[Histonet] her 2 controls
Can someone suggest a company to purchase good Her 2 control slides. Preferably multi-tissue controls with +1,+2,+3. Thanks in advance. Nirmala Srishan Supervisor Histology Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Holy Name Medical Center Teaneck, NJ Office: 201 541 6328 Lab: 201 833 3023 sris...@holyname.org Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] TISSUE PUNCH FOR MAKING CONTROL BLOCKS
Hi All, Could some one give a good tissue punch product for making control blocks for IHC? Thanks Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Elastic stain
Histonetters, Is there someone who can recommend a Elastic stain other than Verhoeff? Thanks Mala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Basel cell cocktail
Hi Histonetters, If someone out there are using Basal cell cocktail from Ventana(34 Beta E12+ P63), could you let me know how the charges are posted for this cocktail. Thanks Nirmala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Road Teaneck NJ 07666 Lab: 201 833 3023 Office: 201 541 6328 Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] blade holder for BP # 60 blades
Hi All, Can someone help me find the blade handle that fits BP number 60 blades? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] (no subject)
Since, Cell Marque H. Pylori is not available, can some one give a comparable antibody to order? Thanks in advance Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] OVER DECALCYFIED TISSUE
Does anyone has any procedure for restoring good nuclear staining for an over decalcified tissue? If anyone has any solutions please share, it will be greatly appreciated. Mala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] mats
What is everyone using as floor mats in histogy. The mats we have are very thick and with Holes, we are finding it difficult to move the chairs on them to get close to the microtome for cutting. We were told that carpet of any kind cannot be use. If we remove the mats, the floors are very slippery. Any idea will be greatly appreciated. Mala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] (no subject)
Hi, What is everyone doing about the Histology Staff competencies. I know CLIA has several criteria for the med-tech competencies. Since the Histotechs do not report out results, how is everyone implementing this process. Any information is greatly appreciated. Nirmala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Histo tech qualifications
Hi All, What is the basic education level required by CLIA, CAP to work in a Histology Lab. With the shrinkage in this field, searching for techs to work for you, does anyone know what the requirements are. I know the Histo Techs do not report out results to fall under the clinical lab requirements. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks Nirmala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] PARTS FOR SAKURA COVERSLIPPER
Hi All, We are looking for parts for the Tape Coverslipper by Sakura -Tissure Tek SCA. The Blade holder which cuts the tape needs replacement. Does any one know a company which sells parts for this. Sakura does not carry this part anymore. I thank you in advance! Nirmala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] (no subject)
Hi All. If anyone is doing the ER/PGR Immnunohistochemistry TMA with CAP, what have you been doing when when they grade some cores as code 27 ? If any one has any input regarding this, I would greatly appreciate it. CAP provide the slides, but one of our slides were missing some cores. Thanks Nirmala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] changing tissue processors
Hi Histonetter, Does any one have guidelines, which indicates how often to change the tissue processors - Cassette Volume run, Make of processors etc Thank you Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Road Teaneck NJ 07666 Lab: 201 833 3023 Office: 201 541 6328 Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] slide printer back up
Need opinions on this matter. What is the back up plan in your institution, for slide printers and cassette printers? Are you going back to handwriting slides and putting a label or using xylene resistant labels directly on to your slides. Thanks in advance. Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Road Teaneck NJ 07666 Lab: 201 833 3023 Office: 201 541 6328 Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] DISPOSABLE STERILE FORCEPS
Hi, Does anyone know of a vendor who supplies sterile, individually wrapped , plastic forceps. Thanks for the input. Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Road Teaneck NJ 07666 Lab: 201 833 3023 Office: 201 541 6328 Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] free standing cryostat heat extractor
Can some one provide me information regarding free standing heat extractor for the cryostat. I am trying to order some extra due to increased frozen sections Thank you Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Road Teaneck NJ 07666 Lab: 201 833 3023 Office: 201 541 6328 Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] (no subject)
Hi All, Does anyone know where we could get the original grey antibody storage racks used to store antibodies in the refrigerator? We are using ventana antibodies. Thanks in advance. Mala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] time study on preparation of block and H E slide
Hi Histonetters, Has anyone has some information about time studies done of how long it takes to make a paraffin block and HE slide. Thanks Mala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact
