Re: [Histonet] Histo techs assisting on BM Bx's

[Webster, Thomas S. via Histonet]

Our histotechs assist bone marrows but it used to be Hematology's 
responsibility.  The bone marrows at my institution aren't very time consuming 
and are done in CT.


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Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

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You can only bill for 88172 if the pathologist looks at the FNA slide(s) during 
the procedure.  Otherwise do not attempt to bill for it.  It is a physician 
code.


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Re: [Histonet] cytology listserv

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Haven't seen any cytology listservs except the one for members of the ASC.  
There are some cytology facebook pages where you could get questions answered. 
This Histonet listserv is very informative.


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Re: [Histonet] Surepath V/s thin pre

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Thinprep has a higher unsatisfactory rate for Pap tests. The filters get 
clogged up and cells end up stuck in the vial. Someone in the lab will need to 
dedicate time to reprocessing unsatisfactory Thinprep specimens if you choose 
them. If Paps are affected then it isn't a stretch to assume Non-gyns aren't as 
cellular as they could be sometimes due to material clogging the filter up. We 
have the old T2000 processor for Thinprep which is very time consuming. Our 
volume has dropped so much that there is no chance of getting one of their 
newer processors.

HPV primary screening was one advantage Thinprep had, but now BD (Surepath) has 
an FDA approved HPV test for primary screening so that advantage is gone.


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Re: [Histonet] Cytology slides read workload limits for Ohio

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Ohio's standards aren't more stringent. The only states, I know of, that differ 
from the 100 slides in 24 hours limit is New York and California.


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Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 152, Issue 7

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We buy Dakin slides off of Cardinal health. 

http://www.cardinalhealth.com/en/product-solutions/medical/laboratory-products/anatomic-pathology/slides/dakin-slides.html

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Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 17:06:38 +
From: "Younes, Pamela S" 
To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu"

Subject: [Histonet] Frosted slides
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Hello,
We are looking for completely frosted slides to use for cytopathology.  Does 
anyone know a vendor?  We have heard that some labs with purchase clear slides, 
and sand-blast them, but that sounds like a difficult process.

Many thanks,
Pam Younes
Pamela Younes MHS, HTL(ASCP), CPC, PA(ASCP)
Pathologists? Assistant,
Assistant Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, McGovern Campus
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
6431 Fannin, MSB 2233A,
Houston, TX 77030

pamela.s.you...@uth.tmc.edu



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Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 17:42:39 + (UTC)
From: Paula Keene Pierce 
To: "Younes, Pamela S" ,   Histonet

Subject: Re: [Histonet] Frosted slides
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Hi,
they are called Dakin slides.?
A quick search 
found:?http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/products/preparation/slides.aspx
?Paula Keene Pierce, BS, HTL(ASCP)HTPresidentExcalibur Pathology, Inc.5830 N 
Blue Lake DriveNorman, OK 73069PH 405-759-3953FAX 
405-759-7513www.excaliburpathology.com

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 Subject: [Histonet] Frosted slides

Hello,
We are looking for completely frosted slides to use for cytopathology.? Does 
anyone know a vendor?? We have heard that some labs with purchase clear slides, 
and sand-blast them, but that sounds like a difficult process.

Many thanks,
Pam Younes
Pamela Younes MHS, HTL(ASCP), CPC, PA(ASCP)
Pathologists? Assistant,
Assistant Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, McGovern Campus
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
6431 Fannin, MSB 2233A,
Houston, TX 77030

pamela.s.you...@uth.tmc.edu


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