Here our Histology techs and tech assistants collect all FNAs. We stopped making thyroid smears 2 years ago, preferring to collect 6 passes, 5 directly flushed into Cytolyte for CB and Thin Prep, and one pass into Affirma holding solutions for possible testing for equivocal samples. Using this method, our positive adequacy for thyroids actually increased. We seldom have actual "fluid aspirates" for other samples, preferring to take core biopsies, roll them on sterile slides - fix and stain, then place the core in Formalin or RPMI as needed. Our pathologists make the adequacy/diagnosis from the stained slides and we have more tissue material for special studies. There is no specific requirement for the staff making the smears, other than training and documentation of training and competency. I've worked where other non-lab staff made the preps, and with the same training, can be equally as competent. Hope this helps. Terri
Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) HNL Laboratories for Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 Ph: 215-938-3689 Fax: 215-938-3874 Honesty AccouNtability AgiLity CoLlaboration CoMpassion -----Original Message----- From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu <histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 1:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [EXTERNAL] Histonet Digest, Vol 228, Issue 5 Today's Topics: 1. Thyroid FNA's and other FNA procedures (Piche, Jessica) Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2022 14:32:54 +0000 From: "Piche, Jessica" <jessica.pi...@wtbyhosp.org> Subject: [Histonet] Thyroid FNA's and other FNA procedures Good Morning, Who makes the slides for fine needle aspirates at your facility? What are the qualifications to make the slides? I apologize if this message posted twice. Thank you, Jessica Jessica Piche, HT(ASCP) Waterbury Hospital Histology Laboratory Histology Team Leader 203-573-7167 _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet