happy Friday to you!!! We normally stamp our requisitions with a number and when accessioning we tell Meditech what the number is rather than Meditech assigning a number to the case. So, when there is a down time, we continue stamping the requisitions, labeling the specimens, making the cassettes and grossing in. After Meditech comes back up, we accession all the specimens at once. Hope this helps. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amy Self Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 2:00 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Meditech Downtime Happy Friday Histonetters, For those of you on Meditech Pathology Module or any other pathology computer system what procedure do you follow for down time? Do you have a time frame that you go by for the amount of time that the computer system will be down for before you start doing everything manually? Hope everyone has a great weekend. Thanks in advance for your help, Amy . NOTE: The information contained in this message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. 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] RE: Specimen Collection Instructions
Mike, Pathology and Lab print a collection manual every few years with the requirements for blood test (tubes, amounts, etc) and collection requirements for cytology and tissue specimens (fresh, frozen sections, fresh fluids). We also have the manual on-line and we give the physician offices access to this on-line manual if they have any questions. It seems to work well for us. The on-line manual is best because if you make changes, you don't have to reprint the whole book. Hope this helps!!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Pence Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 2:55 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Specimen Collection Instructions How has everyone handled this question GEN.40104 Instructions are distributed to physicians and paramedical personnel for proper collection, handling, transportation, and preparation of cytologic and tissue specimens. I feel this question is asking me to spell out to a Dr how to collect his/her specimens. To me this is like telling him/her how to practice medicine. I hope someone would like to share what you have seen that works. Thanks, Mike ___ 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] RE: question on H pylori
IHC on all gastric biopsies here. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Setlak, Lisa Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 2:12 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] question on H pylori I was just curious what everyone is using for standard of care regarding H = Pylori..is everyone doing IHC or are you doing a Giemsa? Thanks, Lisa Lisa M. Van Valkenberg, B.S., HT- ASCP Histology Manager 2300 Children's Plaza Chicago, IL 60614 773-868-8949 ___ 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] RE: block disposal
We dispose of them in double red bags and incineration boxes to be hauled to the incinerator. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Fleming, Jackie M Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 12:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] block disposal How do facilities dispose of large amounts of paraffin blocks after the after the CAP 10 year guidelines? Jackie Fleming HT ASCP Allina Medical Laboratory Histology Technical Consultant phone:612-863-4773 Internal Zip 11136 This message contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the 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
[Histonet] A PRN Histotech Needed in Charleston, SC
I have an open PRN HT position open at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The website to apply is TridentHealthSystem.com under careers/For Professionals/search jobs/apply online. The job # is 00062-8978. Ideal hours would be flexible if possible (mornings or afternoons), but priority is early morning to help with microtomy. Great crew to work with and good equipment (2 Shandon's and 2 Microm's) Special rate for PRN HT. Description states BS degree and NACCLS program, but it should read or NACCLS program. Call me below with question or apply on-line. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] A PRN Histotech Position in Charleston, SC
Good Afternoon, We just got approval to replace our PRN HT that moved into a FTE position. In fact, the position # is 8978 on the tridenthealthsystem.com site under careers. It is not guaranteed hours per week, but on an as needed basis. Lately we've needed someone a lot!!! Preferable hours would be starting between 4:30-5:00 am and work until the work is caught up. Keep checking the website and fortunately for me, I am leaving tomorrow morning to go to the mountains to do some fly fishin' and relaxing!!! We'll talk when I get back. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Peripheral smear
We also transport smears from the clinical lab to our Pathologist and transport them back. The Hematology techs put the Pathologist's comments into our computer system for review by the clinicians. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Martin, Gary Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 4:36 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Peripheral smear Our pathologist review peripheral smears for the clinical lab, and I'm wondering how other facilities handle the reporting. We presently receive the smear from a tech, the pathologist provides a comment and returns it to the lab. ___ 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] RE: RE:FORMALIN CONTAINERS
We do not re-use large specimen containers. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Seguin, Suzanne Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 1:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE:FORMALIN CONTAINERS Hello, Does anyone clean and re-use large specimen containers? If so, how do you prepare the containers for cleaning to ensure the cleaning staff are not exposed to residual formalin? Thanks Sue The information contained in this e-mail and document(s) attached are for the exclusive use of the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged and non-disclosable information. If the recipient of this e-mail is not the addressee, such recipient is strictly prohibited from reading, photocopying, distributing or otherwise using this e-mail or its content in any way. ___ 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] A Spreadsheet for ER/PR Benchmark Comparison
Good Afternoon All, I am racking my brain trying to figure out how to show the requirement for CAP ANP.22970 patient results of ER/PR/Her2 with published benchmarks. I have collected my data and I have my benchmarks, but I can't seem to wrap my head around how to collate it. Any suggestions or spreadsheets anyone would be willing to share? Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] CAP
Akemi, Keep us informed!!! I too, am in my CAP window!!! Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Akemi Allison Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:03 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] CAP Lot's of Labs in LA are in their CAP window! We had our CAP inspection yesterday and having our summation this morning at 9:00. I think our department did pretty good. Keeping my fingers crossed. Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL ___ 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] CAP
Sometimes it is a good thing when CAP says you are cramped for space. It sometimes makes the hospital Administration wake up and take notice!!! W WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Angela Bitting Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 10:29 AM To: histonet; Akemi Allison Subject: Re: [Histonet] CAP We just had ours last week. We did well, but the inspecting Pathologist said the lab smelled like oranges we were in a way too cramped space. Go figure.. Akemi Allison akemiat3...@yahoo.com 2/23/2011 9:02 AM Lot's of Labs in LA are in their CAP window! We had our CAP inspection yesterday and having our summation this morning at 9:00. I think our department did pretty good. Keeping my fingers crossed. Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL ___ 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] RE: Hema 3/Diff Quik