We had this problem several years ago. We were using the sakura tapes with the coverslipper. We did the following: Last three alcohols were changes frequently. Slides should be not dry when loading on coverslipper. If you could load two racks at a time, only load one. By this way the slides in the second rack will not dry out. Finally, change the tapes from sakura to Mercedes Medical tapes. Mala Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Medical Center From: HERRINGTON, SHEILA sheila.herring...@interiorhealth.ca To: 'Laurie Colbert' lcolb...@pathmdlabs.com, Sharon Scalise sscal...@beaumont.edu, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: 03/13/2014 11:43 AM Subject:[Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact Sent by:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu We also have recently started to see this artifact more than ever before, and nothing in our process has changed. We have tried everything to correct to no avail. Wonder if it is possible to be a change in some type of supply, either xylene or coverslipping film. Something has changed but am at a loss as to what. Sheila Herrington Technical Lead Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry Kelowna General Hospital 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 1T2 250-862-4300 ext 7587 or 7510 sheila.herring...@interiorhealth.ca -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [ mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Laurie Colbert Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:30 AM To: Sharon Scalise; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact You will also see the cornflaking if your tissue is lifting off of the slide at all. We used to get this more often on hard, decal specimens than on other specimens. We used the film to coverslip. If you remove the film from the problem slides and recoverslip conventionally with extra mountant and glass coverslips, I'm sure you will not see the artifact. Laurie Colbert -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [ mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sharon Scalise Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 8:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact I am looking for help with cornflaking (tiny, brown dry spots under coverslip)artifact. We have been using fresh xylene on our stainer and coverslipper, cleaned and wiped all containers dry before filling, tried different lots of coverslipping film and had service on our coverslipper to make sure it was functioning properly, including the xylene drip. We continue to have this artifact and it is driving us crazy. It is sporadic with no pattern of tissue type or placement on the slide. Sometimes it lands on tissue other times not. Most of the time when we remove the coverslip and re-coverslip it goes away (I am assuming because the acetone removes any minute amounts of water that may be present). We just cannot figure out where the water is coming from. Has anyone seen this artifact while using the drying step on the prisma stainer? We just recently started using the drying on some slides and I am thinking maybe it is causing humidity??? I cannot say for a fact that our cornflaking started at the same time, but it is suspicious. HELP! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [ mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Wait, Trevor Jordan Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 3:57 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Paraffin type and Tetracycline labelling Questions For those who have done Decalcified bone processing with paraffinwhat is the best type of paraffin that you guys are familiar with? Also, if you are wanting to see a tetracycline label on the bone for bone turnover, must undecalcified sections be used? How for a double tetracycline label? Trevor Jordan Wait University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio Class of 2017 MD Candidate Abilene Christian University Class of 2013 Graduate B.S. Biochemistry ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more
Re: [Histonet] Re: Cornflaking
We are all putting out what worked for us. You should try some of these suggestions and see what works for you. The suggestion for improving poor dehydration was suggested by technical support from Sakura. Cornflaking was irritating so many of our pathologist, we had to get technical support from Sakura to see how this could be resolved. In OUR hospital changing the tape worked!!! Good Luck.!!! Mala Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Medical Center. From: joe joe powderhoun...@hotmail.com To: Beth Cox bethc...@gmail.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: 03/13/2014 02:20 PM Subject:Re: [Histonet] Re: Cornflaking Sent by:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Why doesn't someone call Kellogg's ? On Mar 13, 2014, at 12:10 PM, Beth Cox bethc...@gmail.com wrote: Sharon other Histonetters, Cornflaking is literally microscopic air trapped under the coverslip. It doesn't have anything to do with poor dehydration and trapped water. Thus it can be caused by partial drying out before the coverslipping. The things you need to look at to eradicate the problem is: 1. Keep the slides wet before coverslipping (obviously) 2. Consider increasing the amount of xylene deposited on the slide for tape coverslippers. 3. For glass coverslippers, consider increasing the xylene and increasing or changing the mounting media. Cornflaking tends to happen more on slides/sections with rough topography on the section (the more rough it is, the more nooks crannies to trap the air). So anything that would give the section a more rough surface would increase the tendency to cornflake; such as: section lifting. section thickness, even chatter in the sections. Think about things that would affect the section - for example, are you using a different brand of blade on the microtome? Hope this helps, Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Message: 15 Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:59:06 -0400 From: sris...@mail.holyname.org Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact To: HERRINGTON, SHEILA sheila.herring...@interiorhealth.ca Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu,Sharon Scalise sscal...@beaumont.edu, histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, 'Laurie Colbert' lcolb...@pathmdlabs.com Message-ID: of46844f54.2f7fc911-on85257c9a.00575cb9-85257c9a.0057c...@holyname.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII We had this problem several years ago. We were using the sakura tapes with the coverslipper. We did the following: Last three alcohols were changes frequently. Slides should be not dry when loading on coverslipper. If you could load two racks at a time, only load one. By this way the slides in the second rack will not dry out. Finally, change the tapes from sakura to Mercedes Medical tapes. Mala Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Medical Center From: HERRINGTON, SHEILA sheila.herring...@interiorhealth.ca To: 'Laurie Colbert' lcolb...@pathmdlabs.com, Sharon Scalise sscal...@beaumont.edu, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: 03/13/2014 11:43 AM Subject:[Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact Sent by:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu We also have recently started to see this artifact more than ever before, and nothing in our process has changed. We have tried everything to correct to no avail. Wonder if it is possible to be a change in some type of supply, either xylene or coverslipping film. Something has changed but am at a loss as to what. Sheila Herrington Technical Lead Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry Kelowna General Hospital 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 1T2 250-862-4300 ext 7587 or 7510 sheila.herring...@interiorhealth.ca -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [ mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Laurie Colbert Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:30 AM To: Sharon Scalise; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact You will also see the cornflaking if your tissue is lifting off of the slide at all. We used to get this more often on hard, decal specimens than on other specimens. We used the film to coverslip. If you remove the film from the problem slides and recoverslip conventionally with extra mountant and glass coverslips, I'm sure you will not see the artifact. Laurie Colbert -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [ mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sharon Scalise Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 8:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact I am looking for help with cornflaking (tiny, brown dry
[Histonet] Bradley's single cassette labeller
Has anyone used this single cassette labeler? (by Bradley) If so could you please contact me Thanks Nirmala Srishan 201 833 3023 Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical performance and workplace excellence. Click here to learn more. Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
Hi All, I wonder if someone could help me with this! I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. __ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Medical Center is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades Best in Value Award, Data Advantage, LLC Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks
Thank you to all who have responded to my question. I do greatly appreciate it ! Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. __ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Medical Center is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades Best in Value Award, Data Advantage, LLC Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. Holy Name Medical Center is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades Best in Value Award, Data Advantage, LLC Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] vytec formalin neutralizer
Hi Everyone, Is there any one out there who is neutralizing the 10% formalin with Vytec neutralizer? How are you disposing the formalin after neutralization? Need some information regarding this. Thanks in advance Nirmala Holy Name Medical Center is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades Best in Value Award, Data Advantage, LLC Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] STAINING CONTAINER LIDS
We are looking for SAKURA Tissue Tek DRS stainer - container lids. ( This is the dual stainer). Does anyone know who have them. Thanks Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. Holy Name Medical Center is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades Best in Value Award, Data Advantage, LLC Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] problems with staining IHC
Hi All, Our pathologists have made a complain that the staining of slides have been a problem. Same antibodies which stain one day does not work the following day. This has been going on for a few months. When we repeat stain they either work or not work and we have been sending them to reference labs. Our tech support person was here and told us that the slides ( fisher plus slides) have been a problem with some of her customers. Meanwhile our surrounding labs which are using the same slides have no issues. She showed us how the reagents were not spreading properly on the slides. Is anyone confronted this issue? If so, how was it solved? Thanks in advance. Mala Srishan Supervisor, Histology Holy Name Medical Center Teaneck NJ 07666 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Medical Center is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades Best in Value Award, Data Advantage, LLC Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] (no subject)
