[Histonet] Apologize for Spam
Someone has hacked into my email and it is sending nonsense emails to everyone in my address book. I have changed my password to prevent this from happening again. Again, I am truly sorry. Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Nails
We are having a very difficault time with the naisl falling off the slides when we do the PASF stain. We are using charged slides already and we have tried increasing the baking time during drying to no avail. Any suggestions? Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] assisting with patient bone marrows
I have worked in places that use techs from hematology and I've worked at places that use histotechs. So it depends on the institution and any regulations set forth by your state, if any. Roxanne --Original Message-- From: Lynn L Sender: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] assisting with patient bone marrows Sent: Jul 13, 2010 9:15 PM 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=multicalendar&ocid=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 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Histotechs needed in Long Island
We have several openings for our fast growing lab. We need Registrations Associates as well. The open positions are: 1 Full time tech with EM experience, 1 full time tech with IHC experience, 2 full time day shift positions and 1 full time overnight position. Excellent opportunity for NYS licensed techs. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] p63 antibody
Biocare has the only IVD p63 I believe Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Sebree Linda A" Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 08:47:38 To: Martha Ward; Subject: RE: [Histonet] p63 antibody We use Biocare's, clone BC4A4. 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 Martha Ward Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:07 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] p63 antibody This may have been discussed before butnow that Dako is no longer offering p63, which vendor are most of you switching to? Thanks in advance for your help. Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC Assistant Manager, Molecular Diagnostics Lab Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Need IHC Tech in Ny
I need a strong IHC tech with a NY license in Long Island. Great pay. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] BioCare immunostainer
I have 3 of them in our lab and we use them like crazy, plus the support from the company is great. Roxanne --Original Message-- From: Paal, Edina E. Sender: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] BioCare immunostainer Sent: Feb 4, 2010 10:54 AM We are at the verge of replacing our old immunostainer. We saw an excellent introduction to BioCare but I would like to hear from real people using it. Anything that makes you happy or unhappy? All information would be appreciated. Edina Paal, M.D. Pathologist VA Medical Center, Washington DC 50 Irving St, N.W., Rm GB205 Washington, DC 20422 Tel: (202) 518-4619 Fax: (202) 745-8284 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Mucicarmine Stains
We use Biocare Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Evans, Andria B" Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:41:33 To: Subject: [Histonet] Mucicarmine Stains We are having some issues with our Muci stain being pale. I would like to know what everyone in Histoland is using for the Muci Stain. Thanks! Andria B Evans, HTL(ASCP)CM Anatomic Pathology York Hospital 1001 S. George Street York, PA 17405 "You can learn a lot more from listening than you can from talking. Find someone with whom you don't agree in the slightest and ask them to explain themselves at length. Then take a seat, shut your mouth, and don't argue back. It's physically impossible to listen with your mouth open." -John Moe "Maturity is accepting imperfections." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email may contain confidential health information that is legally privileged. This information is intended for the use of the named recipient(s). The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this email is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail message in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange disposition of the information. . __ This e-mail has been scanned by MCI Managed Email Content Service, using Skeptic(tm) technology powered by MessageLabs. For more information on MCI's Managed Email Content Service, visit http://www.mci.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] Bachelor's Degrees
It is a capitalist environment. If you are ht through ASCP that should be all that counts. This is a way for states to collect extra funds Roxanne Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Thomas Jasper" Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 12:23:29 To: Nathan Jentsch Cc: Subject: RE: [Histonet] Bachelor's Degrees One more reason to consider "carefully" before throwing support to state licensure where it does not exist. I feel sorry for you Nathan and I'd like to have someone explain the upside of licensing to you. It seems it's not about having a license (like a driver's license) to practice histology. I fear it's just more about fattening state coffers and adding another level of bureauracracy to things. If you are educated (as you are Nate) and if you are academically eligible to sit for the registry exam. And if you can satisfactorily pass the exam, what has state licensing got to do with it? Are you a better histologist in New York because you're "licensed" as opposed to your neighbors in PA, for example who aren't? I think not. Does licensing prove something that science degrees and registry certifications do not? Maybe I just don't get it. And I'm not trying to pick a fight here with the supporters of licensing. I just haven't heard a good convincing argument for it yet. I'm also quite certain that even though monetary compensation has improved somewhat, the last thing most Histologists need is another payment. The privilege to work in a certain state, which is paid for (by you) nothing more?! I suppose some kindly employers out there somewhere could pay for it...good luck with that. Here's an idea, let's say you're degreed and registry eligible and/or have passed your board exam(s) and are certified. How 'bout the state says you've met the qualification for licensing, here you go! Nate you are degreed and certified and in my book and in the book of the current state I live in - Oregon - and the states I've worked in - Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota - you are more than qualified to work. I for one would not hesitate in the least to consider a person such as yourself for employment. Again you are more than qualified, even though you are "unlicensed". I guess I just don't understand how credentialing - degrees and certifications - aren't enough, but licensing is the magic ticket to better science/medicine/patient care/whatever. I'm sure some folks out there will bring on the firestorm, but again Nathan I feel sorry for you and I don't see the reasoning behind this. Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nathan Jentsch Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:46 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Bachelor's Degrees Paula, Let me tell you that this is an extremely frustrating point for me not for getting a job but for getting a license in New York State (which is related because I'm technically supposed to have a license to work). Despite the fact that I have a B.S. in a science field and have been working competently at my job for almost two years now, the state wants me to have an A.S. in histotechnology to get my license. They won't even consider HT certification as sufficient. If a collective group of experts in the fields of laboratory science and pathology say I'm qualified, why isn't that good enough for a bunch of beurocrats who can't even manage the pocket book of our state. Nate ___ 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] Helicobacter pylori IHC stain
We use Biocare's Rabbit Polyclonal (1:150) with the red chromagenreally cleaned up all the background..the docs love it! Roxanne -Original Message- From: Taylor, Jean To: 'ih...@googlegroups.com' ; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Sent: Tue, Nov 10, 2009 4:41 pm Subject: [Histonet] Helicobacter pylori IHC stain Hi everyone, Just trying to get an idea of where labs are purchasing their helicobacter ylori antibody from, as well as any information including antibody clone, ilution, detection, etc. I currently run the DAKO platform. Thank you! Jean Taylor, HT(ASCP)QIHC HC Tech eriter Health Services adison, WI __ 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
Re: [Histonet] Productivity for Microtomy and Embedding
The productivity standards that I expect here for derms are Embedding 40 /hr Cutting 25/hr (3 levels required each block for punches and shaves) -Original Message- From: Jack Dodo To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, Nov 10, 2009 10:52 am Subject: [Histonet] Productivity for Microtomy and Embedding hope I am not opening a can of worms here, but I would like to see what the onsensus is for productivity standards on embedding and cutting. Just keep in ind that I am mainly derm specimens. Thanks All! indows 7: Unclutter your desktop. ttp://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9690331&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen:112009___ 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
Re: [Histonet] ASCP Question
lRoute 1: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last 5 years prior to the date of application for examination; or lRoute 2: At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry, or Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry, AND one year full time acceptable experience in histopathology in the U.S., Canada or a CAP/The Joint Commission (JCAHO) accredited laboratory within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology), or an appropriately board certified medical scientist. -Original Message- From: Alyssa Peterson To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2009 10:54 am Subject: [Histonet] ASCP Question Hello All, I want to know how hard it is, if possible to become HT ASCP certified with background of just having a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. I heard that if ou have a Bachelor's degree in a life science than you are eligible for ertification. Is it possible to take the test without going through a istology program and just having a BS in Biology? -- Be sure to visit us on the web* www.alliedsearchpartners.com lyssa Peterson, Director Of Recruitment llied Search Partners :888.388.7571 ext. 101 : 888.388.7572 __ 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
Re: [Histonet] air quality in the lab
Maria, Thanks for the compliment...but unfortunately even I do not know everything... It was I that sent the original email. Roxanne -Original Message- From: Maria Katleba To: godsgal...@aol.com ; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Cc: Roxanne Fynboh Sent: Thu, Sep 17, 2009 12:33 pm Subject: RE: [Histonet] air quality in the lab Roxanne, I got this question on the Histonet Blog... Since this is what you do for a living, I was wondering if you could help us out here. You can reply to ALL. Maria Katleba Queen of the Valley Medical Center Napa CA 707-257-4076 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of godsgal...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7:40 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] air quality in the lab Does anyone know what the regulations or requirements are for the air turnover in the lab? Thanks. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Notice from St. Joseph Health System: Please note that the information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] mib-1
