I had a pathologist who said we were all laboratory scientists, now if the
pay reflected that
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:58 AM
Amen to that !
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mayer,Toysha N
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We have the Leica stainer and coverslipper and we like it. The only drawback
to our stainer is it only has 1 oven. But the stainer and the coverslipper
have been reliable and are easy to operate.We have the Leica Bond for
immunos and we love it! It's user friendly, very reliable and we
I used the Sakura and the Dako, but it seems that the Leica Bond Max is getting
popularity. Why don't you go to a lab where they are in use and take a look?
René J.
From: Huggins, Haley - MRMC haley.hugg...@dignityhealth.org
To:
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this is not even worth an actual jpg.
sigh.
By bitching and bitching and bitching, they could exhaust the drama of
their own horror stories. Grow bored. Only then could they accept a new
story for their lives. Move forward.
-Chuck Palahniuk, Haunted
On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 7:51
Is there a minimum number of cells that should be present when testing for ER,
PR and Her2? I have looked on the CAP website but cannot see anything about
this. We are constantly getting these small biopsies or FNAs for testing and I
sometimes wonder what the lowest threshold is for
Ha, surely you kid!
I didn't go into science for the money, but only because I love it. Even
though I get paid horribly (seriously, I qualify for Medicaid when the
government includes my husband's income!), I love being in a lab.
This is with a BS in Microbiology.
I try not to think about the
Does anyone know a CAP regulation for validation of ThinPrep?
Lisa White HT(ASCP)
Supervisory HT
James H. Quillen VAMC
Corner of Veterans Way and Lamont
VAMC Warehouse BLDG. 205
PO Box 4000
PLMS 113
Mountain Home, TN 37684
423-979-3567
423-979-3401 fax
Since somebody mentioned the Samurai Pathologist (who is now 74 years old
and in his 50th year in pathology) -
I agree with most of what's been said here and I won't repeat it.
From the pathologist's viewpoint - remember that most pathologists are now
on salary (or soon will be) and don't have a
This also brings up the made in China situation where it can be crap or
perfectly good, depending on raw materials but more important, how closely and
by who are the production lines being monitored for QA and QC.They can make
stuff as good as anybody, maybe?
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:22:06
Thank you Bob! I remember when pathology residents had to spend some time in
histology learning at least enough to know we were a team not enemies.
Residents now barely get to see the Histology Lab so expecting them to see us
as anything other than labor is a part of the issue. Their world
There is no minimum as far as I'm concerned. I have tested as few as 5
malignant cells; however, I always put a statement in the report indicating
limited tumor present for evaluation. It is then up to the clinician to
determine whether to start (or continue) therapy or to get another sample
This is one of the best posts I have read on this subject, along with Tim
Morken's positive one from yesterday. Feedback ! Collaboration ! Learning!
That is what we need to bring all us up. It comes down to you and what you want
to get out of it, but glad to hear the Pathologists view.
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How true, though these days we can delete, which is pretty much what the
Eagles did to more than a few hotel rooms, or so they say?
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:22:33 -0600
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Just like the
would someone please share how they document the positive tissue controls, we
check them all before going out of the lab and marked we have checked. what
else are people doing? thanks so much for your input
Anita Dudley
Providence Hospital
Mobile Alabama
I agree! You are wise.
Hazel Horn
Supervisor of Histology/Autopsy/Transcription
Anatomic Pathology
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way | Slot 820| Little Rock, AR 72202
501.364.4240 direct | 501.364.1241 fax
hor...@archildrens.org
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Hi Haley, we've been using this H E stainer and tape coverslipper for about 5
years with pretty good results even though we do not have the piece to link the
two together. The very few problems we have had are related to lack of daily
maintenance which is minimal. We are in the process of
See if they can switch out something else for whatever you are unsure of. Add
a cryostat, or cassette writer instead of the coverslipper if that is not what
you want.
They may go for that.
Sincerely,
Toysha N. Mayer, MBA, HT(ASCP)
tnma...@mdanderson.org
Instructor/Education Coordinator
Pathologists need to be very ready to note that a breast cancer sample size
is small, and that the markers need to be repeated on the lumpectomy or
mastectomy specimen.
