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Hi Tim, I've been running an Artisan for 10 years both for tinctorial (or "old man" stains as one sassy younger pathologist I know calls them) and IHC stains. This thing is the best.  Never counted the minutes, but I sure am glad I had one today for all my trichromes, AFB and GMS, as well as 9

[Histonet] Texas Society For Histotechnology Meeting April 22-25, 2010 - Houston Texas

Dear Histotnetters: It is not to late to register for the TSH meeting in April. Choose from 16 workshops and symposiums. Go to txsh.org for the complete program. It is not to late to sign up for the TSH golf outing on Thursday April 22, 2010 at 1:00 in Houston, TX. The golf outing is ope

[Histonet] Processing Question

Dear Histonet Colleagues, I am trying to develop a processing protocol for our Leica TP1020, but the first run has not been very successful. The specimen is canine femur (section lengths of 1" to 1-1/2 "). Following is a list of the processing reagents and times for my first attempt:

[Histonet] HT exam

Hello to all, I am in the process of trying to study for the HT exam. I was wondering if anyone has any study aids they would be willing to share? I would greatly appreciate it. Right now I have F. Carson's book that I am reviewing. There is so much information to study, I'm not sure how to a

RE: [Histonet] Block patient IDs

In the latest CAP inspection list that we were handed, block and slides are said to have two perminant identifiers. There are alot of new items in this checklist that raise questions. This raises the question if there are alot of labs out of compliance? There are also new questions that perta

[Histonet] Rack for round cover slips

Does anyone have a vendor that has racks that will hold up to 30 to 50 25-mm round coverslips? Vendors welcome. Ruth Yaskovich National Institutes of Health National Institute of Dental and Crainiofacial Research Neurobiology and Pain Therapeutics ___ Hi

[Histonet] P/T Job Opening in Santa Rosa, CA

New lab in Santa Rosa looking for a P/T licensed histotech. Submit questions, resume, and references to Timothy Garcia-Jay at tja...@yahoo.com. Thank you.   Tim ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.e

[Histonet] Artisan and time savings

Hi all, For any lab using the Dako Artisan for special stains, have you documented time savings using the Artisan over manual methods? Any info you have will be helpful Tim Morken Supervisor, Histology / IPOX UCSF Medical Center San Francisco, CA ___

RE: [Histonet] Block patient IDs

It refers to the original container the specimen came to you in. The block is considered a secondary container, therefore, two identifiers are not required. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Beh

Re: [Histonet] alcian blue van gieson stain

Alcian Blue first - Original Message From: "Perry, Margaret" To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Sent: Fri, March 12, 2010 9:30:40 AM Subject: [Histonet] alcian blue van gieson stain We want to try the double stain alcian blue Van gieson.  Do you stain for the alcian blue first

[Histonet] Pediatric Pathology Labs

Would be obliged if the managers/supervisors of any pathology lab in a Children's facility please contact me off-line? Thanks Ronnie Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC Anatomic Pathology Manager ChildLab, a Division of Nationwide Children's Hospital www.childlab.com 700 Children's Drive

RE: [Histonet] Block patient IDs

I believe you are correct Bonnie. My understanding is that the 2 patient identifier regulation came originally from JCAHO and only refers to the specimen identification as it comes to the lab, and during accessioning, but not during subsequent processing, staining etc. Mind you, I'm willing to put

RE: [Histonet] Block patient IDs

Hi Everyone, Maybe there is something new, but we had our inspection last week, and the customized checklist used for our inspection does not require 2 identifiers. It states: NOTE: An unambiguous system of specimen identification coupled with a legible, sequential cassette and slide labeling sys

Re: [Histonet] recyclers

Looks like I'll be contacting IMEB...Thanks everyone for all your help...   ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Tucson Medical Center Tucson,  AZ ~Don't let your life end before it begins~ OU Rocks From: "Howery, Jeffrey" To: Kim Tou

RE: [Histonet] Block patient IDs

I think you will find that CAP is asking if 2 patient identifiers are used throughout the entire process. We engrave the blocks, slides and a computer generated block count log that uses 2 patient identifiers. Terri H. Brown,, HT (ASCP) Pathology Laboratory Manager Northside Hospital Atlanta

RE: [Histonet] Block patient IDs

It is my understand that the two patient identifier applies to the completed slide not the block. You can verify this by looking at the CAP Checklist for anatomical pathology -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern

[Histonet] Block patient IDs

A question for all you CAP fundis: how many patient Identifiers are needed on each paraffin block We currently just write the unique, LIS generated number on the block face, but have recently been advised that CAP and JCIA require not one, but TWO patient IDS on the block Comments please -- Ann

[Histonet] alcian blue van gieson stain

We want to try the double stain alcian blue Van gieson. Do you stain for the alcian blue first and then the Van gieson? We do both stains but I am unsure of how to put them together. Margaret Perry South Dakota State University ___ Histonet mailing l

RE: [Histonet] Red Chromogen for MITF antibody

We use Diagnostic Biosystems Perma Red with the Dako system. www.dbiosys.com Works very well Loralee McMahon, HTL (ASCP) Immunohistochemistry Supervisor Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Surgical Pathology (585) 275-7210 From: histonet-boun...@lists.

Re: [Histonet] Histo Stories

Sorry to be so late to the party, hope I'm not too late to share my story: I still vividly remember being shown a "career documentary" film about histotechnology, in junior high school, back in the 60's, by my biology teacher, Lynda McCurdy Ballingall--the lovely lady who influenced my li