[Histonet] Multi cassette bases

2013-01-08 Thread Bodden, Cheryl
I have a large surplus supply of Leica Multi Cassette Bases (catalog # 2238) in every color. I wanted to find out if anybody out there could use these. Cheryl Bodden University of South Florida Dermpath Lab ___ Histonet mailing list

Re: [Histonet] Multi cassette bases

2013-01-08 Thread Lee Peggy Wenk
How about a HT or HTL program in Florida? Programs always need help with expenses. (For others who might have supplies or equipment to donate to HT/HTL programs, go to www.naacls.org -- on left, click on search, then click on HT or HTL and the state. If you are a non-profit hospital, get a

[Histonet] RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin 01/08/2013 Happy New Year!!

2013-01-08 Thread Pam Barker
Hi Histonetters!! Happy New Year!! I make a number of New Year’s Resolutions every year and the one that I find that I keep the most consistently and get the most satisfaction from is: My yearly resolution to help even more histo techs find the right opportunity in the right place at the right

[Histonet] Pathology IS

2013-01-08 Thread Margiotta-Watz, Michele
Hi All, We will be looking to change our pathology information system very soon. We currently use PowerPath/Tamtron. Any info regarding other systems out there that you might recommend would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Michele Histology Supervisor BMHMC 631-654-7192 DISCLAIMER: This e-mail

FW: [Histonet] TMA Cutting Problems

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Jones
Paraplast X-TRA made a world of difference. We did a test TMA using our tissues which were processed with Richard Allen Type 9. The Arraymold was filled with Paraplast X-TRA. I put it in the oven at 40 C for 4 hours, chilled the TMA block and it cut beautifully. The process was much easier

[Histonet] Validating the Ventana Benchmark Special Stainer

2013-01-08 Thread Amber McKenzie
Has anyone validated the new Ventana Benchmark Special Stainer? I was wondering what the standard slides count was? I would figure less than validating the immuno instruments, but wanted to check with everyone. Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list

RE: [Histonet] Validating the Ventana Benchmark Special Stainer

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Jones
We are validating Leica stainers using TMAs. We are using 20 to 30 tissues per TMA instead of 20 to 30 slides per antibody. The cost savings is huge. I don't know if it is any different with the Ventana. Jimmy From: amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date:

[Histonet] interview

2013-01-08 Thread Gale Limron
Hello, I just found out today I will be doing 2nd interviews for 3 candidates for a part time Histology position at our hospital on Friday of this week. These candidates are not histotechs but are willing to do online training and take ASCP board exam within 24 months. I would appreciate some

Re: [Histonet] interview

2013-01-08 Thread Rene J Buesa
Your issue is a tough one because your candidates are not histotechs so I have to assume that they do not know how to cut. In my case I NEVER interviewed anybody for my lab who did not know to cut because I always kept a selection of the worse blocks I could find and 20 of them would have to be

[Histonet] RE: Pathology IS

2013-01-08 Thread Garrison, Becky
Is there an EPIC/Beaker Pathology product?? Thought they had Lab module only. Our hospital LIS is EPIC. Hear that we will be going to the Lab product in the future. Would really like some input on them. Becky Garrison Pathology Supervisor Shands Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL 32209

[Histonet] RE: interview

2013-01-08 Thread Kienitz, Kari
Hi Gale, In my career I have had the pleasure of hiring many OJT histotechs. With varying degrees of education and a whole range of personalities. The things that tend to really stand out in the candidates who excelled are the ones who could follow direction, pay close attention to detail,

Re: [Histonet] Helicobater Pylori QC block and/or slides

2013-01-08 Thread Jay Lundgren
Nice. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 10:21 PM, Hans B Snyder h...@histologistics.comwrote: We are a private histology lab that is willing to share. If you need slides or blocks let us know! thanks Sent from my iPad On Jan 4, 2013, at 8:06 PM, Hans B Snyder h...@histologistics.com wrote:

[Histonet] Control Tissue

2013-01-08 Thread Johnston, Amy
Is there any way to obtain control blocks? We are in the process of starting up a new histology lab and control slides are a lot more expensive than I thought:( . I have purchased several boxes already, I was hoping I could find the others as they should be easy to find. (I tried NSH, they no

Re: [Histonet] Histology growth/volume ??

2013-01-08 Thread Kiranjit Grewal
Dear Histonetters,   I need you help answering some of questions being asked by our bussiness leaders in regards to Histology growth independent of membership growth.   What is the national literature saying about Histology testing volumes? Or, what is the medical field expecting in terms of