Hi All, We are using Ventana XT for our immunostaining. We tried using Plus slides made by many vendors. The current vendor's pricing is way too high! With other vendors slides we have been having problems. Please let me know where to get some plus slides which are reasonable. I know the recommended slides come from erie but I am not quite sure about vendors who carry it and how much they charge. Thanks Nirmala Srishan Histology Holy Name Medical Center. __ Job Posting Position: Histotechnician Location: West Chester, Pa Dear Histonetters, Synthes is advertising a full time permanent histotechnician position in our Biomaterials Division. We are looking for someone with one to three-years of relevant histology or pathology laboratory experience. A Bachelors or Associates degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, chemistry, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience would be a required. If anyone is interested, please follow the link below and apply through the website. All applications must be processed through HR. http://us.synthes.com/CmsSynthes/openpositions.aspx ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Medical Center is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades Best in Value Award, Data Advantage, LLC Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] disinfectant for ventana xt decon process
Hi All, I am trying to get AMPHYL disinfectant for the decon procedure for ventana XT but heard that the product is discontnued by the manufacturers. If anyone is using a substitute for this, please give me the vendor and the part number. Thanks Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare , 2009 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ - 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power - 2006 2007 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades - 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades - 2008 2009 Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RUO AND ASR ANTIBODIES
Ventana Users, Need some advise regarding the RUO and ASR antibodies. Is anyone out there in a hospital setting using RUO and ASR reagents with the Ventana XT? If so, is it necessary to add a disclaimer on the reports? Are they chargable? Are you using IVD antibodies from other vendors? The antibodies under consideration are p63 and mammoglobin. Thanks in advance!! Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare , 2009 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ - 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power - 2006 2007 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades - 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades - 2008 2009 Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] regarding using neg controls for H.pylori
Good Morning, I am sure this question has popped up before, but, when you are running H.pylori by immunohistochemistry do you have to run a patient pos and patient neg for each patient. If you have 10 patients do the run consist of 20 slides each patient having a pos and neg. What does the CAP suggest us to do.? We have a debate going regarding this issue and I would like clarification. I understand when we do 2 slides each there is only one billable item and the neg is using reagents but cannot be reimbursed. Thanks Mala Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Fourth Nationally by Modern Healthcare , 2009 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ - 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power - 2006 2007 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades - 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades - 2008 2009 Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] regarding validation for the instrument install and antibodies
Hello Everyone, Apart from ER/PR,howmany cases/control blocks need to be run for antibody validation? We are talking about commonly used antibodies. Thank you Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Hospital Teaneck, NJ 07666 Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Sixth Nationally by Modern Healthcare , 2008 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ - 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power - 2006 2007 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades - 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades - 2008 2009 Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CHARGING FOR SLIDES TO BE CUT AND SENT OUT FOR LEGAL, MEDICAL PURPOSES
Hi All, I know this question has been asked before. What is everyone doing about cutting and preparing slides and blocks for legal purposes as well as requests from other hospitals or patients. Is there any charges and how much are the charges? Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Nirmala Srishan __ I am seeking a Pathology Manager for a hospital system located in a great city in the Pacific NW. The manager would oversee three supervisors who manage Histo, Cyto and Pathology Transcription. There are about 60 Full Time employees working under these Supervisors. The position of Pathology Manager is one primarily focused on delivering pathology related service commitments to six hospitals and numerous outreach customers by coordinating the technical and support sections of cytopathology processing and screening, histology, surgical pathology grossing and transcription with the professional physician staff (pathologists). For more details contact me at 574.633.1231. Jeri Vitello OPS Search Group 574.633.1231 www.opssearchgroup.com j...@opssearchgroup.com where OPPORTUNITY and PEOPLE meet SUCCESSFULLY ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Sixth Nationally by Modern Healthcare , 2008 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ - 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power - 2006 2007 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades - 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades - 2008 2009 Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] XXXL Latex Gloves