Good Afternoon, We use: 88333 Touch prep initial site 88334 Touch prep addition site WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Konop, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:27 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE: Hema 3/Diff Quik I should also include that we are using this diff quik as a rapid stain during frozen section in conjunction with a rapid HE. Nicole Anne Konop BS, HTL(ASCP) Histology Team Lead Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (414)266-6580 Direct Line (414)907-0366 Pager (414)266-2524 Histology Department -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Konop, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:01 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Hema 3/Diff Quik I'm looking for information on what CPT codes are being used for the diff quik/hema 3 stain? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Nicole Anne Konop BS, HTL(ASCP) Histology Team Lead Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (414)266-6580 Direct Line (414)907-0366 Pager (414)266-2524 Histology Department ___ 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] CPT code 88363
You charge the attorney's office out the waazoo!!! WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of DANIEL HEWITT Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 3:25 PM To: Richard Cartun; Mike Pence; Histonet; Thomas Podawiltz Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363 How about pulling blocks and cutting blank slides for an attorney who does not represent our hospital? We don't have to do this very much but it does come up. Thanks Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Heritage Valley Health System. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the internet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 11:23 AM To: Mike Pence; Histonet; Thomas Podawiltz Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363 I think so. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 Office (860) 545-2204 Fax Mike Pence mpe...@grhs.net 2/10/2011 9:19 AM Is this a code that can be used even if you have your molecular done somewhere else? Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Podawiltz, Thomas Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 2:43 PM To: Richard Cartun; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363 It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of retrieved archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis). page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 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 Richard Cartun [rcar...@harthosp.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 1:12 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363 Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing old pathology slides prior to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review prior to ordering molecular testing? Thanks. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 Office (860) 545-2204 Fax ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
B WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sebree Linda A Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:02 PM To: Lee Mayhew; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling B Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory DB1-223 VAH 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ 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] Cassette labeling
In Tissue Tek block cabinets, front (smallest number) to back (larger numbers) with numbers facing right side up as you pull out the drawer. Does that make sense? WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor Tobias Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 12:27 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Cassette labeling For those of you that answered with B, how are you filing the blocks? Just curious. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. On 2/9/2011 9:24 AM, Bernice Frederick wrote: B Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:15 AM To: 'Lee Mayhew'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling A For filing reasons. When we file in the boxes on top of microtome they are right side up and for final filing in the plastic drawers writing is right side up. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] Formaldehyde monitor
Lab Safety Supply has the option to order the badges for formaldehyde and Xylene and when you order, you pre-pay for the analysis. Formalin is $476.00 for 5 monitors. Xylene is $259.00 for 4 monitors. They email you a very nice report for your file, and it only takes about a week to 10 days. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bob Nienhuis Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 1:29 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formaldehyde monitor Anyone know of a cheap formaldehyde gas monitor or concentration test method? I found a couple of monitors on Google, but they seem to run abour $1500+ Bob Sepulveda VA Med Center Los Angeles ___ 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] RE: CAP question ANP.22970
Martha, I spoke to Joan at CAP just yesterday regarding this question. I too, am getting ready for CAP, so I feel your pain! She said you can use the benchmarks in the notes under the question in the checklist or you can used other published articles that offer benchmark data. Just state what your reference is and where it is from. She also said you can use proficiency testing data. Hope this helps, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Martha Ward Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 12:57 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP question ANP.22970 We are having our inspection this spring and I am working to get all our procedures, etc. ready. I am having trouble finding benchmark information for comparison for HER2 to comply with this question - ...the laboratory at least annually compares its patient results with published benchmarks, We are using the Dako Herceptest. I spoke with Dako tech services and they did not have any information. What are other labs using for a benchmark. Thanks in advance for all your help. Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC Assistant Manager Molecular Diagnostics Lab Dept. of Pathology Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC 27157 336-716-2104 ___ 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] coverglass
Jennifer, When we previously used a glass coverslipper, we used ThermoFisher's Fisherfinest Superslip coverslips cat #12-545-88. They have some type of glass beads in-between to keep them from sticking together. They actually look dusty, but they are not. They are kind of expensive, due to the treatment, but we very rarely had any stick together. I think we paid about $150 per case which has 10 of the 1 oz boxes in the case. Hope this helps! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jennifer Campbell Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 1:35 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] coverglass I am looking for vendors for coverglass for an automated coverglasser. I want one where the coverglasses don't stick together. We are currently using Mercedes as our vendor. Any feedback out there for ThermoFisher? -- Jen Campbell Supervisor of Technical Services Muhlbauer Dermatopathology Laboratory P: 585.586.5166 F: 585.586.3137 ___ 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] FW: What % of IHC Stains Should You Expect to Repeat?
WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. _ From: Smith Wanda Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 1:59 PM To: 'histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: What % of IHC Stains Should You Expect to Repeat? Good Afternoon, I am having an issue with my Pathologist who thinks when the patient tissue on an IHC stain doesn't look like what he thought it should look like, he then wants to stop doing Immunos and send everything out This may happen about twice a month, but the control always stains beautifully. We recently had the stainer serviced and the drop zone was adjusted to alleviate any problems with distribution of the solutions. On a recent test slide of a new control block of colon cancer, he also didn't like that CD X2 did not stain some of the tissue components, but the rest of the tissue on the test slide stained beautifully. Please advise me on what to say to this Pathologist. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Block release
Good Morning to All, We, as often as possible, try not to release blocks for studies or legal cases. Most studies will let you submit 10-20 unstained recut slides on Plus slides. On legal cases, we always give recuts if there is enough tissue. When slides will not suffice, we will send the block and keep a record of the block being sent. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bernice Frederick Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 11:04 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Block release Everyone, I have been asked to post a query as to what your institution does in terms of releasing blocks for oncology clinical trials. Please respond as it is important to us as we receive a lot of those blocks here at Northwestern (policies, procedures, alternative submissions etc) If you are in Australia, Ireland, Canada, Puerto Rico or Peru please also answer (though I sort of know already) as we do get blocks from you also. Thanks Bernice Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Northwestern University Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 ___ 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] RE: Amputation transport
Good Morning to All, We have an off site hospital and the courier has a large deep plastic storage bin, like you get at Walmart, that he brings the amputations in. It is a blue bin (of course, not clear). It works very well. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Fleming, Jackie M Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 9:54 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Amputation transport Does anyone have a transport/ carrier for transporting amputations.? We have specimens funneled into one site for grossing, and need to transport amputations AK and BK. Thanks for any help! This message contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the 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] cassette labelers
We have a new Leica/Surgipath cassette labeler after using the old Surgipath cassette labeler for approximately 10 years with no problems. Our Biomed would change the print head ever year or two because the pins would wear our. The new Leica/Surgipath labeler prints accession number and patient's name. You print cassettes one at a time and you can set the labeler to automatically advance the case number or block number. It's fast and easy! We love it! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Richmond Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:16 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] cassette labelers I'm advising a locum tenens client of mine about acquiring a cassette labeler. The only one I'm familiar with is Thermo Scientific's Cassette MicroWriter. Some questions for HistoNet: 1) A JCAHO inspector informed them that a cassette labeler will soon be required. Does anyone know if this is in fact the case? 2) Will the labeler print patients' names, or other second identifiers such as JCAHO now requires? 3) Are these labelers available in the used instrument market? 4) Is there any competition, or is the Thermo product all there is? 5) How well do these labelers withstand use? Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ 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] Cassette Labeler
Good Morning, We process about that many blocks per day also, and I would say YES it is worth getting a cassette labeler. Leica/Surgipath has a small semi-automatic cassette labeler that we are in the process of buying and we LOVE it. It will print the accession# and the patient's name on the front of the cassette which complies with CAP's 2 pt identifiers. The automated part is you can set it to advance to the next acc # or advance the block or specimen numbers. Tonia Crook is our rep and her cell # is 803-237-9969 or call your Leica rep in your area. Happy cutting!!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of dianar...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:45 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Cassette Labeler I work in a small lab and process approx 150 cassettes a day. We currently use a chemical resistant pen that works great. We write the number on top and the patient initials on the side. We are considering getting a cassette labeler. Is it really worth the expense for 150 blocks a day? Is it possible to enter information on the side of the cassette? Can you share some of your experience with different ones with me. ___ 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] Any Other Manual Cassette Printers
Good Morning to All, We are demo-ing the Leica/Surgipath manual cassette printer to replace our OLD Surgipath Cassette printer. It is working well for us, but I was curious if there are any other manual cassette printers on the market. Vendors welcome to respond. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Wax removal