Correctthe formalin is neglegable.? We have been using this antobody for years with minor issues.? Over the past few weeks we are running into a problem with false negatives.? The control is working fine. -Original Message- From: Greg Dobbin To: godsgal...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thu, Sep 17, 2009 8:09 am Subject: Re: [Histonet] mib-1 "Alcohol based" suggests to me an absence of formalin. In which case, epitope retreival is not indicated. Also, you didn't say if it had been working and stopped or if this was a new marker for your lab. Greg Greg Dobbin, R.T. Chief Technologist, Anatomic Pathology Dept. of Laboratory Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, P.O. Box 6600 Charlottetown, PEC1A 8T5 Phone: (902) 894-2337 Fax: (902) 894-2385 "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." - Thomas Jefferson >>> 9/16/2009 3:44 PM >>> I have to turn to the experts here.? I am having problems with the MIB-1.? I am having an issue with the patient samples working.? We use an alcohol based fixativeit has always worked until recently. I have tried everything I can think of to no avail.? I have decreased the titer, increased the incubation, tried a different retrieval solution, tried a different detection...nothing is working. Anyone else having any issues? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet - Statement of Confidentiality This message (including attachments) may contain confidential or privileged information intended for a specific individual or organization. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this email, and should promptly delete this email from your entire computer system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] mib-1
I have to turn to the experts here.? I am having problems with the MIB-1.? I am having an issue with the patient samples working.? We use an alcohol based fixativeit has always worked until recently. I have tried everything I can think of to no avail.? I have decreased the titer, increased the incubation, tried a different retrieval solution, tried a different detection...nothing is working. Anyone else having any issues? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] air quality in the lab
Does anyone know what the regulations or requirements are for the air turnover in the lab? Thanks. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Best IHC stainer
Ventana reagents eem to be a little pricey, but if you want a system that you can load and walk away from, it is the way to go. DAKO is an easy enough to use instrument and is an open system, but they are going to a price per slide kind of thing, if I remmeber correctly. I prefer the IP from Biocare, as is is an open system and a continuous load instrument. And it mixes the chromagen online -Original Message- From: Gareth Blaeuer Davis To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wed, Aug 26, 2009 8:04 pm Subject: [Histonet] Best IHC stainer he lab I work in has been doing demos on IHC stainers Ventana Benchmark XT and ako's Autostainer Plus. We could really use feed back from current users of both. We are having a hard time deciding between the two, o any input would be great. What are the Pros and Cons with both. Thanks, Gareth Blaeuer Davis, B.S., HT _ otmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. ttp://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=PID23391::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HYGN_faster:082009___ 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
Fwd: [Histonet] Intellipath Instrument
Sorry.forgot to reply to the list...see my response below -Original Message- From: godsgal...@aol.com To: micropathl...@yahoo.com Sent: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 4:41 pm Subject: Re: [Histonet] Intellipath Instrument This company has always provided the best service and we are getting 10 instruments, if that tells you anything Roxanne -Original Message- From: Sheila Haas To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:28 am Subject: [Histonet] Intellipath Instrument A colleague of mine is looking into purchasing an immuno stainer. Biocare has offered a good price on the?Intellipath instrument, antibodies and reagents. While we know the antibodies are reagents are excellent, we know?nothing about?their instrumentation. Does anyone have any first hand?experience with?the Intellipath instrument, service from?Biocare, etc...? Any information would be helpful. Thank you in advance. ? Sheila Haas Laboratory Supervisor Micro Path Laboratories ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet See Your Credit Report in Seconds! Easy to Read and Viewable Online. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming
I agree that this is quicker than manually---you can do 4?or 5 blocks at a time. -Original Message- From: Karin Groeger To: Pamela Marcum ; Angela Bitting ; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Jennifer MacDonald ; Scott Cc: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 9:37 am Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming They work great for us and saves the hand. We use the Shandon Para Trimmer. Our techs love them. Karin Groeger Histology Supervisor US LABS, Irvine,CA 949-450-0145 ext. 649 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Pamela Marcum Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:31 AM To: 'Angela Bitting'; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; 'Jennifer MacDonald'; 'Scott' Cc: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming Actually the warm up time is about 3 minutes and after that I can do blocks much faster and cleaner than scraping. I can't imagine it being slower to be honest. We love it as it save a lot of time. Pamela A Marcum University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Comparative Orthopedic Laboratory (CORL) 382 W Street Rd Kennett Square PA 19438 610-925-6278 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Angela Bitting Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 9:14 AM To: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Jennifer MacDonald; Scott Cc: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming I've been told that they are slower than scraping by hand. What's the consensus? Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP) Technical Specialist, Histology Geisinger Medical Center 100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00 Danville, PA 17822 phone 570-214-9634 fax 570-271-5916 No trees were hurt in the sending of this email However many electrons were severly inconvienienced! >>> Jennifer MacDonald 3/19/2009 12:26 AM >>> We have two in our student lab. It is safer, quicker, and there are a lot less paraffin shavings to clean up. Jennifer MacDonald "Scott" Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 03/18/2009 09:24 PM To cc Subject [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming Hi, Does anyb ody use a paraffin block dewaxer ? If so does it save any time, how well does it work? Thanks, Scott Hendricksen HT (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This message, including any attachments, may contain CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR LEGALLY PRIVILEGED information. The information is intended for use by the individual named above and may not be disseminated to any other party without US LABS' written permission. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this information to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, disclosure, distribution, copying or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify US LABS immediately at 1-888-450-0145 attn: Compliance Department to arrange for return of this me ssage including all attachments. ___ 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] grossing
