[Histonet] ISH edge effect on TMA

Has anyone experience edge affect on TMA when doing ISH? Dana Settembre ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] RE: Edge affect on TMA?

Here is a hint to keep your TMA from falling apart. After construction put the block face down on a glass slide a put in a 37degree C oven for 15-30 minutes (the paraffin should not be allowed to melt). Then take the block/slide out and gently compress with even pressure. (uneven pressure will

[Histonet] Happy Holidays from Pam Barker and RELIA

Happy Holidays Histonetters!! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I need your help. I need a really unique and yummy cookie recipe for a cookie swap. What would you make? Do you have a recipe to share? If you have a minute Iwould like to tell you about the jobs that I am

[Histonet] CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures

I have just received notice that the CMS requirement for Physician Signature Deadline of Jan 1, 2011 has been postponed. http://www.cms.gov/ClinicalLabFeeSched/ CMS has decided that in the first quarter of 2011 they will be developing educational and outreach materials to help educate all

[Histonet] long term storage of tissue

Hi all, I have lungs that have been inflated with formalin/agar for a stereology study - mice had also been treated wtih BRDU. Problem is - took the mice down today and now find out that I cannot get them into paraffin for at least a week. Lungs are in formalin now - should I change them to

[Histonet] Re: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures

Yes we received the update. But there is still questions about difference from electronic ordering CPOE vs review and verify correct entry before proccessing by a clinician. Even though it states that this does not address electronic orders. We feel that this can be a problem for the future.

[Histonet] RE: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures

Thanks for sharing!! From: WILLIAM DESALVO [mailto:wdesalvo@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 10:45 To: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com; Jesus Ellin; Weems, Joyce; histonet Subject: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures I have just

[Histonet] Full Time Histo Opening in Ohio-Near Columbus

*Position:* Histotechnician, Histotechnologist, Histology Technician, MOHS Technician *Location:* OH-About 25 Miles North of Columbus, Large Practice *Schedule:* Full Time, Direct (Permanent) Hire. Employee will be scheduled between 3-4 days when the MOHS surgeon is scheduled for MOHS. On the

[Histonet] RE: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures

I completely agree that both electronic and paper requisitions will require strict processes to ensure that either the hand written or electronic signature is secure and correct. Even after CMS educates us, their process and direction will probably be vague and will require all our best

[Histonet] Fwd: Physician Signature Requirement Update

FYI Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 Office (860) 545-2204 Fax Denise Bologna 12/21/2010 5:27 PM FYI

[Histonet] Re: long term storage of tissue

Melissa, I definitely would store them in 70% ethanol rather than leaving them in fixative for that time period. They should be fine for BrdU immunostaining after paraffin processing. Good luck with your studies! Teri ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Kathleen Dittrich, where are you?

Kathleen Dittrich, formerly from Dako. Where are you? Dana Settembre ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Physician signature

According to our manager, the physician signature is for clinical testing only, not anatomic pathology. If anyone knows that this is inaccurate, would love to see the written rules!! Thanks and everyone have the most blessed Holiday!! This e-mail and any

[Histonet] Thomas Crowell is out of the office.

I will be out of the office starting 12/22/2010 and will not return until 01/03/2011. Please contact Kelly Miner at 617-871-5122 if you have any questions regarding clinical trial samples. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature

And where would one go to see this proposal? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:39 PM To: Webb, Dorothy L; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'

RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature

The Federal Register is always a good place to find interesting reading. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-15900.pdf Search for signature and you can find it...starts on page 40161. In the middle column on page 40162 charges for TC for AP are mentioned. consistent

[Histonet] High Paying Job Opportunity - Live anywhere

Hi Histonet Members, I am a healthcare recruiter, specifically focused on the laboratory/pathology space. I have openings all across the country and would be interested in speaking with anyone interested in searching for a new job. I am currently working on an amazing opportunity with

[Histonet] Fisher MicroProbe manual staining system

Does anyone have one of these systems that they would be willing to donate? One of our pathologists is going on a mission trip to Honduras and would like to take one of these down there with him. We used to have the set up but recently got rid of it. (Timing is everything!!) Martha Ward, MT

RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature

Joyce wrote: The Federal Register is always a good place to find interesting reading Gee, Joyce, all these years I've known you and I never realized you are a masochist!! But maybe the fact you are the go-to person for regulations should have been a clue!;) Tim Morken -Original

[Histonet] Frozen Specimen Handling

Hi HistoLand, I have a question regarding frozen specimen handling. I have a group that gave me hearts, brown fat and white fat and there are some issues with the morphology of the tissue and also the cutting quality. Unfortunately I was part of the whole process from tissue harvesting to

RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature

Oh dear, now you all know! You all ought to see where our tax dollars are going!! Such a convoluted mess. I don't know how the writer can understand what he/she is saying! We could save so may trees if they would just get to the point! j -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] Symphony cover slipper

Hello, Anyone else out there have issues with misaligned cover slips on the Symphony stainer? We have two stainers and there doesn't seem to be a pattern. Sometimes it's one stainer, sometimes the other, sometimes every tray, sometimes one out of ten trays. Usually the cover slip is off

[Histonet] VIP 1000 Help

We've got the old workhorse, the VIP 1000, that we still use. During a move, the guide, which shows all the commands you can do with that magnet, got lost. Is there anyone out there that has this and could send or fax me a copy? It would be much appreciated! Thanks, Drew Meyer --

[Histonet] FW: ASCP Action Alert - Physician Signature Requirement _FYI

FYI - saw alot about this today, just got this e-mail from ASCP Liz -Original Message- From: American Society for Clinical Pathology [mailto:a...@site1.ascpmail.org] Sent: Wed 12/22/2010 2:42 PM To: Liz Chlipala Subject: ASCP Action Alert - Physician Signature Requirement

RE: [Histonet] Frozen Specimen Handling

Cutting frozen fat is virtually impossible. There are a few articles I have seen online (one is called something along the lines of the fat demon or something pun-tastic like that). Because fat is so oily it usually doesn't freeze at all. If you have a lot of fat in the tissue you are trying to

[Histonet] Used embedding center and microtome

Hello Histonetters, especially those in the Denver area, we have the following available: ? A functional?embedding center, Reichert Histostat 8034, purchased in 1/2002,?used,?for $1500, with manual.? Will sell for $700, or $1100 if shipping is required (ie, if you cannot pick it up from our

[Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual

Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a procedure if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one signature on a cover page suffice that you have read and understand what is in the manual? Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University

RE: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual

Please tell me that is good enough! We do that here - for each manual. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor Tobias Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 18:17 To: Histonet Subject:

RE: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual

You will need a signature for the manual and for each procedure that is implemented or amended during your cycle year. If your manual is very stable, a yearly signature page for the entire manual may suffice, but the inspector will note the date everyone signed the manual review page and then

RE: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual

Currently Victor we use to have the techs sign off on all the policies and procedures. As Bill stated this is a big pain. We are now all electonic and have gone live with I-Passport our document control software,, this has saved tons of time and effort. Electronic is the way to go especially