We get our anti-fatigue mats from Lab Safety Supply. They have an extra thick one that I highly recommend. WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom Wells Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:48 PM To: Rathborne, Toni Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Hartz, Rhonda SktnHR Subject: RE: [Histonet] Wax removal Hi Rhonda, Where do you get the anti-fatigue mats Thanks. Tom Tom Wells BSc, ART Faculty School of Medical Laboratory Sciences British Columbia Institute of Technology Burnaby, BC Canada -histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: - To: Hartz, Rhonda SktnHR rhonda.ha...@saskatoonhealthregion.ca, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu From: Rathborne, Toni trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: 07/15/2010 10:04AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Wax removal We have a paraffin scraper that our Housekeeping staff uses. It was purchased from American MasterTech Scientific (item CPW04200E, and replacement blades item CPW04201P). We also have perforated anti-fatigue mats in aisles around the cutting stations which trap the wax and can be vacuumed/swept away when the mat is flipped. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]on Behalf Of Hartz, Rhonda SktnHR Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:42 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Wax removal Hi everyone; This may seem like a insignificant question, but we consistently have issues with injuries to our maintenance staff from cleaning the wax off of our floors. Housekeeping has laid sticky layered mats all over our floors (like large mouse traps), which they peel off layer by layer as they become wax covered. Apparently these are very expensive. Does anyone have any suggestions? Rhonda Hartz Technologist Supervisor Anatomic Pathology Division Saskatoon Health Region (306) 655-8197 rhonda.ha...@saskatoonhealthregion.ca ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ 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] assisting with patient bone marrows
Good Morning, At this point, our Hematology Dept assists on BMs on the floors. If they could, they would pass it on to us, but we do not have the staff (or desire) to do it. My past 2 HT hires came from places where the histotechs assisted on the BM collection. Hope that helps! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lynn L Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 9:15 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] assisting with patient bone marrows Can anyone provide some input about which department (Hematology, Histology etc.) assists on the patient floors with bone marrow aspirations and to what extent? Thanks in advance! Lynn Lee Casa Grande, AZ _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendarocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5___ 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] Yellow Walls in Pathology-Deja Vu
Good Morning to All, A few years ago I sent a inquiry to Histonet asking if anyone has ever had this issue in their tissue processing area? We are having this issue again and I cannot pinpoint any changes or issues that have arisen. We have our VIP tissue processor, paraffin pot and embedding center next to each other. Our Immuno stainer is across the room and I have 4 microtomy cutting stations on the other side of the room. Good ventilation all around. The ceiling grids are yellow, the walls and on top of the IHC stainer lid. Anybody else ever had this problem? Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: AMT Cover
We felt offended by the cover also Even my Cytotechs felt that wasn't necessary!!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Goins, Tresa Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:51 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] FW: AMT Cover To anyone who has received the Master Tech Flyer Volume XXXI Issue I - please contact Master Tech to let them know what you think of the cover. Dr. Tresa Goins Department of Livestock Bozeman, MT 59718 ___ 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] Does a Cytotechnologist Meet CAP Grossing Requirements?
Good Morning to All and Happy Friday! In your opinion, does a graduate from a Cytotechnologist Program (ASCP) with additional documented training meet the new requirement for grossing as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA??? Our PA that works for our Pathologist group is a cytotech who did additional training in grossing. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] CPT coding
We do a surgical examination on the placenta and the fetus when they are in the same container. We charge 88307 for the placenta and 88309 for the fetus. Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 9:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CPT coding Hi Histonetters! We have run into a question about CPT charges and I was hoping to get a more definitive answer than what we currently have. I know if you have two tonsils in one container, one with a stitch and one without, you can charge for both tonsils. How about if you have one container with a placenta and a stillborn fetus? One suggestion is to charge an 88307 and the other is to charge 88300 AND an 88307 (to cover the gross only on the fetus and the tissue that was submitted for the placenta). What is the standard, shall I say legal?, way of charging for these specimens? Must you choose one of the charges or are we allowed to use both charges? Thanks for any light you can shed on this! Michelle ___ 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] SC Governor Signs Proclamation
Good Afternoon Everyone, Vinnie, Chad McMahan and I have just returned from the SC State capital for Governor Sanford to sign a proclamation for Histotechnology Professional's Day. It was a rewarding experience having our Governor acknowledge our profession with the signing of the proclamation. I hope everyone had a GREAT 1st annual HPD!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