Actually, as long as they meet the standards for High Complexity testing they can gross...according to CAP you have to have no knowledge of anatomy to process. Roxanne -Original Message- From: Histonet Alias To: godsgal...@aol.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 1:40 pm Subject: Re: [Histonet] grossing This is another famous gray area that CAP has left us. Are your techs grossing or processing? We split up specimens between processing and grossing. A PA will to the grossing and a technician will do the processing. We have a PA or Path on call for any questions in the evening. If the tech is unsure then the PA or Path comes in or leaves it until the next day.? ANP.11600 1. Processing is defined as a tissue examination limited to description, inking and cutting of the specimen (if applicable), and submission of the entire specimen to histology. Tissue processing can be performed according to standardized protocols. Processing is generally limited to small specimens (skin, small biopsies, curettings, etc.) and does not require knowledge of anatomy. 2. Grossing (or gross examination) is defined as a tissue examination requiring a greater exercise of judgment and a knowledge of anatomy. Dissection of the specimen and selection of tissue samples for submission to histology are generally required. The specimen description is not necessarily standardized. On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 12:11 PM, wrote: Processing, according to CAP? : "tissue examination limited to description, inking and cutting of the specimen, and submission og the entire specimen to histology.? Tissue processing can be performed accodring to standardized protocols.? Processing is generally limited to small specimens and does not require knowledge of anatomy." This is right from the CAP checklist (ANP.11600) Roxanne -Original Message- From: Histonet Alias To: godsgal...@aol.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:13 am Subject: Re: [Histonet] grossing Define presence? If they are able to have access a technical supervisor or a Pathologist if they have a question then this may just cover it. We have a Pathologist "on call" that can be in within minutes if there are any questions.? On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM, wrote: I hate to beat a dead horse.but how do you handle non-certified grossing staff.? They all meet the CLIA guidelines, but are they allowed to gross in the evening without the presence of a technical supervisor? And how do you handle salaries for those that process and those that gross..according to the CAP guidelines? Thanks, Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Al Ias HT(ASCP) Histology Manager Pathology Laboratory United States A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! -- Al Ias HT(ASCP) Histology Manager Pathology Laboratory United States ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] grossing
Processing, according to CAP? : "tissue examination limited to description, inking and cutting of the specimen, and submission og the entire specimen to histology.? Tissue processing can be performed accodring to standardized protocols.? Processing is generally limited to small specimens and does not require knowledge of anatomy." This is right from the CAP checklist (ANP.11600) Roxanne -Original Message- From: Histonet Alias To: godsgal...@aol.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:13 am Subject: Re: [Histonet] grossing Define presence? If they are able to have access a technical supervisor or a Pathologist if they have a question then this may just cover it. We have a Pathologist "on call" that can be in within minutes if there are any questions.? On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM, wrote: I hate to beat a dead horse.but how do you handle non-certified grossing staff.? They all meet the CLIA guidelines, but are they allowed to gross in the evening without the presence of a technical supervisor? And how do you handle salaries for those that process and those that gross.according to the CAP guidelines? Thanks, Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Al Ias HT(ASCP) Histology Manager Pathology Laboratory United States ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] grossing
René, my friend This is my opinion as well and I have stated so, but is there any documentation? Roxanne -Original Message- From: Rene J Buesa To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; godsgal...@aol.com Sent: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:24 am Subject: Re: [Histonet] grossing >From my point of view, shared by all AP and many managers, the answer is NO, >they cannot, and should not. Histology samples are too precious to be handled >by somebody without the proper training. René J. --- On Mon, 3/16/09, godsgal...@aol.com wrote: From: godsgal...@aol.com Subject: [Histonet] grossing To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 10:55 AM I hate to beat a dead horse.but how do you handle non-certified grossing taff.? They all meet the CLIA guidelines, but are they allowed to gross in the vening without the presence of a technical supervisor? And how do you handle salaries for those that process and those that rossaccording to the CAP guidelines? hanks, oxanne __ 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] grossing
