Re: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
We print out a procedure list that has the number of pieces on it and it next to the embedding center for reference while performing that task. The only we write on the cassette is the accession number. Thanks, Cristi Sent from my iPhone On Feb 8, 2013, at 4:45 AM, SimmsColon, Janine janine.simmsco...@jmmc.com wrote: Good morning all, I hope all here in the East are prepared for the storm, (considering I am in New England and it is February it is not all that surprising to me yet I am always amazed at the commotion that occurs with every impending snow, but I digress). I know many out there may have cassette labelers so this may not be an issue but for those who still label by hand I am curious as to how you label. At my previous lab besides the case number (S13-accession number), we also indicated how to embed the pieces (= for on edge), and the number of pieces in the cassette. I am just curious as to how common this practice is or if there is any other way you annotate the number of pieces expected in a cassette. Thank you in advance for any feedback you provide as I have received many helpful responses to my previous posts. Janine Simms Colon, BHA, CPhT, HT(ASCP) Histology/Pathology Johnson Memorial Hospital 201 Chestnut Hill Road Stafford Springs, CT 06076 Office: 860-684-8230 ext. 5197 janine.simmsco...@jmmc.com 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 message and deleting it from your computer. ___ 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] Cassette labeling problem
It may be your cassette and not your marker. That was the problem we encountered awhile ago. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim Wheelock Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 11:17 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling problem Hi All: Lately I have been having problems with the ink fading-and/or simply coming off in pieces-from our processing cassettes. I use Securline Marker 2/Superfrost pens. The writing seems to hold fine even if the cassettes sit in formalin for several weeks. So I am assuming that the problem comes either in the processing or embedding stage. I think the ink was still fine when I removed the cassette basket from the processor's retort, but I can't remember for sure. Then, I let the cassettes sit in Surgipath Embedding Media for two hours before embedding the tissue, since my Shandon XP processor has only 2 wax reservoirs. I have noticed lately that pieces of ink are coming off of the cassettes into the embedding media, making some-but not all-of the cassettes impossible to read.. I have turned down the temperature of the cassette holding tank, in case the temperature of the embedding media is pulling the ink off. Has anyone experienced this before, and if so, how did you overcome it? Are the Securline Marker 2/Superfrost pens appropriate for cassettes? Thank you for any advice you can provide, Tim Wheelock Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center McLean Hospital Belmont, MA. 617-855-3592 ___ 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] Cassette labeling problem
@Linda...How did you figure out it was your cassettes? Sometimes I have a problem with my cassette marker coming off my cassettes too no matter what brand of cassette marker I use. Please let me know your secret :) What are the best brand of cassettes to use? Nancy Heath, HT (ASCP) Neuropathology Technician Pathology Tech Specialist Dept. of Pathology., Div. of Neuropathology Rhode Island Hospital APC Blding, Flr 12, Rm 211 593 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02903 lab: 401-444-3246 fax: 401-444-8514 nhe...@lifespan.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Blazek, Linda Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 11:20 AM To: 'Tim Wheelock'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling problem It may be your cassette and not your marker. That was the problem we encountered awhile ago. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim Wheelock Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 11:17 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling problem Hi All: Lately I have been having problems with the ink fading-and/or simply coming off in pieces-from our processing cassettes. I use Securline Marker 2/Superfrost pens. The writing seems to hold fine even if the cassettes sit in formalin for several weeks. So I am assuming that the problem comes either in the processing or embedding stage. I think the ink was still fine when I removed the cassette basket from the processor's retort, but I can't remember for sure. Then, I let the cassettes sit in Surgipath Embedding Media for two hours before embedding the tissue, since my Shandon XP processor has only 2 wax reservoirs. I have noticed lately that pieces of ink are coming off of the cassettes into the embedding media, making some-but not all-of the cassettes impossible to read.. I have turned down the temperature of the cassette holding tank, in case the temperature of the embedding media is pulling the ink off. Has anyone experienced this before, and if so, how did you overcome it? Are the Securline Marker 2/Superfrost pens appropriate for cassettes? Thank you for any advice you can provide, Tim Wheelock Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center McLean Hospital Belmont, MA. 617-855-3592 ___ 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] Cassette labeling
A -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 4:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
B WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sebree Linda A Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:02 PM To: Lee Mayhew; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling B 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 Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ 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] Cassette labeling
