There is the document from CLSI on Microwave Device Used in Histology
Laboratory, GP28-A. If your lab is CAP accredited, your organization might
already be a member of CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute)
www.clsi.org so you might already have the ability to download this.
It's
Hello,
http://www.ebsciences.com/papers/microwave.htm
I hope this helps..
On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 3:05 AM, Hart, Heather heather.h...@bms.com wrote:
Hello everyone!
I am currently taking a class titled Current Trends Applications in
Applied Science Technology which is essentially a
Hi all! Just wondered how other histology labs are handling this scenario.
We've noticed with the increase in physician options for Molecular Testing that
we are being inundated with requests from physicians for testing from various
reference labs. CAP has specific requirements for reference
Bob, I am so glad that someone else feels the same way as I do. I'm not the
only person of a certain age in this histo world. Everytime I hear the word
forceps, I think about giving birth. Both my kids were pulled out with forceps
back in the '70's. I HATE that word! In histology I use
We are a small GI lab. While we have not yet received this notice, we have
heard the rumors and found a letter via Google. We are State compliant as we
cannot solicit other practices for work. The idea we have to be CAP accredited
seems a little much. As stated by someone else, CLIA has
Histonet colleagues,
We are interested in purchasing an automatic stainer and glass
coverslipper, however as only part of a large research facility our
histology laboratory receives sporadic use. Depending on studies, our lab
may have several weeks or months of intensive use generating
I too have been through many CAP inspections in the past. Passing is not my
concern - how about expense, prep time, time away to inspect a peer.We
are a small private lab also so this a bit of a pain. There is no way that
CAP will be able to accommodate the workload that will ensue if this
There are several frame of minds here, but most closely this aligns with the
affordable care act and quality outcomes for patients. I to agree with the
statement that other agencies can provide good quality outcomes, but Anatomic
pathology is changing so rapidly. From all aspects, but if you
Yikes I just 2 sec ago said that lol
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On Apr 6, 2012, at 4:51 PM, Jesus Ellin jel...@yumaregional.org wrote:
There are several frame of minds here, but most closely this aligns with the
affordable care act and quality outcomes for patients. I to agree with the
I agree it's to short of a time frame. I wonder if it has some to do with the
affordable care act ?
http://publications.milliman.com/publications/healthreform/pdfs/rating-underwriting-under-new.pdf
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On Apr 6, 2012, at 4:40 PM, Carol Torrence ctorre...@kmcpa.com wrote:
I
This is a fascinating thread!!
So what are your thoughts on this - It would appear that, if other insurers
follow suit, this could pose a huge burden on dermatologists that do their
own tissue processing, and all the GI labs across the country that are
popping up doing their own in-house
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