I hate to beat a dead horse.but how do you handle non-certified grossing staff.? They all meet the CLIA guidelines, but are they allowed to gross in the evening without the presence of a technical supervisor? And how do you handle salaries for those that process and those that grossaccording to the CAP guidelines? Thanks, Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] microwave fixation
I go to the histonet because other techs have experience with different types of tissue and have tried everything to finally get the result.? Most vendors cannot offer?the same kind of advice and suggestions.? No offense but I have tried your microwave with another rep and it wasn't what I was looking for.? I am quite happy with the microwaves that I have, but am now processing other tissues in them.? I have used the histonet for years for advice and suggestions.? Because if you are having a problem with something or can't get something to work right, chances are someone on the histonet has been there and figured it out. That is the purpose of the histonet...to get advice from others when having a problem and to give advice when you have the answers. Roxanne -Original Message- From: Jes Strong To: godsgal...@aol.com Cc: Michelle Rederick Sent: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:17 am Subject: RE: [Histonet] microwave fixation Good Morning, I find it interesting that you continually go to the HistoNet for support on your microwave processor instead of the manufacturer of the unit. If you would be interested in upgrading to a Milestone microwave processor, we would be happy to demonstrate to you on site why we are the world leaders in that technology with 3 full time Histotechnicians, with many years of microwave processing experience, at your service to help you maximize your tissue processing. If you would be interested in trying out our microwave processors which were designed and built specifically for laboratory use, unlike the others which are converted kitchen microwave ovens, please let me know and we will be happy to put things in motion so that you can experience consistent high quality microwave processing. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, Jes Strong Milestone Medical (847) 323-8373 j...@milestonemed.com www.milestonemed.com Helping Patients -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of godsgal...@aol.com Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 2:08 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] microwave fixation Me again! To those of you that do formalin fixation in the microwave, would you please share your protocol?? I am having issues Roxanne ___ 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] microwave fixation
Me again! To those of you that do formalin fixation in the microwave, would you please share your protocol?? I am having issues Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Dako
My favorite is Betazoid DAB -Original Message- From: Thomas Pier To: godsgal...@aol.com; hor...@archildrens.org; anne.le...@bms.com; billodonn...@catholichealth.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Sent: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 2:21 pm Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako I've had great luck with Biocare as well. They've been my primary supplier for detection kits and ancillaries since 2003. I'm probably going to check them out for my DAB needs due to Dako DAB+ going from $170 to $400 for 110 mL. Tom Pier >>> "O'Donnell, Bill" 03/12/09 12:56 PM >>> That's who I went with as well. At first I wrote them off because of all the star trek references, but products are not notch and customer service is great. Prices are still in the easonable" range, though, as a result of the recession I might expect a price jump. Even if their detection kits doouble, they will still be better priced that Dako. William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Lead Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of godsgal...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:34 AM To: hor...@archildrens.org; anne.le...@bms.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dako All of you fed up with DAKO and thermo et al.I figured that out along time ago and switched to a new company called Biocare.? And now I have been using them for years.? They still offer that personal touch.? They still do reagent rental agreements.? They still offer discounts based on purchasing.? HeyI would give them a call. -Original Message- From: Horn, Hazel V To: Lewin, Anne ; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Sent: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:17 pm Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako My purchasing agent notified me of the huge markup of their reagents/antibodies. I called my rep told them I was unhappy and would have to look elsewhere and they decided to give me the old pricing for a year. I still don't have it in writing. Hazel Horn Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP) Supervisor of Histology Arkansas Children's Hospital 1 Children's WayS lot 820 Little Rock, AR 72202 phone 501.364.4240 fax501.364.3155 visit us on the web at:www.archildrens.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lewin, Anne Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:14 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako We not only have noticed a huge mark-up on their products, but it is taking longer to receive shipments from them. Did Dako go through some sort of re-org or had major lay-offs resulting in fewer people having to do more?? Anne >-Original Message- >From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet- >boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Thomas Pier >Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:08 AM >To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org >Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dako > >No, but the price of their DAB+ did jump drastically. I like the >product, but I may have to find an alternative. > >Tom Pier > "jeff" 03/12/09 9:47 AM >>> >I was wondering if anyone else is being blackmailed by Dako to sign a >contract with them. We have enjoyed our relationship a number of years >buying there product as we need it. We also have changed detection kits >as we where advised. Now they are telling us that if we do not go with >price per slide they will raise our costs of purchasing our supplies. >Example EnVision + dual link system last year cost 1,580.70 this year >3,300 and that this will go in effect March 1st ( just talked to the rep >about this Tues) Just 1 example. S. Has anyone else had this happen >t o them and what did you do? Thanks Jeff > >Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, 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, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all >copies of the original 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet *
Re: [Histonet] Dako
Plus, they have Joe Meyer!? He can come and give workshops at your facility for which you can get CEUs for, as he has been approved by NSH as a provider. -Original Message- From: O'Donnell, Bill To: godsgal...@aol.com; hor...@archildrens.org; anne.le...@bms.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Sent: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 1:52 pm Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako That's who I went with as well. At first I wrote them off because of all the star trek references, but products are not notch and customer service is great. Prices are still in the easonable" range, though, as a result of the recession I might expect a price jump. Even if their detection kits doouble, they will still be better priced that Dako. William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Lead Histologist Good Samaritan Hospital 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of godsgal...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:34 AM To: hor...@archildrens.org; anne.le...@bms.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dako All of you fed up with DAKO and thermo et al.I figured that out along time ago and switched to a new company called Biocare.? And now I have been using them for years.? They still offer that personal touch.? They still do reagent rental agreements.? They still offer discounts based on purchasing.? HeyI would give them a call. -Original Message- From: Horn, Hazel V To: Lewin, Anne ; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Sent: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:17 pm Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako My purchasing agent notified me of the huge markup of their reagents/antibodies. I called my rep told them I was unhappy and would have to look elsewhere and they decided to give me the old pricing for a year. I still don't have it in writing. Hazel Horn Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP) Supervisor of Histology Arkansas Children's Hospital 1 Children's WaySlot 820 Little Rock, AR 72202 phone 501.364.4240 fax501.364.3155 visit us on the web at:www.archildrens.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lewin, Anne Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:14 AM T o: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako We not only have noticed a huge mark-up on their products, but it is taking longer to receive shipments from them. Did Dako go through some sort of re-org or had major lay-offs resulting in fewer people having to do more?? Anne >-Original Message- >From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet- >boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Thomas Pier >Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:08 AM >To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org >Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dako > >No, but the price of their DAB+ did jump drastically. I like the >product, but I may have to find an alternative. > >Tom Pier > "jeff" 03/12/09 9:47 AM >>> >I was wondering if anyone else is being blackmailed by Dako to sign a >contract with them. We have enjoyed our relationship a number of years >buying there product as we need it. We also have changed detection kits >as we where advised. Now they are telling us that if we do not go with >price per slide they will raise our costs of purchasing our supplies. >Example EnVision + dual link system last year cost 1,580.70 this year >3,300 and that this will go in effect March 1st ( just talked to the rep >about this Tues) Just 1 example. S. Has anyone else had this happen >t o them and what did you do? Thanks Jeff > >Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, 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, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all >copies of the original 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ***
Re: [Histonet] Dako
All of you fed up with DAKO and thermo et al.I figured that out along time ago and switched to a new company called Biocare.? And now I have been using them for years.? They still offer that personal touch.? They still do reagent rental agreements.? They still offer discounts based on purchasing.? HeyI would give them a call. -Original Message- From: Horn, Hazel V To: Lewin, Anne ; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Sent: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:17 pm Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako My purchasing agent notified me of the huge markup of their reagents/antibodies. I called my rep told them I was unhappy and would have to look elsewhere and they decided to give me the old pricing for a year. I still don't have it in writing. Hazel Horn Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP) Supervisor of Histology Arkansas Children's Hospital 1 Children's WaySlot 820 Little Rock, AR 72202 phone 501.364.4240 fax501.364.3155 visit us on the web at:www.archildrens.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lewin, Anne Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:14 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako We not only have noticed a huge mark-up on their products, but it is taking longer to receive shipments from them. Did Dako go through some sort of re-org or had major lay-offs resulting in fewer people having to do more?? Anne >-Original Message- >From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet- >boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Thomas Pier >Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:08 AM >To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; jlhow...@yrmc.org >Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dako > >No, but the price of their DAB+ did jump drastically. I like the >product, but I may have to find an alternative. > >Tom Pier > "jeff" 03/12/09 9:47 AM >>> >I was wondering if anyone else is being blackmailed by Dako to sign a >contract with them. We have enjoyed our relationship a number of years >buying there product as we need it. We also have changed detection kits >as we where advised. Now they are telling us that if we do not go with >price per slide they will raise our costs of purchasing our supplies. >Example EnVision + dual link system last year cost 1,580.70 this year >3,300 and that this will go in effect March 1st ( just talked to the rep >about this Tues) Just 1 example. S. Has anyone else had this happen >t o them and what did you do? Thanks Jeff > >Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, 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, >please >contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the >original >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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ** The information contained in this message may be privileged and 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 the m essage 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] Derm Cases
Hey Everyone I am looking for a microwave processing protocol for large derm cases, such as excisional melanoma cases. Any thoughts? Looking for process to include fixation, and fixative used Subsequent processing steps, to include solutions used, time and temperature And grossing tipshow think are they been grossed in etc Thanks in advance, Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Biocare intelliPATH
Excellent Roxanne -Original Message- From: Jackie M O'Connor To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 10:57 am Subject: [Histonet] Biocare intelliPATH Soliciting opinions on this IHC stainer. Good or bad. ___ 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] Microwave processors
My favorite is the MARS from Hacker. Roxanne -Original Message- From: Martin, Erin To: histonet Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 1:18 pm Subject: [Histonet] Microwave processors Hi all, What experiences have you all had with microwave processors? Sakura? Milestone? We're trying to figure something our. I know there will be some passionate responses...And I look forward to them! Thanks so much, Erin Martin, HT ___ 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] bloody tissue
Does anyone have a microwave protocol for bloody tissue, like currettings? Thanks Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Manual IHC for H. pylori
How manual?? DO you have a pressue cooker? Dewax Retrieve in Diva (available from Biocare) in pressure cooker Cool for 10 minutes Buffer for 5 minutes Rinse in DI water H202 for 5 minutes Buffer rinse Background Sniper for 10 Minutes (also from Bioacre) Buffer rinse Hpylori antibody (1:150 titer--purchased from Biocare) for 30 minutes Buffer rinse Mach2 Alk Phose detection (Biocare)?for 30 minutes Buffer Rinse VFR (Biocare) for 15 minutes Buffer rinse Di water rinse dry in oven dip in xylene one slide at a time as coverslipping Beautifulif you have any questions, be glad to help Roxanne -Original Message- From: Rosa Fields To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:48 am Subject: [Histonet] Manual IHC for H. pylori Anyone have a manual IHC protocol for H. pylori they would be willing to share? Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 rfie...@gidocs.net The information contained in the message and the documents accompanying this message contain information that is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above.? If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than its return to the sender, 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
Re: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology
Florida requires all histotechs to be certified... Roxanne -Original Message- From: Larry Woody To: rjbu...@yahoo.com; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Steven Coakley Sent: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:09 am Subject: Re: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology This has been an ongoing issue for so many years in histology, I've always anted to see a mandatory license in the field but that always starts a irestorm of controversy. If you have surgery, you certainly want a board ertified surgeon to do it and same with the Pathologist that looks at the lides so wouldn't you want a certified tech doing the lab work as well? arry A. Woody eattle, Wa. rom: Rene J Buesa o: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Steven Coakley ent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 7:58:26 AM ubject: Re: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology A hospital that relies on uncertified techs to do histology work is motivated by he pursue of costs cuts (you can call it greed!) and shows total disregard for uality of work and patient care. They may end losing all those savings when ettling a legal case. ené J. --- On Wed, 2/11/09, Steven Coakley wrote: From: Steven Coakley ubject: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology o: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu ate: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 9:55 AM Any thoughts or experiences with my fellow HT/HTL's(ASCP). What the big=0 Ddvantage do all these facilities think there gaining by going with unregistered echs, especially when theres always ongoing quality issues when theres so many rained certified HT looking for work? In my area of the country I can't elieve how many Hospitals go this way. ___ istonet mailing list isto...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu ttp://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet __ istonet mailing list isto...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu ttp://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ 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] thermowave users
Can any ThermoWave users that microwave prostates please email me offline, if you are willing to share SOPs Thanks, Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] BioCare rep
