[Histonet] Cryostat Feedback Needed (UNCLASSIFIED)

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Dear Histonetters, Our 11 year old cryostat is beginning to experience some unusual problems. Our Medical Maintenance says that they won't put a lot of money into fixing it because of the age of the unit. Therefore, I am asking for opinions, pros,

Re: [Histonet] Cryostat Feedback Needed (UNCLASSIFIED)

Hi Diane,   We have been happy with the Leica cryostats over the years. We have an 1800 that is about 15 years old, an 1850 that is about 5 years old with the UV light for decontamination.  Phyllis Thaxton HT(ASCP)QIHC DCH Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL

RE: [Histonet] Esophageal Brushings

I would make smears and a cell block(if enough specimen) and charge 88104 and 88305. Pap on the smear, HE on the cell block. Jan -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Pence Sent: Tuesday,

[Histonet] Ventana's Basal Cell Cocktail

To all of you Histonetter's out there I need to know for those of you that are using the new Ventana antibody, CK34BE12 + p63, Basal Cell Cocktail, are you charging these as as one charge or two? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP)

[Histonet] RE: Peripheral smear

We also transport smears from the clinical lab to our Pathologist and transport them back. The Hematology techs put the Pathologist's comments into our computer system for review by the clinicians. Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza

[Histonet] Laura Miller is Out of the Office.

I will be out of the office starting 03/25/2011 and will not return until 04/04/2011. I am on vacation until Monday, April 4th. Please contact David Archambault if you need immediate assistance. Thanks!!! __ This email has

[Histonet] Breast Processing

Breast Processing: Looking to set up a breast protocol on our Sakura VIP processor. Looking for times/duration of specific solutions and types of solutions used (ie. PEN-FIX). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Whiteplains, NY: Histology Tech, IHC Techs, Leads Manager Positions

Allied Search Partners has been retained for the following searches. We have openings in *Histology/IHC, for techs, leads, and managers. * - Please email a copy of updated resume tomeli...@alliedsearchpartners.com aly...@alliedsearchpartners.com for a full job description. - Please

RE: [Histonet] Ventana's Basal Cell Cocktail

Sharon, We're actually doing a triple stain of HMWCK + p63 + p504S but charging as a single stain. I am advocating charging for at least 2 of the 3 stains (done in 2 separate runs) since one can easily differentiate between 2 different chromogen colors. The jury's still out. Linda A. Sebree

[Histonet] Re: Peripheral smear

Gary Martin (where?) asks: Our pathologist[s] review peripheral smears for the clinical lab, and I'm wondering how other facilities handle the reporting. We presently receive the smear from a tech, the pathologist provides a comment and returns it to the lab. I take these VERY seriously. First,

[Histonet] Re: Peripheral smear

To add to my earlier diatribe: I do not want a slide dripping with immersion oil to mess up my microscope. I expect you to mount the smear in resin. Many histotechnologists are uncomfortable doing this, so I often coverslip the slide myself. I'll use immersion oil on the coverslipped slide if I

[Histonet] Rita Humphrey

Hello Histoland! Does anyone know how to get in touch with Rita Humphrey, previously with Childrens Hospital, Birmingham, AL? I lost touch with her after she left Childrens and would like to re-connect. Thanks in advance, Akemi Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab

[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 88, Issue 39

Thank to everyone who responded to my request for information concerning peripheral smear review. It seems that most respondents are doing this the way we presently do. I have to say that I agree totally with Dr. Richmond's method. I will be presenting the idea that these slides are consults

Re: [Histonet] Peripheral smear

We accession the peripheral smear into our Clinical Microscopy module of the computer program. We stain the slide, coverslip it and give it to the pathologist with a hematology CBC print out. The pathologist interprets the slide and dictates the report. The transcriptionist types the report

[Histonet] Florida Law Question - again

Hi Histonetters! I posted this the other day, but I guess it nested itself in the April Fools email. So, I thought I would post it again under its own heading! Can anyone tell me (maybe even provide a reg) as to whether or not a lab aide can run the Histos 5 microwave tissue processor? It's

Re: [Histonet] Florida Law Question - again

Hi Michelle, This issue has been discussed at the clinical board meeting and it has been said that moving a carousel from one beaker to another is considered part of the specimen processing steps, making it part of a licensed task. The histology scope of practice includes as a licensed task

[Histonet] to microwave or not to microwave

Dr. Sendelbach, We had a microwave processor in the past, and switched back to a routine shortened biopsy run for several reasons. It is possible that the technology since then has improved to where you would not experience issues. However, microwave processing usually carries additional

[Histonet] Re: Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin

Hi Histonetters, I have a quick question regarding Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin and Gill's 3 Hematoxylin. One of the guys here thinks that we can interchange these 2 stains. I am attempting to perform a Masson Trichrome stain and it calls for Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin. This person in my lab

RE: [Histonet] Re: Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin

Iron hematoxylin is more resistant to decolorization than aluminum hematoxylin. Since there are so many acid steps that follow the hematoxylin, it is wise to use the Weigert's so you do not have to worry about decolorizing the other tissue elements too far. However, if you optimize your stain to

RE: [Histonet] Ventana's Basal Cell Cocktail

Sharon, I do a CK34BE12 P63 cocktail for basal cells charge for only one stain. That being said, you can absolutely charge for 2 as P63 in nuclear the CK34BE12 is cytoplasmic, so the pathologist can discern one from the other. I am considering setting it up as a double charge in the

Re: [Histonet] Re: Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin

Hi Kimberly, Imho because of the color, Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin is dark brown. Gill's 3 is blue. anilin blue is also blue. imho it would be better stain with Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin. On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 10:55 PM, Blundon, Kimberly kimberly.blun...@drdc-rddc.gc.ca wrote: Hi

[Histonet] in regards to review of peripheral smears

In our lab, the hematology dept has a form that they present to the pathologist with a manual differential( if only an automated one was done originally) and CBC with abnormal results , and a list of check boxes indicating whether they agree with technologist interp or if a written consult is

[Histonet] looking for a good anti-mouse CD3 for formalin fixed sections

Hi, Could anyone suggest a good anti-mouse CD3? I am looking at staining aortic root frozen sections fixed with formalin. Thanks! Delphine Delphine Eberlé PhD UCSF Department of Vascular Surgery VA Medical Center - NCIRE Building 2 - room 410 4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121,

RE: [Histonet] Cryostat Feedback Needed (UNCLASSIFIED)

Hi Diane, We just purchased a cryostat from Sakura, we love it. Great features. Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:38:41 -0700 From: dch...@yahoo.com To: diane.glad...@us.army.mil; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Cryostat Feedback Needed (UNCLASSIFIED) CC: Hi Diane,