B. Debbie M. Boyd, HT(ASCP) l Chief Histologist l Southside Regional Medical Center I 200 Medical Park Boulevard l Petersburg, Va. 23805 l T: 804-765-5050 l F: 804-765-5582 l dkb...@chs.net Lee Mayhew lmayh...@cogeco.ca Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 02/08/2011 04:57 PM To Histonet Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu cc Subject [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
A For filing reasons. When we file in the boxes on top of microtome they are right side up and for final filing in the plastic drawers writing is right side up. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
B Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:15 AM To: 'Lee Mayhew'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling A For filing reasons. When we file in the boxes on top of microtome they are right side up and for final filing in the plastic drawers writing is right side up. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. 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
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
I think they must stand on their head backwardsj:) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor Tobias Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 12:27 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Cassette labeling For those of you that answered with B, how are you filing the blocks? Just curious. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. On 2/9/2011 9:24 AM, Bernice Frederick wrote: B Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:15 AM To: 'Lee Mayhew'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling A For filing reasons. When we file in the boxes on top of microtome they are right side up and for final filing in the plastic drawers writing is right side up. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
Using the B method ends up with the case # right side up in the block fileunless I completely misunderstood the orientations of A and B; entirely possible! 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 Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:49 AM To: Victor Tobias; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling I think they must stand on their head backwardsj:) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor Tobias Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 12:27 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Cassette labeling For those of you that answered with B, how are you filing the blocks? Just curious. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. On 2/9/2011 9:24 AM, Bernice Frederick wrote: B Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:15 AM To: 'Lee Mayhew'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling A For filing reasons. When we file in the boxes on top of microtome they are right side up and for final filing in the plastic drawers writing is right side up. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
We've used both systems here. Both can produce right side up filing, depending on which way the wax faces (i.e. towards you, or away from you). Because we hand label the cassettes here, I prefer to use A, because the label bevel is at the top and easier to hold that way. Jenee S. Odani, D.V.M., Dipl. ACVP Veterinary Medical Officer Hawaii State Veterinary Laboratory/DAI 99-941 Halawa Valley Street, Aiea, HI, 96701 Phone: (808) 483-7131/Fax: (808) 483-7110 Sebree Linda A lseb...@uwhealth.org Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 02/09/2011 08:03 AM To Weems, Joyce jwe...@sjha.org, Victor Tobias vic...@pathology.washington.edu, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu cc Subject RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Using the B method ends up with the case # right side up in the block fileunless I completely misunderstood the orientations of A and B; entirely possible! 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 Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:49 AM To: Victor Tobias; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling I think they must stand on their head backwardsj:) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor Tobias Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 12:27 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Cassette labeling For those of you that answered with B, how are you filing the blocks? Just curious. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. On 2/9/2011 9:24 AM, Bernice Frederick wrote: B Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:15 AM To: 'Lee Mayhew'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling A For filing reasons. When we file in the boxes on top of microtome they are right side up and for final filing in the plastic drawers writing is right side up. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
In Tissue Tek block cabinets, front (smallest number) to back (larger numbers) with numbers facing right side up as you pull out the drawer. Does that make sense? WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor Tobias Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 12:27 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Cassette labeling For those of you that answered with B, how are you filing the blocks? Just curious. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. On 2/9/2011 9:24 AM, Bernice Frederick wrote: B Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:15 AM To: 'Lee Mayhew'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling A For filing reasons. When we file in the boxes on top of microtome they are right side up and for final filing in the plastic drawers writing is right side up. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet
RE: [Histonet] Cassette labeling
B 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 Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ 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