You can call Joe Meyer...he works there and he is extremely helpful, or you can call my rep --Mark Castagnini...he is always helpful or ask for Chrisshe will be glad to assist, If you need any of these numbers let mek now I will be glad to give them to you offline. -Original Message- From: Angela Bitting To: gu.l...@gmx.at; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 12:06 pm Subject: [Histonet] BioCare rep Can anyone tell me how to get in contact with Kathy Bowden from Biocare? I left a message at Biocare but she didn't call me back. Maybe one of you has her email or phone number. Thanks, Angie Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP) Technical Specialist, Histology Geisinger Medical Center 100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00 Danville, PA 17822 phone 570-214-9634 fax 570-271-5916 No trees were hurt in the sending of this email However many electrons were severly inconvienienced! 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] p16
Anyone know where I can get an IVD p16? Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] ethylene glycol
Does anyone use this in their microwave process and at which point? In my experience, this is used as a fixative.? But does anyone use it after the reagent alcohol and mix it with isopropyl? Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Dako
I am sorry---it is 5 trays of 10 including the RUSH tray Roxanne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 5:17 pm Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dako Just another FYI... The Biocare IntelliPath does the same thing, but has 4 trays of 10 and it allows you to make one of the trays?RUSH.? SO depending, on the volume?of IHC you do either of these machines would work out great. Roxanne -Original Message- From: Josie Britton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Michael Bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:31 am Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako Hi, We just got the new Bond Max IHC stainer and we love it. You just cut the slides dry them and place them on the Bond. It does retrieval, antibody staining, and counter stain. You just dehydrate , clear, and mount your coverslip. It is easy to use. It has 3 individual slide tray's of 10. You can load more slides on the empty tray's and start a new batch while the others are running. We run into the pathologist's adding more antibodies to the list an hour after we have run the first batch frequently, so this feature is great. When you add more IHC's the run time on all the slide tray's run times do increase, but it's better than having to wait another 2-3 hours to put your next set of immuno's on. Hope this helps! Josie Britton HT Cheshire Medical Center 580 Court Street Keene, NH 03431 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by electronic mail and destroy all copies of the original 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Dako
Just another FYI... The Biocare IntelliPath does the same thing, but has 4 trays of 10 and it allows you to make one of the trays?RUSH.? SO depending, on the volume?of IHC you do either of these machines would work out great. Roxanne -Original Message- From: Josie Britton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Michael Bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:31 am Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako Hi, We just got the new Bond Max IHC stainer and we love it. You just cut the slides dry them and place them on the Bond. It does retrieval, antibody staining, and counter stain. You just dehydrate , clear, and mount your coverslip. It is easy to use. It has 3 individual slide tray's of 10. You can load more slides on the empty tray's and start a new batch while the others are running. We run into the pathologist's adding more antibodies to the list an hour after we have run the first batch frequently, so this feature is great. When you add more IHC's the run time on all the slide tray's run times do increase, but it's better than having to wait another 2-3 hours to put your next set of immuno's on. Hope this helps! Josie Britton HT Cheshire Medical Center 580 Court Street Keene, NH 03431 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by electronic mail and destroy all copies of the original 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] ThermoWave users
All ThermoWave Microwave Processing users Would any of you be filling to share your needle cor biopsy SOP (i.e. prostate) and the GI SOP? Thanks Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] IHC equipment
This is a matter of opinion.? DO you like a closed system or an open system?? My preference is an open system and I prefer Biocare.? As for the PIN-4 Cocktail, Biocare wins hands down there as well...as Dr Tacha works there. -Original Message- From: richard wells <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: histonet Sent: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 2:17 pm Subject: [Histonet] IHC equipment I am helping to set up an in office lab for a group of urologists.? What is the best instrumentation for prostate tripple stain?? What are the best reagents? ? Test volume will be relatively low.? Perhaps as many as 5 additional immunostains will be added in the future.? Testing will be done by an experienced histotech with minimal exposure to immunoperoxidase techniques. ? Goals are to maximize simplicity, dependability and value. ? Thanks in advance for any and all advice. ___ 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] 88305 pod lab question
If the histology is outsourced the technical portion cannot be charged.? Although, I know some pod labs, that have found loopholes to this--that is whay I no longer work for one. Roxanne -Original Message- From: Mark Tarango <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: histonet Sent: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:54 am Subject: [Histonet] 88305 pod lab question Can a pathologist who has a "lab" but the lab is just the pathologist's microscope (because histology is outsourced) charge 88305 and get the money for the technicial component? I thought this was against the rules... Anyone know? Mark ___ 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] help-fibrotic tissue
I need to finally call on the experts.? I have tried all of the tricks up my sleeve to cut extremely fibrotic Cerivical tissue.? It is not calcified, just fibrotic...it is like cutting glass. Help. Roxanne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
