RE: [Histonet] Block Verification
Glen, We had the same situation about a year ago. We sent the block and a bucal smear out for DNA analysis. Now we have the Vantage system to assure positive patient id. Check into it. It saves time and worry and assures patient safety. Jan -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dawson, Glen Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 1:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Block Verification All, Our histology lab would like to verify that 2 paraffin blocks are from the same person to calm a pathologist's fears. Does anyone know of a good test for this purpose...PCR of some sort perhaps?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you In Advance, Glen Dawson BS, HT QIHC (ASCP) IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and Immanuel Health Systems, Alegent Health is faithful to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, providing high quality care for the body, mind and spirit of every person. The information contained in this communication, including attachments, is confidential and private and intended only for the use of the addressees. Unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this communication in error, please inform us of the erroneous delivery by return e-mail message from your computer. Additionally, although all attachments have been scanned at the source for viruses, the recipient should check any attachments for the presence of viruses before opening. Alegent Health accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Block Verification
Our Molecular Pathology Laboratory offers a multiplex PCR assay for identity markers for these situations. They receive specimens from all over the country for this testing (usually specimen mix-ups). It's not cheap and they only bill the referring facility. Richard Richard W. Cartun, Ph.D. Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 (860) 545-0174 Fax Dawson, Glen gdaw...@dynacaremilwaukee.com 8/24/2009 2:05 PM All, Our histology lab would like to verify that 2 paraffin blocks are from the same person to calm a pathologist's fears. Does anyone know of a good test for this purpose...PCR of some sort perhaps?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you In Advance, Glen Dawson BS, HT QIHC (ASCP) IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI ___ 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] Block Verification
You would send out for DNA fingerprinting. We have used the Cleveland Clinic for this. Christie From: janice.maho...@alegent.org To: gdaw...@dynacaremilwaukee.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:41:40 -0500 Subject: RE: [Histonet] Block Verification CC: Glen, We had the same situation about a year ago. We sent the block and a bucal smear out for DNA analysis. Now we have the Vantage system to assure positive patient id. Check into it. It saves time and worry and assures patient safety. Jan -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dawson, Glen Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 1:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Block Verification All, Our histology lab would like to verify that 2 paraffin blocks are from the same person to calm a pathologist's fears. Does anyone know of a good test for this purpose...PCR of some sort perhaps?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you In Advance, Glen Dawson BS, HT QIHC (ASCP) IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and Immanuel Health Systems, Alegent Health is faithful to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, providing high quality care for the body, mind and spirit of every person. The information contained in this communication, including attachments, is confidential and private and intended only for the use of the addressees. Unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this communication in error, please inform us of the erroneous delivery by return e-mail message from your computer. Additionally, although all attachments have been scanned at the source for viruses, the recipient should check any attachments for the presence of viruses before opening. Alegent Health accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