This is easier said than done. Popping a Dolly-size breast into too-small
container and dribbling a little formalin on it is not
Yes, agree. It is my personal favorite
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
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To: haley.hugg...@dignityhealth.org
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 20:03:22 +0200
Subject: [Histonet] Equipment selection
CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Hi
Maybe you know but sakura
From:Huggins, Haley - MRMC haley.hugg...@dignityhealth.org
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 4:46 PM
Subject: [Histonet] Equipment selection
Hi all,
I am trying to decide on what equipment to purchase. I have picked the
I actually know all the equipment. Well, I know 3 of the pieces really well,
the Leica Bond Max is new to me. I did go to another lab to see it as well as
the Leica stainer/coverslipper. I was impressed with the Bond Max, not as much
with the coverslipper part of the stainer/coverslipper. The
Thanks everyone
From: Rene J Buesa [mailto:rjbu...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 10:56 AM
To: Martha Ward-Pathology; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Minimum sample size for breast markers
No, there are no written instructions on the subject. You just
Your pathologist need to note in the report that both the positive and negative
control worked appropriately.
Donna Willis, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Manager
Baylor University Medical Center-Dallas
ph. 214-820-2465 office
ph. 214-725-6184 mobile
donna.wil...@baylorhealth.edu
Actually the coverslipper from Leica is very good and can be linked to the
stainer. It is also a glass coverslipper not tape. It is always about money
and that may be the thing that decides no matter what any of prefers.
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No, there are no written instructions on the subject. You just have to state
how many cells you found and the clinician is supposed to act accordingly.
René J.
From: Martha Ward-Pathology mw...@wakehealth.edu
To: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com;
Thanks, that is a good point.
From: Rene J Buesa [mailto:rjbu...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:08 AM
To: Huggins, Haley - MRMC; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Equipment selection
If buying the Bond means that you are forced to swallow the Leica
Hey Martha,
You have to forgive Rene J. she speaks sometimes and has nothing good to say
but keeps speaking. There is never a bad question, if you don't have a good
answer then keep it to yourself as I usually do.
Adequate forum. really? I guess no one on Histonet is allowed to share
As far as stainer and coverslipper, I think it comes down to personal
preference. I've used both, and I think both are very good.
When it comes to Immunostainer, I'm familiar with Ventana, Dako, Thermo
Scientific Autostainer (Labvision) and Bond Max. I do not like the Dako/Thermo
platform at
Sorry I think that went out with me messing up spell check. Hit the button too
fast. Anyway I am sure the point is there Dako - new - unit - better ability
for IHC, ISH, CISH etc.
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Ok Experts - Please advise me on a stain for Fat which I can do on paraffin
sections?
Could you expand on your own experience with such an animal.
Thanks to All
Stella
Houston, Tx
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Note: Dako has a new Autostainer for IHC, IS, CASH etc. so it may wise to talk
to them about that before making a decision.
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Madeleine Huey
Sent: Thursday,
Thanks to everyone that responded to my question. It has encouraged a nice
discussion and I have learned from it.
Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC
Manager
Molecular Diagnostics Lab
Medical Center Boulevard \ Winston-Salem, NC 27157
p 336.716.2109 \ f 336.716.5890
mw...@wakehealth.edu
Sudan Black
René J.
From: Stella Mireles estellamire...@gmail.com
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:15 PM
Subject: [Histonet] Fat Stain on Paraffin Slide ?
Ok Experts - Please advise me
We will finally be going green by recycling formalin. I would appreciate any
advice or opinions on true recycling VS. a filtering type of system. As we all
know, experience with a system or product is the best way to gain true
knowledge!
Also, I would appreciate knowing how others are
To the Samurai Pathologist,
I, in no way was attempting to 'lump you into a derogatory statement' about
older pathologists. According to your posts, you value the knowledge and
experience of the techs you encounter. I respect and applaud that. Wish we had
more vocal ones like you.
Please
I am currently redesigning our GI lab. I wanted everyone's opinion on if you
could redesign your lab, what would you change/add/delete? Would you do
counters high or low? What flooring would you use? What brand/type of
countertop would you use? I'm trying to design it for lots of extra
Formalin is extremely dangerous, everybody know that, so my course of action
has always been to interact with formalin the least possible.
I did not recycle xylene, nor I recommend you to do that.
Of the 2 possibilities you mention the absolute worse is what you call true
recycling of
Choose the FILM coverslipper.
Sakura and DAKO over Leica anytime.
Annieinarabia
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My goodness ignorance abounds...Rene J is one of the most respected voices on
this forum.
And 'she' is actually a 'he' you dimwits.
I would take his advice above almost anyone on this forum.
You youngsters should try to emulate rather than denigrate.
Rene you rock!!!
Annieinarabia
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