Hi, Does anyone know a company who makes XXXL latex gloves? We do have a morgue attendant who claims the XXL gloves that we purchased(after a very long search) is too tight. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Hospital Teaneck, NJ __ What are the special stain chemicals that need to be shipped out as Hazardous Waste and not go down the drain into the sewer system. We know silver,chromic,gold,formalin and alcohols. What about 30 ml of Carbol Fuschsin solution or working iron stain? Any clarification on this will be helpful. Meredith Fuller-Fedorczyk Senior Histologist Southern Maine Medical Center 207.283.7184 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Sixth Nationally by Modern Healthcare , 2008 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ - 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power - 2006 2007 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades - 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades - 2008 2009 Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health and Human Services Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] technical charge
Hello, Does anyone know what is a reasonable charge (technical only ) for an unstained cut as well as per slide for cutting staining and mounting? Thanks Nirmala Srishan __ Can you do heat retrieval on frozens? Kimberly C. Tuttle HT (ASCP) Pathology Biorepository and Research Core University of Maryland Room NBW58, UMMC 22 S. Greene St Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 328-5524 (410) 328-5508 fax Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This e-mail and any accompanying attachments may be privileged, confidential, contain protected health information about an identified patient or be otherwise protected from disclosure. State and federal law protect the confidentiality of this information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient; you are prohibited from using, disclosing, reproducing or distributing this information; you should immediately notify the sender by telephone or e-mail and delete this e-mail. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Ranked Sixth Nationally by Modern Healthcare , 2008 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ - 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power - 2006 2007 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades - 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades - 2008 Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Society of Chest Pain Centers Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission Warning: The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] XXXL GLOVES
Hi All, We have a morgue attendent who does not fit into the XXL gloves. Does anyone know a vendor who can provide XXXL GLOVES latex (powder free) prefered, but will take any other brand too. I do really appreciate the help! Thanks Nirmala Srishan Holy Name Hospital Teaneck NJ 07666 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] revalidation form for renewal of QIHC
Hello All Does anyone know what website to use to print out the QIHC revalidation form inorder to renew the certification? Thanks Nirmala Srishan __ You can view the MSDS for CBG Biotech's Formula 83 xylene substitute at www.cbgbiotech.com/msds/MSDS-Formula83071007.pdf It's described as a naphthenic hydrocarbon blend. I'd note the low flash point (7 C, 45 F), considerably lower than xylene's. Other aliphatic or naphthenic (cycloalkane) mixtures offered as clearing agents have considerably higher flash points. Remember that if you want to recover it by distillation, you must make sure that your still has a distillation routine for it, and you cannot change clearing agents without changing the distillation routine, nor can you mix the solvents and recover them by distillation. If your lab manager shares cost information with you (in my experience most do not) then cost will certainly be a consideration, if it's indeed cheaper than xylene. According to the MSDS, disposal is done like any other aliphatic or naphthenic clearing agent. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades 2006 2007 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission Chest Pain Center Accreditation , Society of Chest Pain Centers 2006, 2007 2008 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] regarding h.pylori billing
__ Hi all, If anyone out there is doing h.pylori by immunohistochemistry, how are you billing this test ?. Are you getting reimbursed as 88342. Thank you in advance Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Hospital Teaneck NJ 07666 201 541 6328 Holy Name Hospital is the recipient of: 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 Distinguished Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence, HealthGrades 2008 Excellence Awards for Stroke, Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Care, HealthGrades 2006 2007 Awards for Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Service Excellence, J.D. Power Primary Stroke Center Designation, The Joint Commission Chest Pain Center Accreditation , Society of Chest Pain Centers 2006, 2007 2008 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, NJBIZ The information contained in this message is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the use of the addressee above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking of any action in reliance on the content of this message is strictly prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
